TEAC Launches the Reference 500 Series Pure Analog Headphone Amplifier/Preamp HA-507

TEAC Corporation (TOKYO: 6803) is proud to announce the HA-507, a Reference 500 Series pure analog headphone amplifier/preamplifier that incorporates TEAC's premium audio technologies to achieve the highest level of sound quality.

Equipped with an extensive power supply circuit, the HA-507 has exceptional headphone driving power and an extremely wide frequency response that cannot be imagined from its compact appearance. When connected to the TRDD 5 discrete DAC, model UD-507, you can create a special headphone playback system with separate digital and analog sections.

The HA-507 is a no-compromise headphone amplifier that can also be used as a pure analog preamplifier. When paired with a Reference 500 Series power amplifier, you can create a compact yet full-featured separate amplifier system that further enhances the quality of your loudspeaker listening experience.

KEY FEATURES

Headphone Amplifier

• High power, wide range, low distortion headphone amplifier

• Fully balanced/dual mono configuration with extremely powerful/musical amplifier elements

• Exceptional headphone drive capability of 6.7W + 6.7W (32Ω) at balanced output

• Preamp pass-through function for use as a separate power amplifier for headphones

• Two balanced outputs: XLR 4-pin x 1, 4.4 mm Pentaconn x 1

• Unbalanced outputs: 6.3 mm x 1, 3.5 mm x 1

• Switchable headphone output gain (high/mid/low)

Preamplifier

• Premium compact preamplifier built on TEAC's unparalleled excellence in audio design

• Fully balanced/dual mono configuration

• “TEAC-QVCS Advanced" with new super high precision, ladder resistor network

• Smooth, precise volume control in 0.25dB increments

• Lossless, long life FET input switching system without mechanical contacts

• “TEAC-HCLD 2 (High Current Line Driver 2)” provides fast and powerful external amplifier drive capability.

• Inputs:XLRx2,RCAx2

• Outputs: XLR x 1, RCA x 1

Power Supply

• Two independent power supplies (one for audio circuits and one for control circuits)

• Large toroidal power transformers with separate left and right windings exclusive for audio circuits

• 18,800 μF per channel dual-mono configuration for dynamic, responsive sound

• High-quality power components, high-speed Schottky barrier diodes.

• Low-feedback, discrete regulated power supply circuit for excellent dynamics and imaging

Mechanical Design, Additional Features

• Compact yet rugged A4-size aluminum chassis suitable for both audio rack and desktop applications

• Semi-floating 2.8mm thick aluminum top plate

• Stressless metal feet with three-point support for precise imaging and natural sound characteristics

• Fanless, highly efficient heat dissipation design

• Preamp pass-through for AV surround systems

• Trigger in/through terminals

• High grade aluminum knobs with patent-pending mechanism to prevent off-axis shaft movement

• RC-1340 dedicated remote control (AAA x 2), motorized volume control

• Available in two colors: silver and black

The HA-507 MSRP is $1999 (USA) / €1899 (EU) / £1899 (UK).  It will be available for purchase starting January 2025 at TEACUSA.COM.  Find a local dealer at TEAC.JP.INT

SPECIFICATIONS

• Analog audio inputs: XLR x 2, RCA x 2

• Anlog audio outputs: XLR x 1, RCA x 1

• Frequnecy response*: 10 Hz to 150 kHz(+1 dB / −4 dB)

• S/N ratio*: 110 dB(A-Weight, 1kHz)

• THD +N*: 0.0006 % (1 kHz, LPF: 20 kHz)

• Headphone outputs: Standard 6.3 mm (1/4") x 1, 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini x 1, 4-pin XLR x 1, 4.4 mm 5-pole stereo x 1

• Rated output: [UNBALANCED] 2.3 W + 2.3 W (into 32 Ω), 1.2W +1.2 W(into100 Ω),0.48W+0.48W(into300 Ω),0.25W+0.25W(into600 Ω)[BALANCED]6.7W+ 6.7 W (into32 Ω),4.2W+4.2W(into100 Ω),1.8W+1.8W(into300 Ω),0.95W+0.95W(into600 Ω)

• Applicable load impedance: 16 to 600 Ω

• Power supply [Europe] AC 220–230 V, 50/60 Hz [USA/Canada] AC 120 V, 60 Hz

• Power Consumption: 30 W

• Standby power: 0.3 W

• External dimensions (W × H × D, including protrusions): 290 × 84.5 × 243.9 mm (11 1/2" × 3 3/8" × 9 5/8")

• Weight: 4.6 kg (10 1/4 lb)

*Measurement conditions: [Measurement input] RCA, 2 Vrms, [Measurement output] RCA, 2 Vrms

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