TEAC UD-505-X USB DAC Preamplifier V2, Silver

Full Description

A Headphone’s Full Potential

The TEAC UD-505-X comes with everything you need for high-quality personal listening. Stereo 6.3mm L/R channel headphone outputs along with a 4.4mm 5-pole jack are ergonomically positioned front and centre of the interface for easy listening. This enables the user to tap into their music connection in new and intuitive ways for highly expressive, audiophile headphone playback.

Of course, a standard unbalanced connection can be made via the left or right jack; The UD-505-X can even power two sets of headphones (with shared impedance and efficiency specs) for a joined listening experience, but where the UD-505-X really shines is through its balanced connections. The TEAC-HCLD2 circuit, key to the analogue output section, enables dedicated amplification for balanced drive connections, worthy of high-impedance headphone connections.

At its peak, active-ground drive mode enhances every whispered word and nuanced detail by driving the ground at 0V, lowing the noise level to optimal conditions. Unwanted sound is greatly diminished, including the electrical hum present in all system. With this impressive S/N ratio, you’ll be sure to hear things you’ve never heard before, even in your favourite songs.

Diligent Design

What’s the use of all this enhanced technology if it doesn’t have the physique to support it? The UD-505-X is an example of TEAC’s engineering prowess. Strong 8mm panels prevent the all-metal chassis from warping and defend from external electromagnetic forces found in most domestic environments. This contributes to the low noise level, making sure the internal circuits remain uninterrupted whilst in use.

The three feet have been placed strategically to the support key components within the unit and are specially designed so that, whilst they appear loose when lifted, they allow the feet to sit securely even on relatively uneven surfaces. This design also reduces intrusions from external vibrations and contributes to the overall isolation of the UD-505-X.

Key Features

• Stereo 6.3mm ¼” TRS balanced jacks, including support for active ground drive mode and improved distortion reduction
• 4.4mm 5-pole balanced jack input
• Incorporates an ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC chip per channel for dual monaural circuit design
• TEAC-HCLD2 output buffer circuit retains signal consistency
• Two integrated clocks detect 44.1kHz or 48kHz frequency requirements
• Available connection for 10MHz external clock input, perfect for use with the TEAC CG-10M
• DSD512 (22.5MHz) and PCM 768kHz/32bit PCM for audiophile level quality playback
• 7 PCM digital filters let you modify audio nuance based on your music
• Connect via Bluetooth, with support high-quality formats; LDAC, Qualcomm aptX HD, AAC and SBC
• Stressless Foot design offers vibration dampening support
• Free TEAC HR Audio player programme for (Windows/Mac compatible) DSD512 playback

Specifications

Supported Formats

DAC

Audio inputs

USB

Coaxial Digital (Rear)

Optical Digital (Rear)

Coaxial Digital (Front)

Optical Digital (Front)

Analog (Rear)

Bluetooth®

Audio Outputs

XLR Balanced

RCA Unbalanced

Headphone Outputs

Connector One

Connector Two

Maximum Output

Clock Section

Internal Clock

External clock input

Audio Performance

Power

General