[affilyon1]

I’m not reading about Teac UD-701N (except Moon Audio) does anyone have a review?
Thanks a lot!

 

[affilyon1]

Does somebody have any impressions or experiences with this streamer/DAC/Pre-amp/headphone amp?

 

[pbui44]

I have not heard the Teac UD-701N, but if you do not need the analog inputs or extra toslink/coaxial inputs, then the Matrix Element i2 will work just as well for a cheaper price:

https://magnahifi.com/matrix-element-i2-streamer-headphone-pre-amplifier-sabre-es9028pro-dac/

Here is a spec review and full review on the older matrix element i from last year by someone that I have actually seen at a CamJam once in SoCal years back:

https://primeaudio.org/matrix-element-gen-2-devices-released/

https://darko.audio/2022/03/matrix-element-i-review/

 

[affilyon1]

Thanks a lot. It’s a great device!

 

[pbui44]

Thanks a lot. It’s a great device!

No problem. Teac is a well-respected Audio company and that streamer looks like a great ultimate AIO audio receiver, but almost every audio listener, especially those with two or three audio sources, need that much capability.

 

[CelestialSound]

While I can agree Matrix makes some really good DACs/Streamers, the build quality of UD-701N is on another level. I've created a thread on audiophilestlye forums if anyone interested (https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/67406-teac-ud-701n-undiscovered-gem-or-farce).

 

[Gaurav Tyagi]

I haven’t tried any of the new streamers from Matrix Audio but I have both the X-Sabre Pro MQA and TEAC UD-701n. I have extensively compared the two. The biggest difference is that no matter which setting I have on the TEAC, it never reaches to the point where I hear sibilance. It flirts with it but never sound harsh where as MA X-Sabre can sounds sibilant often. So I would say if you have an extremely good upstream source, MA X-Sabre is a better DAC because it is brutally honest. Whereas TEAC doesn’t require a very highly optimised source and can sound good with an iPad as a source as well.

To give some background, the source is a custom fanless PC with AudioLinux OS. I use Roon as library manager and DSP whereas playback duties are with HQPlayer.

Chain1:
AudioLinux (music server) > MA element H (Audio card) > MA X-Spdif 2 (DDC) > MA X-Sabre Pro MQA

Chain2:
AudioLinux (music server) > MA element H (Audio card) > TEAC UD701n

 

[goldenearsforsale]

I am considering the UD701N.
May I ask how you connected the IPAD ?

 

[Gaurav Tyagi]

I am considering the UD701N.
May I ask how you connected the IPAD ?

Via USB, type C to B cable.