The TEAC PE-505 Fully-Balanced Phono Amplifier delivers unparalleled audio fidelity through its meticulously designed fully-balanced circuitry, ensuring pristine amplification and signal integrity. It excels with its high-precision RIAA equalization and versatile cartridge settings, accommodating both MM and MC cartridges with ease. With features like a quick DEMAG function and subsonic filtering, it offers audiophiles a comprehensive solution for achieving pure, natural sound reproduction from their vinyl collections.
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TEAC PE-505 Fully-Balanced Phono Amplifier

Experience unparalleled fidelity with the TEAC PE-505 Fully-Balanced Phono Amplifier, meticulously engineered to enhance the purity and richness of audio from your turntable. Ideal for audiophiles seeking superior sound reproduction, this amplifier employs a fully-balanced circuit design across all stages, ensuring pristine amplification, equalization, and signal integrity even with the faintest audio signals.

TEAC PE-505 Key Features:

• Fully-balanced circuit design from head amplifier to output stage
• Differential processing mode for converting unbalanced RCA input signals
• Differential output equalizing circuit for accurate audio reproduction
• High-precision NF-type RIAA circuit with less than ±0.05dB deviation (20Hz to 20kHz)
• Exceptional Signal-to-Noise ratio: 106dB (RCA MM input), 86dB (XLR MC input)
• Supports high-precision EQ curves including modern RIAA, DECCA, and COLUMBIA pre-1955 curves
• Versatile settings: switchable load capacity for MM cartridges, adjustable load resistance for MC cartridges
• Subsonic filter (17Hz, -24dB/octave) and Subsonic function for optimal frequency response
• Quick DEMAG function to demagnetize cartridges and step-up transformers
• Detailed specifications including THD, S/N ratio, channel separation, and gain levels

TEAC PE-505 Specifications:

• Amplifier Section:

  • Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.002% (RCA MM), 0.02% (RCA MC, XLR MC)
  • Residual Noise Voltage: 10μV (RCA MM), 65μV (RCA MC), 85μV (XLR MC)
  • S/N Ratio: 106dB (RCA MM), 86dB (XLR MC)
  • RIAA Deviation: ±0.05dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
  • Channel Separation: −90dB (MM, 10kHz)
  • Gain: Low (34dB MM, 54dB RCA MC, 66dB XLR MC); High (up to 66dB)

• Phono Input Section:

  • Unbalanced Input: RCA Pin (MC/MM compatible) × 1 pair
  • Max Input Level: 150mV (MM), 16mV (MC)
  • Input Impedance: MM (47kΩ), MC (10-1kΩ)

• Analog Output Section:

  • Unbalanced Output: RCA Pin × 1 pair, 2Vrms, 63Ω
  • Balanced Output: XLR × 1 pair, 4Vrms, 126Ω

• Operating Power:

  • AC 120V, 50/60Hz (US/Canada/Taiwan), AC 230V, 50/60Hz (Europe/Asia)
  • Power Consumption: 14W
  • Dimensions: 290 × 84.5 × 252.5 mm / 11.4" × 3.3" × 9.9"
  • Weight: 4.5kg / 10.0 lbs.

Included Accessories:

• Power cord × 1
• Cushions for foot × 3
• Owner’s manual × 1

Elevate your listening experience with the TEAC PE-505, where precision meets performance in every note.