Product Overview & Specifications
The TEAC PD-507T is a high-precision CD transport engineered to deliver pure digital audio playback to external DACs or digital amplifiers. Building upon TEAC’s broadcast-grade CD-5020A mechanism, the PD-507T features a refined semi-floating drive mount and custom drive control circuitry that isolate mechanical vibrations and reduce electrical noise during disc reading.
Housed in a full-metal enclosure with 8mm solid aluminum side panels, a semi-floating top plate, and TEAC's proprietary Stress-Less three-point steel isolation feet, the PD-507T minimizes resonance throughout the signal path. Powered by an internal toroidal-core transformer with triple secondary windings and independent power supplies for digital, clock, and mechanism circuits, it features a 10MHz master clock input for seamless synchronization with external clock generators like the TEAC CG-10M-X.
KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- Refined CD-5020A Transport Mechanism: Semi-floating drive mount decouples spindle motor and actuator vibrations from the chassis for enhanced optical reading precision.
- Triple-Winding Toroidal Power Supply: Toroidal transformer with separate rectifiers provides isolated power rails for the audio path, transport mechanism, clock, and amber OLED display to prevent cross-component interference.
- 10MHz Master Clock Input: Includes a 50Ω BNC input accepting sine or square waves to synchronize internal timing with external master clock generators.
- Unused Output Disabling: Allows users to turn off unused optical or coaxial digital output circuitry to lower internal noise and maximize output signal purity.
- Stress-Less Isolation Feet: Solid steel three-point support feet allow micro-movements to reduce mechanical vibration transfer and maintain natural acoustic timbres.
- Automated Trigger Integration: 12V Trigger IN and THRU jacks allow synchronized power management with integrated amplifiers and preamps.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Product Type | Pure Compact Disc Digital Transport |
| Supported Media Formats | Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
| Coaxial Digital Output | 1 x Gold-Plated RCA (0.5 Vp-p / 75 Ω) |
| Optical Digital Output | 1 x TOSLink (JEITA RC5720C) |
| Master Clock Sync Input | 1 x Gold-Plated BNC (10 MHz / 50 Ω Impedance) |
| Clock Input Levels | Sine Wave: 0.5 to 1.0 Vrms | Square Wave: TTL Equivalent Level |
| System Control I/O | 1 x 3.5mm 12V Trigger IN (DC 12V / 1mA) 1 x 3.5mm 12V Trigger OUT (THRU) |
| Chassis Construction | Full Metal Body, 8mm Aluminum Side Panels, Semi-Floating Top Plate |
| Isolation System | Three-Point Stress-Less Machined Steel Isolation Feet |
| Display | Dimmable Amber OLED Display |
| AC Power Requirements | AC 120V 60Hz / AC 220–240V 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 4 W (Operating) | 0.3 W (Standby) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 290 x 84.5 x 248.8 mm (11.5" x 3.3" x 9.8") including protrusions |
| Weight | 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs) |
| Included Accessories | AC Power Cord, Remote Control (RC-1338), 2 x AAA Batteries, 3 x Foot Pads, Owner's Manual |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 Years |

