TEAC PE-505 - Fully-balanced Phono Amplifier (Black)
TEAC PE-505 - Fully-balanced Phono Amplifier (Black)
$2,499.99
Why You'll Love It.
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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.
Technical Specifications
Balance Circuit Design
Fully-balanced circuit design ensures pristine audio amplification and signal purity.
Cartridge Support
Supports a wide range of cartridges with switchable load capacities and high-precision RIAA equalization.
DEMAG Function
Features a quick DEMAG function for demagnetizing cartridges and step-up transformers.
Sound Clarity
Offers exceptional sound clarity with a high Signal-to-Noise ratio and minimal harmonic distortion.
Versatile Settings
Includes versatile settings like subsonic filtering and precise EQ curves for enhanced audio fidelity.
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Product Details
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:
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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)
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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)
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Analog Output Section:
- Unbalanced Output: RCA Pin × 1 pair, 2Vrms, 63Ω
- Balanced Output: XLR × 1 pair, 4Vrms, 126Ω
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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.
