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New DAC: TEAC UD-501 anyone listen yet?


TEAC's new UD-501 is the star of their 501 series. The TEAC UD-501 supports DSD 2.8/5.6MHZ file native playback by ASIO 2.1 or DoP methods or up to 32bit/384kHz PCM. TEAC also packed this incredible unit with two 32-bit BurrBrown DACs per channel and JRC MUSES op amps, dual monaural design, fully balanced XLR as well as unbalanced RCA outputs.

Is BB still a leader in DAC opamps. I know they have had a great reputation in the past?
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analogshop
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Hey got it set up.....I am one really happy fellow right now! Please take a look at our store Facebook page Analog Shop - there we have images and initial reports. I am listening as I type away and all I can say is :-)
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milpai
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Analogshop,
What transport are you using to get the DSD data to the DAC? This is an interesting area for me and I have started to look at universal transports and DSD DACs.
Thanks
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goldprintaudio
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Looking at Analogshop's facebook page, it appears he is playing the files via a Mac laptop.

I belive that Teac has a DSD transport to go along with the new Dac (at least they are showing one on the Teac webpage).
singleendedsingle
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I've read your impressions on the FB page. How capable is the headamp? does it drive planars with authority?
analogshop
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We are becoming a Audeze dealer and I can update you on the drive of those later. I am using Fostex TH-900 and Audio Technica ATHW-3000ANV phones and the sound is solid. SACD Iso file over USB. Yes, TEAC has an SACD matching player coming in this series. There is also a dedicated headphone amp in this series available now.
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