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CD / SACD players and transports — TEAC VRDS-701

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TEAC VRDS-701
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The VRDS-701 is a CD player from TEAC, a well-established Japanese manufacturer known for accomplished transport mechanism engineering, built with wide bandwidth. The VRDS-701 brings TEAC's considered VRDS transport engineering to disc-based digital source playback.

Key specs that matter

Frequency response for CD spans a wide 5Hz to 80,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB - a remarkable figure extending far beyond conventional audible range. Output impedance is 220 ohms balanced or 180 ohms single-ended. Signal-to-noise ratio is 108dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.002%. At 444 x 111 x 333mm and 11.1kg, the VRDS-701 maintains a substantial chassis reflecting TEAC's characteristic VRDS transport mechanism build quality.

Sound and use context

Expect clean, detailed CD playback reflecting the exceptionally wide 5Hz-80kHz bandwidth and solid 108dB signal-to-noise figure, consistent with TEAC's broader considered VRDS transport engineering heritage.

Pairing

TEAC's own HA-507 preamplifier and NT-505-X DAC share the brand's coherent engineering philosophy, forming natural companion components.

Alternatives

TEAC's own NT-505-X offers a standalone DAC alternative within the same broader digital source catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    VRDS-701

  • Transport

    Yes

  • Player

    Yes

  • SACD support

    N/A

  • Engine

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    5

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    80 000

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    220

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    180

  • Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)

    108

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)

    0.002

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    444 × 111 × 333

  • Weight (kg)

    11.1

  • Official link

    https://teac.jp/int/product/vrds-701/

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