DACs — TEAC UD-507

The UD-507 is an accomplished digital-to-analogue converter from TEAC, a well-established Japanese manufacturer known for accomplished, considered digital and analogue engineering, built with comprehensive DSD format support. The UD-507 brings TEAC's more accomplished current engineering to standalone digital conversion.

Key specs that matter

DSD compatibility reaches an exceptional DSD 22.5MHz, with PCM support up to 32-bit/384kHz. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 5Hz to 70,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Input impedance is 50,000 ohms balanced or 24,000 ohms single-ended. Output impedance is 40 ohms balanced or 20 ohms single-ended. Analogue outputs are fixed-level. Signal-to-noise ratio is a strong 105dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.01% at 22kHz. At 290 x 85 x 249mm and 4.9kg, the UD-507 maintains a manageable DAC chassis reflecting TEAC's considered Japanese engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect clean, detailed conversion reflecting the strong 105dB signal-to-noise figure and comprehensive DSD 22.5MHz format support, consistent with TEAC's broader accomplished engineering philosophy.

Pairing

TEAC's own amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader catalogue.

Alternatives

Other manufacturers' comparable DACs offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare format support and measured performance at a similar price point.