Hear every nuance of your music with the Teac AX-505 Stereo Integrated Amplifier. This high-performance integrated amplifier features a balanced stereo XLR input and energy-efficient Hypex Ncore power amplifier module capable of outputting 70W per channel rated power at 8 ohms. The AX-505 is also equipped with a CCLC headphone amplifier, three RCA line inputs, and aesthetically pleasing dual VU meters.
Hypex Ncore Amplifier Tuned by TEAC
The AX-505 is based around a high-performance, energy-efficient Hypex Ncore power amplifier module, which delivers a maximum output of 130W per channel at 4 ohms from a small unit. This isn't a standard Ncore module, TEAC has carefully tuned it to deliver maximum musical expression.
Parts Carefully Selected for Hi-Fi Applications
From MUSE op-amps in the analog section, which fundamentally determines the amplifier's sound quality, to ladder-resistor type volume controls, TEAC's engineers have carefully chosen all key components from high-fidelity ranges, wherever possible.
XLR Balanced Inputs
The AX-505 is equipped with a pair of XLR balanced analog audio inputs, designed to help minimize external noise picked up as an analog audio signal travels down the interconnect cable.
CCLC Headphone Amplifier Circuit
The AX-505 is also equipped with a 4-pole headphone output jack that supports a ground-separate connection for excellent channel separation during headphone listening. The CCLC (Coupling Capacitor-Less Circuit) headphone amplifier circuit design, meanwhile, eliminates coupling condensers in the circuit’s output stage. This reduces sonic coloration during processing to deliver a more authentic audio signal to your headphones.
A High-Capacity Toroidal-Core Power Transformer
In the power supply section, the AX-505 employs a high-capacity toroidal-core power transformer along with Schottky barrier diodes in the rectifying circuit. The advantage of Schottky barrier diodes over conventional types is that they supply cleaner and more stable current, reducing rectifier noise in every part of the amplifier’s circuitry.
Passive-Cooling Design for Silent Operation
It makes no sense for an amplifier to deliver excellent sound to loudspeakers while generating spurious operating noise from a cooling fan. That is why TEAC engineers paid special attention to the AX-505’s circuit and cabinet design, creating a parts layout that would allow for the natural removal of heat, thus achieving a compact but powerful amplifier that doesn’t require a cooling fan.
Rigid Full-Metal Body
It’s not just the front panel that’s firmly attached to the robust steel inner chassis, the top and side panels are affixed to it, too. This high standard of construction helps reduce mechanical vibration via heavy parts. A compact design with an 11.4 x 10.4" footprint, the AX-505 fits comfortably into even the smallest of modern spaces.
Cable-Friendly Connectors
On the rear panel, connectors are located with a wide pitch between them, in order to allow the use of interconnects with bulky plugs. It includes one balanced stereo XLR input and three sets of RCA analog inputs. The AX-505 is also equipped with a set of wide-pitch, diagonally offset (for easy wiring) screw-type speaker terminals, capable of accommodating up to 8-gauge high-quality cables and banana plugs.
User-Friendly Interface
The AX-505 employs a volume control with a machined aluminum knob for precise volume control, while a classic toggle is used to switch the amplifier on and off, providing a satisfying tactile response. The remote control, topped with a luxurious aluminum cover, allows you to adjust the volume in 0.5 dB steps at moderate volumes.
Dual-Level Meters that Track the Pulse of Your Music
A pair of level meters that dance in time as volume levels change help add a visual dimension to your music while enhancing the amplifier's considerable aesthetic appeal. A 4-step dimmer that can disable the meters or further emphasize movement (by increasing sensitivity by +20 dB), can be chosen according to preference.
UPC: 043774033751