NT-505-X Dual Monaural USB DAC

The NT-505-X is a class-leading dual monaural USB DAC with versatile network playback capabilities. It successfully incorporates the latest network technologies, along with TEAC’s decades of accumulated audio design experience, in an attractive package with an A4-sized footprint. The dual mono structure processes stereo signals with higher purity, and the D/A converter section uses one ES9038 Q2M (made by ESS Technology) in each of the left and right channels. This model achieves a high signal-to-noise ratio by using each DAC in mono mode. Moreover, when used as a USB DAC, its high specifications enable native playback of 22.5MHz DSD and 768kHz/32bit PCM formats. The Analog section, which is one of the keys to sound quality, includes four TEAC-HCLD2 buffer amp circuits that allow different drive modes – fully-balanced drive for balanced output, and parallel drive mode for unbalanced output – to achieve enhanced acoustic expression.

Key Features

• Class-leading dual monaural USB DAC with high purity stereo signal processing.
• Utilizes one ES9038 Q2M DAC per channel for high signal-to-noise ratio in mono mode.
• Supports native playback of 22.5MHz DSD and 768kHz/32bit PCM formats when used as a USB DAC.
• TEAC-HCLD2 buffer amp circuits with multiple drive modes for enhanced acoustic expression.
• Supports high-quality music streaming services such as TIDAL, Qobuz, and Roon Ready.
• MQA decoder built-in for high-resolution audio playback.
• Wireless playback support for smart devices with excellent audio quality.

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