Jun 23, 2016 the teac ud503 will slip into any system and play ball with any file you throw at it, but its lack of transparency and rhythmic ability makes it a hard product to recommend not least when chord and audiolab have bettersounding and more affordable rivals vying for your cash. Software to project against viruses, malware and spyware. Teac ud503b dualmonaural usb dac with headphone amplifier. The difference appears that it has ethernet in rather than analog in, and bluetooth in, and no dual balanced headphone jacks. Chemdraw and origin software for molecular and statistical data. Teac ud 503 gumby emotiva dc1 chord mojo resonessence concero hp alo pan am audiogd nfb 11. Review and measurements of teac nt503 networked dac. The ud 503 is a dualmonaural usb dac and fullybalanced headphone amplifier in a compact body with a footprint the size of a piece of paper. Pioneering the sound frontier with stateofthe art technology and matured circuit design knowhow. Dual monaural usb dacnetwork player supporting dsd512 and pcm32768. I bought a fresh teac ud 503 yesterday and it was driving me crazy last evening, always disconnectingfreezing when switching from s16 to s32 format, or simply changing file rate. Ud503, usb dac, dsd, pcm, dac, da converter, balanced, full balanced.
I purchased this dac about a month ago and think it is about time i shared my thoughts and some additional info you may not. Teac ud501 dualmonaural pcmdsd usb digital to analog. The ud503 is a dualmonaural usb dac and fullybalanced headphone amplifier in a compact body with a footprint the size of a piece of paper. The ud501 uses a single burrbrown pcm1795 dac chip per channel.
The teac ud501 usb dac has the ability to deliver an emotional impact and draw me into the musical performance. Teac ud503 gumby emotiva dc1 chord mojo resonessence concero hp alo pan am audiogd nfb 11. There were other dacs in the market that could handle dsd 5. The teac ud 503 comes with an ir remote control for wireless operation of the usb dacpreampheadphone amplifier. Ill assume the teac is a bit like my gustard, except i use roonhqp. Versatile network player with premiumquality dualmonaural usb dac highperformance verita ak4490 dacs support 11. Software by category udeploy software distribution. Teacs new ud501 is so far the least expensive dac that supports direct stream digital dsd playback at both 2. I bought a fresh teac ud503 yesterday and it was driving me crazy last evening, always disconnectingfreezing when switching from s16 to s32 format, or simply changing file rate.
Teac ud301 dualmonaural dac with headphone amplifier black. The teac nt503 network drive is a true swiss army knife for dematerialised music, as it includes a usbcompatible pcm 24bit at 192 khz dac, a dxd 24 bits at 353 and 384 khz, dsd64 and dsd128, a hires network drive 24bit 192 khz, a usb a port to read removable storage. The multitude of inputs and its builtin headphone amplifier make this dac from teac a top competitor among highend digitalanalog converters. The ud503 have received japans most authoritative award, the. Isnt it wonderful how many excellent budget dacs are. The teac ud501 usb da converter works brilliantly as an attachment to a computer or ancillary device. To purchase ud 503 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. An isolation circuit offers significant benefit particularly when playing highresolution audio sources with high sampling rates. How do i configure a teac ud503 dac support roon labs. Mb windows driver for ai301da, ud301, ud501, ud503,nt503 09152015. To me, i am able to listen to the codex for long periods of time without fatigue. Mar 22, 2016 this appears to be like the ud 503 which is an improvement on the ud 501. Up board as a naa with linux using provided bootable image ifi idsd nanomicro, idac2 win linux mac onlogic cl100 as a naa with windows or linux using provided bootable image teac ud503nt503 win linux project pre box s2 digital win linux fostex hpa8c winmac linux teac ud501 win linux sony uda1 win resonessence labs herus.
Mapping software such as arcgis, envi and geospatial data management software. The teac ud501 is currently the least expensive dac on that list but that doesnt mean youre necessarily getting less. My colleague jack roberts is auditioning several other components in the reference series, including the ud501, and will impart his thoughts after this. Independent highcapacity toroidal core power transformers for left and right channels both left and right channels each have one dedicated highcapacity toroidal core power transformer that supplies stable current. The nt503 employs a pair of verita ak4490 dacs, designed by asahi kasei microdevices corporation. May 06, 2016 recently put on the market by teac, this new device shares many similarities with the ud 503 dac. Boasting balanced and unbalanced line outs, this versatile dac can be used in home audio or pro audio environments. The teac ud501 dsd dac has turned the hifi world topsyturvy as it has changed the game totally. Teac ud 301 dualmonaural dac with headphone amplifier black 5. The teac is in on the deception and unpacks the file as true dsd.
