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Headphoneus Supremus
Aside from Moon Audio Preorder Thread and some very good impressions at CanJam SoCal 2022, I think this hidden gem should be introduced more.
It has a Discrete DAC, a network player, HP amp and Preamp. Info could be found on its product page: USA Teac Product Page
More Info on: AS Thread, Moon Audiuo Review
Main Features:
TEAC discrete DAC (Delta Sigma) newly developed
Dual-mono structure
Four high capacity toroidal core transformers
Analog preamplifier function with 2 line inputs via RCA/XLR and 4 digital inputs
TEAC-HCLD Enhanced Current Output Buffer Circuits? get better
4-pin XLR headphone amplifier that can be switched between balanced and active ground
Full MQA decoder that also supports digital inputs
Upconversion
Master Clock Input
The Bluetooth receiver supports LDAC, aptX HD and other high resolution transmission formats
Support for common and convenient network features, including OpenHome and Roon Ready
Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz and TuneIn (Internet radio)
Bulk Pet USB transfer technology enables stable data transmission
Designed to prevent vibration
TEAC HR Audio Player, supporting 22.5MHz DSD playback under both Windows and Mac, provided free of charge
TEAC HR Streamer, enabling high-resolution playback from smartphones and tablets, provided free of charge
Front:
Rear:
Just to give you an idea. A comparison the insides of Esoteric Esoteric (Teac's parent company) N-05XD.
Teac UD-701N - $4K:
Esoteric N-05XD - $11K:
It has a Discrete DAC, a network player, HP amp and Preamp. Info could be found on its product page: USA Teac Product Page
More Info on: AS Thread, Moon Audiuo Review
Main Features:
TEAC discrete DAC (Delta Sigma) newly developed
Dual-mono structure
Four high capacity toroidal core transformers
Analog preamplifier function with 2 line inputs via RCA/XLR and 4 digital inputs
TEAC-HCLD Enhanced Current Output Buffer Circuits? get better
4-pin XLR headphone amplifier that can be switched between balanced and active ground
Full MQA decoder that also supports digital inputs
Upconversion
Master Clock Input
The Bluetooth receiver supports LDAC, aptX HD and other high resolution transmission formats
Support for common and convenient network features, including OpenHome and Roon Ready
Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz and TuneIn (Internet radio)
Bulk Pet USB transfer technology enables stable data transmission
Designed to prevent vibration
TEAC HR Audio Player, supporting 22.5MHz DSD playback under both Windows and Mac, provided free of charge
TEAC HR Streamer, enabling high-resolution playback from smartphones and tablets, provided free of charge
Front:

Rear:

Just to give you an idea. A comparison the insides of Esoteric Esoteric (Teac's parent company) N-05XD.
Teac UD-701N - $4K:

Esoteric N-05XD - $11K:
