TEAC VRDS-701 CD Player with VRDS Mechanism
TEAC VRDS-701 CD Player with VRDS Mechanism
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The TEAC VRDS-701 is a flagship integrated CD player and digital transport built around TEAC's legendary VRDS (Vibration-Free Rigid Disc-Clamping System) mechanism. By clamping the CD onto a turntable of equal diameter and mechanically eliminating rotational vibration, rotational instability, and disc warping, the VRDS mechanism enables ultra-precise optical readout. Designed for reference audio systems, the VRDS-701 features a dual-mono structure with TEAC Delta Sigma discrete DAC processing, dual toroidal power transformers, and an isolated internal power architecture.
In addition to serving as a standalone CD player via balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs, the VRDS-701 functions as a pure digital transport via coaxial and optical S/PDIF outputs. The heavy-duty chassis incorporates floating top plates and TEAC Stressless Foot vibration-dampening feet to minimize internal resonances, delivering a ultra-quiet background (116 dB SNR) and extended frequency reproduction up to 70 kHz.
KEY FEATURES & SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS
- Proprietary VRDS Clamping Mechanism: Clamps the compact disc onto a high-rigidity turntable to eliminate rotational micro-vibrations, warp distortions, and servo-tracking errors.
- TEAC Delta Sigma Discrete DAC: Custom-designed discrete Delta-Sigma digital-to-analog converter stage supports high-resolution PCM and DSD digital audio decoding.
- Dual Toroidal Power Transformers: Separate, dedicated toroidal power supply sections for the digital and analog stages ensure complete electrical isolation and stable current delivery.
- Dual-Mono Preamplifier & Output Stage: Fully balanced dual-mono circuitry delivers superior channel separation and low cross-talk via balanced XLR and RCA outputs.
- Dedicated CD Transport Mode: Allows bypass of internal DAC and analog stages to deliver a clean digital signal to external DACs via S/PDIF coaxial or optical outputs.
- TEAC Stressless Foot Design: Three-point pin-point isolation feet with floating attachment points prevent microphonic vibration transfer from surfaces.
- Precision Master Clock Architecture: High-precision internal clocking minimizes digital jitter during reading and conversion stages.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Category | High-End Integrated CD Player & CD Transport |
| Supported Disc Formats | Standard Audio CD (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-RW |
| Transport Mechanism | TEAC VRDS (Vibration-Free Rigid Disc-Clamping System) |
| Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) | TEAC Delta Sigma Discrete Architecture |
| Analog Output Levels | 2.0 V RMS (RCA) | 4.0 V RMS (XLR) |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz – 70,000 Hz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | Up to 116 dB (A-Weighted) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.002% (1 kHz) |
| Power Supply Architecture | Dual Toroidal Core Power Transformers (Independent Analog & Digital Rail) |
| Analog Audio Outputs | 1x Stereo Pair Balanced XLR, 1x Stereo Pair Unbalanced RCA |
| Digital Audio Outputs | 1x Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA), 1x Optical S/PDIF (Toslink) |
| Chassis & Isolation Construction | Rigid Metal Enclosure with Floating Top Plate & TEAC Stressless Feet |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 444 x 111 x 349 mm (17.5" x 4.4" x 13.7") |
| Net Weight | 11.1 kg (24.5 lbs) |
| Manufacturer | TEAC Corporation |
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