Sony RSXGS9 Car Stereo Receiver Specification Sheet
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Sony RSXGS9: High-Resolution Audio Media Receiver with Limitless Possibilities.
Experience unparalleled sound quality with native DSD playback and support for a wide range of codecs. The ESS DAC chip delivers exceptional clarity and detail, bringing your music to life. DSEE HX upscaling restores the richness of compressed files, ensuring every note is heard as intended.
Connect your smartphone or media device via Bluetooth or NFC for seamless wireless audio streaming. Enjoy hands-free calls and control your music with the SongPal app.
Multiple USB ports allow for simultaneous charging and playback, while the 5-volt RCA and optical outputs provide flexible connectivity options for amplifiers or processors.
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RSX-GS9
High-Resolution Audio Media Receiver with Bluetooth
Take your in-car audio to outstanding new heights with the RSX-GS9 media receiver. By uniting premium components with our greatest audio technologies you can be sure you’ll always enjoy high-quality audio when on the road.
• High-Resolution Audio compatible with wide codec support
• ESS DAC chip provides optimum quality from all your digital music files
• DSEE HX™ upscaling restores quality to compressed files
• SongPal™ app system control 1
• Direct USB DAC connection for direct streaming playback with the ESS DAC
• USB playback and smartphone charging
• Integrated Bluetooth ® technology
• One-touch listening with NFC
• 5-volt RCA and optical outputs for amplifier or processor connection
• 14 mm aluminum front panel with white OLED display
• Super rigid dual layer chassis for anti-resonance and lownoise design
High-Resolution Audio compatible with wide codec support
Enjoy pure detail in everything you listen to. The RSX-GS9 is the world’s first in-car media receiver with native DSD playback 2 , a codec designed specifically for High-Resolution Audio. You can also enjoy your music from a variety of popular codecs: PCM, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, WMA, AIFF, AAC & MP3.
ESS DAC chip provides optimum quality from all your digital music files
Experience the same caliber of sound usually reserved for high-end home audio products, thanks to the ESS DAC chip— an industry-leading converter that provides optimum quality from all your digital music files. By implementing patented
32-bit Hyperstream™ architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator, the ES9018S (as known as SABRE32 DAC) delivers an unprecedented dynamic range of up to 135dB and THD+N of -120dB, the industry’s highest performance level that will satisfy the most demanding audio enthusiasts.
DSEE HX™ upscaling restores quality to compressed files
DSEE HX™ technology injects more life into your music, upscaling compressed files to near High-Resolution Audio quality.
Restoring the subtleties of the original recording gets you closer to the sound of a live performance.
SongPal™ app system control 1
Available for both Android™ and compatible iOS devices. The SongPal™ app lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a convenient system remote. Easily adjust system sound and display settings. You can find your desired music in connected
USB devices by browsing through the folder (album) list displayed on your smartphone display.
Direct USB DAC connection for direct streaming playback with the ESS DAC
To get the best quality audio from your receiver, simply hook up your high-resolution capable smartphone or media device to the front USB micro port for direct streaming playback with the ESS D/A converter.
USB playback and smartphone charging
Connect control & charge your Walkman®, iPod®, iPhone®, Android™, Blackberry®, or other compatible USB device while accessing your digital music files via the front or rear USB input or connect your High-Resolution Audio capable smartphone or player to the front-facing micro USB port. The USB ports provide up to 2.1 amp maximum output for charging your portable devices.
Integrated Bluetooth® technology
Easily take calls and listen to your favorite tunes with integrated Bluetooth® technology.
One-touch listening with NFC
Enjoy simplified Bluetooth® connectivity with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. Simply align compatible devices and NFC logos to activate or deactivate pairing.
5-volt RCA and optical outputs for amplifier or processor connection
Use the 3 pairs of 5-volt, gold-plated RCA preamp outputs to your amplifiers for optimum sound quality or connect the
RSX-GS9 to a sound processor with the optical output, selectable to either 48kHz or 96kHz.
Advanced Sound Engine
The new Advanced Sound Engine includes adjustable EQ10 equalizer, selectable slope LPF/HPF crossovers, Listener
Position calibration (Time Alignment) and Clear Audio+ to deliver an amazing listening experience.
14 mm aluminum front panel with white OLED display
The front panel is made of a 14mm, machine-cut solid piece of aluminum, which is fixed to the chassis and has a black anodized coating. The four keys and volume knob are made from aluminum as well. An OLED display gives you track or station information.
Rigid dual-layer chassis for clean, distortion-free sound
The RSX-GS9’s chassis boasts four times the rigidity of conventional head units, making sure that external vibrations do not cause distortion. The digital and analog circuits are mounted in separate layers as far apart as possible, preventing the noise that can result from electromagnetic interference and ensuring premium in-car sound quality.
Steering wheel control ready input
This receiver is compatible with aftermarket remote control adapters designed to utilize the vehicles existing, primary radio controls directly from the steering wheel. The 1/8” rear panel mounted remote input jack allows for simple connectivity.
