Taking a welcome and different approach from the earlier, radically overcomplicated Elite Music Tap X-SMC4-K, Pioneer's new A1 ($299, aka XW-SMA1-K) strips down most of the visual and functional clutter in favor of a cleaner and more straightforward design. Built as a pure wireless streaming system with AirPlay and Wi-Fi functionality, A1 also includes DLNA and "Wireless Direct" support as alternative connectivity standards for non-Apple devices;…
