TEAC has announced its new PD-507T CD transport, a component the company says is a next-generation solution that expands the capabilities of its Reference 500 Series.
The transport features the company’s proprietary high-quality CD mechanism, and TEAC suggests the PD-507T can serve as a companion to external DACs and a wide range of digital audio systems that require reference-grade CD playback.
TEAC points out that by specializing in pristine digital output without a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) it enables ultra-clean CD playback through various audio systems equipped with digital inputs, including Reference 500 Series USB DAC models. The company asserts the CD transport is particularly compatible with its recently released UD-507, a discrete DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier.
The basic CD transport mechanism is the TEAC CD-5020A, which has a long-standing track record of success in broadcast applications. By combining this rugged and reliable mechanism with a semi-floating mounting structure and a specially designed drive circuit, the PD-507T TEAC states that music fans can experience a more refined audio experience.
Some of the other features the new PD-507T offers include the ability to allow users to turn off unused digital outputs. Beyond the proprietary transport tray, TEAC stresses the unit incorporates separate power supplies for each clock and digital output. Additionally, the electrical circuitry and mechanical construction have been fine-tuned to deliver an even higher level of sound quality than previous models.
 The PD-507T also offers connectivity with the CG-10M-X master clock generator to enhance sound quality with an external 10MHz clock. The UD-507 features a new amber-colored full-dot OLED display and control terminals, which improves system usability when used alongside other Reference 500 Series components.
MSRP for the new TEAC CD transport is $1,699.99.
