TEAC VRDS-701 CD Player
The TEAC VRDS-701 CD player is designed for audiophiles who demand unparalleled sound quality. Equipped with a newly-developed VRDS mechanism and a TEAC original discrete DAC, this player offers superior performance and reliability. The VRDS mechanism minimizes vibration, ensuring a smooth, distortion-free playback experience. The discrete DAC section utilizes TEAC's unique algorithms, delivering exceptional audio fidelity. Beyond its core functionality, the VRDS-701 is future-proofed with support for MQA CDs, DSD, and high-res PCM formats, making it much more than just a traditional CD player.
Key Features
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TEAC VRDS Mechanism: A TEAC-original CD drive that reduces unwanted vibrations for superior sound quality.
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Discrete ΔΣ DAC: Incorporates TEAC's unique algorithms in a discrete circuit for enhanced audio performance.
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MQA CD Support: Full MQA decoding capability to provide high-quality sound from MQA CDs.
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High-Resolution Audio Formats: Supports 22.5MHz DSD and 384kHz/32-bit PCM as a USB DAC.
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Versatile Connectivity: Includes balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA, USB Type-C, and digital input/output options.
Technical Specifications
| CD Section |
| Supported Media |
Audio CD, CD (CD-R/CD-RW) - 8cm CDs not supported |
| Frequency Response |
5Hz to 80kHz (+1dB, –6dB) |
| S/N Ratio |
108dB (A-weight, 1kHz) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
0.002% (1kHz, LPF: 20Hz to 20kHz) |
| Analog Audio Outputs |
| Balanced (XLR) |
2.0Vrms (Fixed 0dB), 4.0Vrms (Fixed +6dB), 12Vrms (Variable), Output Impedance: 220Ω |
| Unbalanced (RCA) |
2.0Vrms (Fixed 0dB), 4.0Vrms (Fixed +6dB), 6Vrms (Variable), Output Impedance: 180Ω |
| Digital Audio Inputs |
| USB (Type-C) |
PCM (16/24/32bit), DSD (2.8M/5.6M/11.2M/22.5MHz) |
| COAXIAL (RCA) |
PCM (16/24bit), DSD (2.8MHz) |
| OPTICAL (TOS) |
PCM (16/24bit), DSD (2.8MHz) |
| Digital Audio Outputs |
| COAXIAL (RCA) |
Output level: 0.5Vp-p, Output Impedance: 75Ω |
| OPTICAL (TOS) |
Output level: 0.5Vp-p, Output Impedance: 75Ω |
| Headphones Out |
| Connector |
¼″ (6.3mm) Stereo jack |
| Maximum Output |
500mW + 500mW (into 32Ω) |
| Clock Sync Input |
| Connector |
BNC |
| Input Frequency |
10MHz |
| Input Impedance |
50Ω |
| External Control |
| Trigger In |
12V Trigger In (3.5mm Mono mini jack) |
| Trigger Out |
12V Trigger Out (3.5mm Mono mini jack) |
| Power |
| Power Consumption |
20W |
| Standby Power |
0.4W |
| Operating Temperature |
+5°C to +35°C |
| Operating Humidity |
5% to 85% (no condensation) |
| Storage Temperature Range |
−20°C to +55°C |
| Included Accessories |
| Included Accessories |
AC cord, Remote control (RC-1338), AAA batteries × 2, Foot pads × 3, Owner's manual |
