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VRDS-701

Introducing the VRDS-701 and the VRDS-701T, a cutting-edge CD player and CD-transport, that revolutionizes audio playback with its advanced technologies. Developed by the renowned TEAC brand, this player combines their legacy of excellence with innovative VRDS mechanisms, resulting in an unparalleled audio experience.

At the heart of the VRDS-701 lies the Vibration-Free Rigid Disc-Clamping System (VRDS), a TEAC-original CD drive mechanism that minimizes disc and mechanism vibrations. By stabilizing rotation and correcting disc warping, it ensures reduced reading errors and exceptional audio quality.

The bridge section supports the turntable with lightweight, vibration-resistant materials, preventing unwanted sympathetic vibrations and enhancing sound dynamics. The semi-floating mounting isolates motor vibrations and external disturbances, further improving playback precision.

With the TEAC ΔΣ discrete DAC, the VRDS-701 achieves remarkable sound reproduction. Its unique algorithms, implemented through FPGA technology, deliver wide sound fields and crystal-clear audio. The dual mono structure and fully-balanced transmission enhance signal-to-noise ratio, while the inclusion of an MQA full decoder enables playback of high-quality music.

Moreover, the VRDS-701 serves as a versatile USB DAC, allowing direct connection to a computer for high-resolution audio playback. The RDOT-NEO technology offers upconversion of PCM digital signals, while the 10MHz external clock input and high-precision dual clock ensure precise synchronization.

Crafted with utmost attention to detail, the VRDS-701 features a robust power supply, enhanced-current output buffer amp circuit, dedicated headphone amp, and Bulk Pet USB communication technology for stable data transmission.

Immerse yourself in the world of unrivaled audio with the VRDS-701. Its meticulous design, advanced features, and the included TEAC HR Audio Player software make it a must-have for discerning audiophiles seeking the ultimate music experience.

PD-505T

Based on TEACs original CD drive design used in the CD-5020A, which boasts a record for many years of use by professional products, they developed a new design optimized for the PD-505T.
Utilizing semi-floating mounting and a new drive circuit design, TEAC has realized CD reading that is accurate and maintains a high level of purity.

The entire CD mechanism is mounted in a semi-floating state that is not completely fixed to the chassis of the unit. This design, developed with meticulous care, prevents feedback that can have a negative impact on CD reading by preventing the transmission of vibrations generated by the spindle motor and actuator to the chassis and causing sympathetic vibrations. At the same time, in order to eliminate impact on the audio quality from dampers used when mounting drive components, they also designed locations where they employed rigid attachment methods, for example, and considered overall vibration modes in making a structure that employs both rigid and flexible aspects. By doing so, TEAC has realized CD reading that is more accurate and maintains a higher level of purity.

With support for 10MHz clock input, not only can this transport be used together with a TEAC Reference 500 Series DAC, it can also be used flexibly to enable high-quality audio CD playback with a variety of digital playback systems.

AI-303

This desktop audio amplifier with only 215mm width footprint accommodates a compact and high-performance amplifier module, Bluetooth^® receiver supporting DAC^®, Qualcomm^® aptX^™ HD and USB audio input to playback Hi-Res sound source such as DSD256 and PCM 384/32 from PC/Laptop, iPhone, Android phone and tablets, thanks to USB-C conncetor.

The only connection between the AI-303 and a TV is an HDMI cable. Supporting ARC/eARC and HDMI CEC, volume control and power on/off of the AI-303 can be controlled from a TV remote, while receiving PCM 192/24 Hi-Res audio as long as the TV supports the resolution. Thanks to its small footprint, installing the AI-303 on a TV cabinet is possible.

The headphone amplifier employs the Coupling Capacitor Less Circuit (CCLC) design, which eliminates these negative effects caused by capacitors and provides a high-dimensional headphone listening environment with sufficient low-frequency range and good response, while conventional headphone amplifier design that employs output stage coupling (or removal of DC signal) inevitably affects the sound due to capacitors, such as sound changes, phase delays, and low-frequency level drops.

The HDMI interface ARC/eARC allows you to enjoy high quality TV sound with your favorite speakers, while a pair of LINE inputs fit your existing Hi-Fi system and the 4-pole headphone out with ground-separate circuit realizes upper class headphone listening.

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