Instead of the analogue inputs that the ud 503 offers, this is all digital which is fine for me and allows for dlna streaming via an ethernet connection. Top marks for this dualmonaural usb dacnetwork player. This appears to be like the ud503 which is an improvement on the ud 501. The dacpreamp, which is the heart of the unit, follows the same design concept of our ud 503 and adopts a dualmono circuit design that is fully balanced.
The teac ud503 fullmetal body realizes both vibration control and elegant style in an a4size body that enables placement on a desktop. Remote control functions include power onoff, input selections, volume updown, mute, oled dimmer, upconversion mode, filter mode, headphone type, and menu selection. So i am sitting listening to a teac ud 301 i picked up. When i play 96000hz or 192000hz 24bit flac files, foobar reports that sample rate of 768000hz not supported by this device. Dsd is available with the usb connection using asio 2. As a matter of fact, the teac offers up to double rate dsd 5. I have no experience with the nuprime, but if you are looking at a new dac and dont want to spend over 2k or even if you can, you really should listen. What external clock and cdt for teac ud 503 dac avforums. Ud503 is a compact enclosure of a4 size, and audio design knowhow of teac has been cultivated for more than 60 years, is a dualmono over lal usb dac full balance headphone amplifier which was condensed the design concept of highend audio.
Instead of the analogue inputs that the ud503 offers, this is all digital which is fine for me and allows for dlna streaming via an ethernet connection. Unlike the ud301 the ud503 can decode dsd256 or quadruple dsd as well as dxd computer audio. Teac could really score some points if they offered an oem adapter for those of us with xlrequipped headphones. Teac ud503 dualmonaural dacheadphone amplifierpreamp. Teac ud501 dualmonaural pcmdsd usb digital to analog converter. I have heard other dacs that can do one aspect or another better, but the ud501s overall performance is great at achieving the reason why i listen to an audio system in the first place. The easiest way to get this teac working virtually immediately is to download the basic player and use wav or mp3 files played through the headphones option.
It is a dualmonaural usb da converter with headphone amplifier. Ai301da premain amplifier fitted with bluetooth, usb and a hap90sd portable amplifierplayer with builtin high. Teac ud503 manual usb dacheadphone amplifier hifi engine. Streaming and teac nt503 networking, networked audio, and. Jan 03, 2016 update jan 26 patch accepted in upstream sound, should be in next 4. I was paying serious attention to the ud 503, but i dont need the headphone or analogue in. Ud503 ud503 dual monaural usb dac headphone amplifier. Teac is a company that the vast majority of people are aware of as a company associated with audio, but not necessarily as a serious consideration for home desktop listening for us more critical audiophiles. After the mods, inner details and harmonic resolution, previously submerged by the background noise levels, will emerge. Click on a category below to download manuals, software updates and other documents for your teac product. Teac dual monaural da converter with usb streaming, black. Teac ud503 dualmonaural dacheadphone amplifierpreamp at.
Teac 503 dac headphone amp or streamer thursday, october 22, 2015 the followup to 2014s ud501, the ud503 is a usb dacheadphone amplifier that retains its predecessors dualmono architecture and incorporates a high quality headphone amplifier with balancedunbalanced outputs. It plays every audio file you could conceivably think of, and does so while cocking a rather large snook at companies. Teac ud 503 dac 2015 new release, dxd, dsd256 headphone. Simply download this free application software onto your compatible windows pc or mac computer. The free teac hr audio player application software lets you get more out of the teac ud503s usb input by supporting a variety of other music files, in addition to dsd and pcm, on your windows or mac computer. Teac is proudly to announce that the ud503 have received japans most authoritative award, the vgp 2016 visual grand prix gold prize in dc converter category in october 2015. Teac from home audio to highend audio, we are developing a variety of products that you can enjoy the music rich. Enjoy your favorite vinyl records while adding a colorful, 1960sflavored psychedelic touch to your space with teac s new tn420 turntable. The ai 503 is an integrated amp and usb dac that supports inputs up to 11.
