TEAC AX-505 Product information

Last update: 2019/1/19

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AX-505

Integrated Stereo Amplifier

Delivering all the dynamics of your music,
a high performance integrated amplifier with balanced input capability

 Features at-a-glance

 115W + 115W of max output power, via a Hypex Ncore power amplifier module tuned by TEAC
 MUSES8920 op-amps for high quality sound
 Independent resistor-ladder type volume control
 Large capacity toroidal-core power transformer and Schottky barrier diodes
 CCLC headphone amplifier circuit for linear sound
 4-pole headphone jack supporting ground-separate connection
 Dual level meters with a 4-step dimmable backlight
 Passive-cooling for silent operation
 Small footprint and full-metal body for rigidity, stability and elegance

Brand

TEAC

Series

Reference 505 series

Model

AX-505-B

AX-505-S

Color

Black

Silver

UPC code

43774033751

43774033768

EAN code

4907034222452

4907034222469

Overall dimensions (W x H x D)

NW

290 x 81.6 x 264 /11.4” x 3.2” x 10.4”

4.2kg / 9.3 lbs

Carton dimensions (W x H x D)

GW

440 x 190 x 340 / 17.3” x 7.5” x 13.4”

5.5kg / 12.1 lbs

Quantity per Master Carton

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 Product overview

The AX-505 is a stereo integrated amplifier that delivers 115W + 115W of output power but occupies
just an A4-size footprint.

In the power amplifier section we’ve employed a cool-running and energy-efficient option, a TEAC­tuned Ncore module by Hypex from Netherlands. Its clear sound with low distortion and high Signal­to-Noise ratio reproduces Hi-Res audio content with true dynamism and musical verve.
In addition, the AX-505 also provides high quality headphone listening, via an integrated headphone
amplifier, one that that supports ‘ground separate’ connection.

Admittedly more ‘eye-candy’ than a functional necessity, a pair of eye-catching level meters on the
front panel track musical volume levels as they ebb and flow. The user experience is further
enhanced by the presence of a well-damped volume control finished with a machined aluminum knob
for precise volume adjustment. A Passive-cooling design, for completely silent operation, allows the
listener to focus on their music without the distraction of irritating fan noise.

Combine this state-of-the-art stereo integrated amplifier with TEAC's latest standalone DAC unit, the
UD-505, or the NT-505 USB DAC/Network Player and you can revel in all the benefits of high-spec,
Hi-Res audio, such as DSD512 and PCM 768kHz content.

 Ncore power amplifier by Hypex, specially tuned by TEAC

The AX-505 is based around a high-performance, energy-efficient
Hypex Ncore power amplifier module which delivers 115W+ 115W
of output power from a small unit. This isn’t a standard Ncore
module… it has been carefully tuned by TEAC to deliver maximum
musical expression from the full breadth of musical repertoire.

 Carefully selected parts, exclusively designed for hi-fi applications

From MUSE op-amps in the analogue section - which fundamentally determines the amplifier’s sound
quality - to ladder-resistor type volume controls, our engineers have carefully chosen all key
components from ‘made for hi-fi’ ranges, wherever possible.

 XLR balanced inputs

The AX-505 is equipped with a pair of XLR balanced analogue audio inputs,
designed to help minimise external noise picked up as an analogue audio signal
travels down the interconnect cable.

 CCLC headphone amplifier circuit for maximum linearity

The AX-505 is also equipped with a 4-pole headphone output jack that supports ‘ground-separate’
connection for excellent channel separation during headphone listening. The CCLC (Coupling
Capacitor-less Circuit) headphone amplifier circuit design, meanwhile, eliminates coupling condensers
in the circuit’s output stage. This reduces sonic colouration during processing, so delivering a more
authentic audio signal to your headphones.