TEAC Corporation (TOKYO:6803) launches a new CD Player, VRDS-701 and a CD Transport, VRDS-701T in the Reference 700 series as the TEAC 70th Anniversary models.

 

VRDS-701

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The VRDS-701 CD player employs a newly-developed VRDS mechanism and a TEAC original discrete DAC. The VRDS is a TEAC-original CD drive mechanism that reduces rotation vibration and other unwanted vibration by clamping the CD to an aluminum turntable with the same diameter in order to maximize inertial mass.

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Furthermore, instead of an ordinary DAC IC for the DAC section, which is crucial to audio quality, the VRDS-701 has a TEAC ΔΣ (delta-sigma) discrete DAC that incorporates our unique algorithms in a discrete circuit.

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Unconstrained by conventional CD player definitions, the VRDS-701 is enhanced with future- forward functionality. The ability to play MQA CDs using full MQA decoding capabilities and support for 22.5MHz DSD and 384kHz/32-bit PCM formats as a USB DAC are some of the features that make it more than just a CD player.

 

VRDS-701T

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The VRDS-701T CD transport utilizes our newly-developed VRDS mechanism. The VRDS is a TEAC-original CD drive mechanism that reduces rotation vibration and other unwanted vibration by clamping the CD to an aluminum turntable with the same diameter in order to maximize inertial mass.

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Used in combination with a UD-701N, which is part of the same series, playback is possible using the discrete DAC in the UD-701N as well as with MQA full decoding. Of course, you can also use it together with a DAC of your choosing, and build a system as you like. The inclusion of a 10MHz clock input enables flexible integration with systems that are synchronized using an external clock.

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KEY FEATURES

VRDS-701 and VRDS-701T common features

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• A newly developed VRDS mechanism is used for the CD drive

• 10MHz external clock input

 

VRDS-701 exclusive features

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• An original TEAC-designed discrete DAC is used for the digital audio converter, which is key to determining audio quality

• Fully-balanced dual mono circuit structure realizes outstanding channel separation

• Direct connection with a power amplifier is possible thanks to volume control that uses a

  TEAC-QVCS analog preamp circuit

• As a USB DAC, 22.5MHz DSD and 384kHz/32-bit PCM data can be played back

• Along with MQA CD playback, full MQA decoding of digital input is possible

 

VRDS-701T exclusive features

• MQA core decoding function

• Optimized internal circuit design for digital output

 

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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The Reference 700 Series is available for purchase now at www.teacusa.com and select dealers across North America. The MSRP for the VRDS-701 is $3,799.99 USD and the VRDS - 710T is $2,699.99 USD

 

For more information, including product specifications, please visit the product pages at TEACUSA.com:

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VRDS-701 Product Page

VRDS-701T Product Page