Still cannot play my dsf files natively only in dop. I recently purchased a teac nt503 and am really starting to enjoy its feature set. Hi, thats not very much to go on can you provide as much detail as possible, see. I have no experience with the nuprime, but if you are looking at a new dac and dont want to spend over 2k or even if you can, you really should listen as its one of the best buys in audio right now i feel. In fact, these almost identical looking models share an important electronic core, and one could almost say that the nt 503 network drive is a ud 503 dac to which the manufacturer has added a network card, which wouldnt be far from the truth. Teac is a company that the vast majority of people are aware of as a company associated with audio, but not. Compared to a lot of utilitarian dacs that i test, the teac looked so much nicer and professional in the pictures. Teac has its own free dlna ios control app, which is ok i.
Hqplayer is a high quality audio player for windows, linux and macos. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by teac. A versatile network playerdualmonoaural dac that allows you to explore music and experience it at the highest standard. Independent highcapacity toroidal core power transformers for left and right channels. Teac ud 501 modification the architecture of the teac ud 501 is unique and unseen for a product of this price range and it becomes a totally different beast after our signature mod upgrade. I bought a fresh teac ud503 yesterday and it was driving me crazy last. Jun 25, 2016 i recently purchased a teac nt 503 and am really starting to enjoy its feature set. Allo sparky usbridge page 70 general topics audiophile style. Download faqs registration warranty information product service program contact support. Teac ud501 modification the architecture of the teac ud501 is unique and unseen for a product of this price range and it becomes a totally different beast after our signature mod upgrade.
The teac hr audio player allows you to listen to your audio as soon as. Let me confess that i have had a mancrush on the look of the teac nt503 for quite a while. Jul 08, 2016 teac could really score some points if they offered an oem adapter for those of us with xlrequipped headphones. The teac hr audio player is a free application software download to help you playback and enjoy your highresolution audio files on your windows or mac computer with ease through the teac ud301 and your connected home audio system. The teac ud 501 supports pcm file playback through all its digital inputs. Feb 28, 20 the teac ud 501 is currently the least expensive dac on that list but that doesnt mean youre necessarily getting less. Teac ud501 digital converter the teac ud501s menu system is remarkably comprehensive, for a dac. I purchased this dac about a month ago and think it is about time i shared my thoughts and some additional info you may not find elsewhere online.
It represents the distillation of teac audio design expertise developed for over 60 years with audiophile design concepts. Teac s new ud 501 is so far the least expensive dac that supports direct stream digital dsd playback at both 2. Teac ud501 usb dac audioholics home theater forums. The teac ud301 offers exceptional build quality using only top shelf components.
Oct 22, 2015 teac 503 dac headphone amp or streamer thursday, october 22, 2015 the followup to 2014s ud501, the ud503 is a usb dacheadphone amplifier that retains its predecessors dualmono architecture and incorporates a high quality headphone amplifier with balancedunbalanced outputs. Review and measurements of teac nt503 networked dac audio. Streaming and teac nt503 networking, networked audio. To purchase ud503 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Teac has not lost their marbles posted on may 18, 2016 by lee scoggins in axpona 2016 2 comments it seems some of the fun rooms at audio shows take on a bit of a buffet line quality, where a wide variety of gear is stretched out along the perimeter of the room so a visitor can experience the whole shebang of the lines. Jun 14, 2015 ud 503 is a compact enclosure of a4 size, and audio design knowhow of teac has been cultivated for more than 60 years, is a dualmono over lal usb dac full balance headphone amplifier which was condensed the design concept of highend audio. Teac ud503 teac reveal the ud503 usb dac and headphone amp t he teac ud503 is a desktop usb dac and headphone amp that teac describe as reference quality. In the meantime, anyone can take advantage of the ud501s pcm capabilities. Supplementary new product information snpi nt503 a. When titles become sufficiently abundant, then the teac ud501 will be there to serve the newly inducted dsd devotees at an attractive price. Teac nt503 dualmonaural usb dacnetwork player w hires. It has a range of digital and fir filter options and allows the automated pcm upconverter to be disabled. The ud 503 is the first product in our reference series to include one. I was paying serious attention to the ud503, but i.
The ud503 is the first product in our reference series to include one. I just received a new teac ud503 and installed all drivers as instructed. Let me confess that i have had a mancrush on the look of the teac nt 503 for quite a while. Jun 28, 2016 update jan 26 patch accepted in upstream sound, should be in next 4.
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