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