Direct Energy HD Amplifier
ICEpower and Pioneer have collaborated to develop a unique power module — the Direct Energy HD Amplifier. Pioneer's technologies have been combined with the ICEpower amplifier which features multiple feedbacks to overcome the drawbacks typical of class D amplifiers. The SC-LX90 is capable of delivering overwhelming power free of distortion. The unit is compatible with the latest high definition audio formats, and also certified for THX Ultra2 Plus.
An innovative power amp module has been developed to get the best out of the Direct Energy HD Amplifier. The Power supply, power device, and speaker terminals are all located within the same unit in an optimum layout, creating a compact module one-tenth the size of previous models despite the overwhelming 1400 W output. Every inch of the module is made of high grade parts to achieve the finest sound.
The Power Amp Assign Selector circuit permits various speaker layouts with the 10-channel power amplifier. This gives you far more options for your home theatre, such as a 9.2-ch surround array, 5.2-ch all bi-amp, 7.2-ch front bi-amp, 7.2-ch + Multi-Zone, or 7.2-ch speaker B.
The compact ICEpower module has permitted an innovative vertical-layer construction. The SC-LX90 features high-quality performance of two separate amplifiers packed in one unit, with the power amplifier and the preamplifier completely isolated by a metal plate inside the chassis. In addition, TAOC high carbon cast insulators are used to eliminate acoustic vibrations for enhanced sound quality.
Insulated Dual Chassis
The main chassis and the amplifier chassis are partially insulated, giving the best grounded design for each block whilst achieving high performance and a sound quality equivalent to that of two separate components.
Advanced 3-D Space Frame
The Advanced 3-D Space Frame Construction consists of rigid 1.6 mm thick steel plates. The power supply, amp, analogue/digital circuit, and video elements are separated and insulated from one another by frames, reducing interference. The improved operating characteristics allow accurate reproduction of even the most delicate signals.
The power supply for each circuit block has been isolated and optimized — high capacity DC/DC capacitors for the digital circuit, a series pass regulator with less noise for the analogue block, and an SMPA (Switching Mode Power Supply) for the power amp. The design effectively cuts out interference from the ground and the power supply, resulting in superior performance and sound reproduction.
