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Integrated amplifiers — TEAC AX-505
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TEAC AX-505
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The AX-505 is an integrated amplifier from TEAC, sitting above the AI-303 with considerably greater output power and an exceptional signal-to-noise figure. The AX-505 brings TEAC's more accomplished current engineering to a substantial integrated chassis.
Key specs that matter
One balanced XLR input and three single-ended inputs are provided. Output power is 90W into 8 ohms, rising to 130W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the AI-303's 25W/50W. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 50,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at a near-immeasurable 0.002%. At 290 x 81.2 x 264mm and 4.2kg, the AX-505 represents a more substantial commitment than the AI-303.
Sound and use context
Expect surprisingly clean, capable amplification reflecting the exceptional 110dB signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.002% distortion figure, representing accomplished value at this price tier.
Pairing
TEAC's own source catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader catalogue.
Alternatives
TEAC's own AP-505 offers a dedicated power amplifier alternative within the same broader catalogue for buyers building a separates system.
Key specs that matter
One balanced XLR input and three single-ended inputs are provided. Output power is 90W into 8 ohms, rising to 130W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the AI-303's 25W/50W. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 50,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at a near-immeasurable 0.002%. At 290 x 81.2 x 264mm and 4.2kg, the AX-505 represents a more substantial commitment than the AI-303.
Sound and use context
Expect surprisingly clean, capable amplification reflecting the exceptional 110dB signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.002% distortion figure, representing accomplished value at this price tier.
Pairing
TEAC's own source catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader catalogue.
Alternatives
TEAC's own AP-505 offers a dedicated power amplifier alternative within the same broader catalogue for buyers building a separates system.
Specifications
Model name
AX-505
Type
Integrated Amplifier
Analog inputs (balanced)
1
Analog inputs (single-ended)
3
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
N/A
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
90
Output power (4Ω) (W)
130
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
50 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
110
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.002
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
290 × 81.2 × 264
Weight (kg)
4.2
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