New Teac AI-503
Apr 19, 2017 at 10:26 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 1

Gradius

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Teac released a new DAC/Amp, model AI-503.
 
It supports DSD, too bad the phone input uses a 3.5mm jack.
 
More infos:
https://teac.jp/jp/product/ai-503/top
 
English site:
http://www.teac-audio.eu/en/products/ai-503-137496.html
 
Specs:
  1. DAC with a dual-mono configuration that supports resolutions up to 11.2MHz DSD and 384kHz/32bit PCM
  2. Separate VERITA AK4490 D/A converters made by Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation used on left and right channels
  3. Bluetooth® receiver that supports LDAC/Qualcomm® aptXTM (as well as AAC and SBC)
  4. Filter type can be switched, choosing from 2 DSD digital filters, as well as 4 PCM filters and off mode
  5. Two built-in high-precision dedicated clocks for 44.1kHz and 48kHz signals and their multiples (enabled during USB asynchronous transmission)
  6. TEAC-QVCS high-precision volume control circuit with fully-balanced structure
  7. High-output Class-D power amplifier (made by ICEpower a/s)
  8. Headphone amp with discrete, push-pull circuit and a maximum output of 280mW+280mW (TEAC-HCLD circuit)
  9. Ground connection supported by 3.5mm 4-pole stereo headphone jack (combined with regular 3.5mm stereo mini type)
  10. High-capacity toroidal-core power transformers
  11. Pair of RCA analog input jacks
  12. Volume-controlled pair of RCA analog output (pre-out) jacks
  13. USB/coaxial/optical digital inputs (one each on back panel)
  14. Combined round optical digital/3.5mm stereo mini jack (on front panel)
  15. Dual analog level meters with adjustable brightness
  16. Low-energy consumption design and automatic power-saving function
  17. All-metal enclosure provides both vibration resistance and a stylish appearance in an A4-page-sized footprint that can fit on a desk
  18. Dedicated remote control included
  19. IEC inlet
  20. Compliant with RoHS
 
Manual:
http://www.teac-audio.eu/downloads/3/1/1/1/0/Manual_AI-503__EFS_.pdf
 
Price: ~US$ 1000 (US$ 1044 on Japan).
 

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