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