Convenient wireless remote included
Control your receiver with the included wireless card remote (RM-X261).
Specifications
Bluetooth Feature & Device / BT Spec.
Secure Simple
Pairing
Yes
Version 3.0
Bluetooth Audio Feature
Audio Codec SBC/AAC/LDAC
Audio Level
Adjustment
CUE/REV
PAUSE
Yes (-6dB - +6dB)
Yes
Yes
TRACK +/-
Bluetooth Feature
Yes
Call Volume Level
Control
Echo/Noise
Canceler
External microphone
Internal ringtone
MIC GAIN
Adjustment
RF ON/OFF
Yes
Yes (mode 1 / mode 2)
Supplied
2014 Sony Mobile Ringtone
Yes (Low / Mid / High)
Yes
Ring alert select
Ring volume level control
Yes (Internal / Cellular)
Yes
Bluetooth Feature & Device / Other features
Device Name RSX-GS9
SongPal (Android) Yes
SongPal (iOS) Yes
Bluetooth Feature & Device / Profile
A2DP Yes
AVRCP
HFP
SPP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Feature & Device / Other features
Card Remote ( ):
Option
Clock
Yes (same as E ver.)
12H
Steering Wheel
Remote Input
Yes
Feature & Device / AUX in Feature
Level Adjustment Yes (-8dB - +18dB)
Feature & Device / Amp & General Feature
Aux-In Yes (Front)
Balance
EQ
Fader
Yes
Yes (EQ10)
Yes
Yes (OFF/50/63/79/99/125/158/198/250[Hz]) High Pass Filter
High Voltage Pre
Out
Loudness
Yes
Low Pass Filter
Pre Out
Sub Out
Yes
Yes (PCM:OFF/50/63/79/99/125/158/198/250,
DSD:OFF/150[Hz])
Front / Rear / Sub
Yes
Sub Woofer adjust
(LEVEL)
Yes
Sub Woofer Phase Yes
Time Alignment
Custom
Time Alignment
Preset
Yes (Adjustable)
Yes
USB
Display Panel
Dimmer Adjust
Key Illumination
Initial
Panel Design
Display color
(Color Variation/
Nega or Posi)
Display Device
(LCD/FL/OEL/TFT)
Key Illumination
Tuner Feature
Preset
Yes (Type A: for Front / Rear, uB for Front)
ON / OFF / AUTO
ON
Monochrome (2 tone)
OEL (with acryl)
Yes (White)
RDS/EON (NA
Only:RBDS,
Others:RDS)
Yes (RBDS)
Specifications chart / Tuner
FM: Channel separation (dB)
FM: Frequency response (Hz)
50
20-15k
FM: S/N ratio
(mono) (dB)
FM: Selectivity (400 kHz) (dB)
FM: Tuning range
(MHz)
FM: Usable sensitivity (75 ohm)
(dBf)
MW: Tuning range(kHz)
FM18/AM12
73
75
87.5-107.9
8
530-1710
USB Mass Strage Device Control Feature
CODEC (for USB) MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC/FLAC/ALAC/AIFF/DSF/DSDIFF
List Browsing
(Folders/Files)
Pause
Yes (Controllable by APP)
Yes
Repeat
OFF / TRACK / ALBUM / ALL (Controllable by APP or remote)
Yes (Resume from the start) Resume Play
Shuffle OFF / ALBUM / DEVICE (Controllable by APP or remote) iPod Control Feature
CODEC (for iPod) depend on iPod
Passenger Control Yes (Always ON)
Pause
Resume Play
USB-capable
Yes depend on iPod
USB Mass Storage
Device
Yes
Instruction Manual Language
English Yes
Yes French
Safety Standard
FCC Yes
NFC
NFC
Others
Ant connector
Yes (One-touch connection)
JASO type
Cosmetic Print
IR
Other logos
Product name
USB jack logo
(Trident)
Accessories
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes (for Type A)
Supplied
Accessories
Warranty card (3 years, US)
Trim Ring (Collar)
Instruction Manual
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions
(Approx.)
Weight (Approx.)
178 x 50 x 167 mm
Mounting dimensions: 182 x 53 x 154 mm
1.5kg
1. What you can control with “SongPal” varies depending on the connected device. To make use of “SongPal” features, see the details on your iPhone/Android phone. For further details on “SongPal,” visit the following URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/
2. Correct as of 06/24/2015
©2015 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, DSEE HX and the Sony logos are trademarks of Sony
Corporation. iPhone is a trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademarks of Google Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The N Mark is a registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Updated: May 23, 2016
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Key Features
- Black
- Built-in display OEL Equalizer
- FM, LW, MW Radio Data System (RDS)
- Ready for iPod
- MP3 playback USB direct playback
- Bluetooth USB port AUX in
- High pass filter Low pass filter