{"product_id":"teac-vrds-701-dual-monaural-usb-dac-cd-player","title":"TEAC VRDS-701 Dual Monaural USB\/DAC CD Player","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\nTEAC VRDS-701 Dual Monaural USB\/DAC CD Player\nSEO-Optimized Product Page\n====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n.bh-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}\n.bh-title{font-size:2.75rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2}\n.bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n.bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n@media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n.bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n.bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n.bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n.bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n.bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n.bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n.bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bh-eyebrow\"\u003eTEAC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTEAC VRDS-701 Dual Monaural USB\/DAC CD Player\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eVRDS CD Mechanism • TEAC ΔΣ 32-Bit Discrete DAC • Dual Monaural Design • USB-C DAC Input • MQA Full Decoder • 10MHz Clock Input • Balanced XLR Outputs • Headphone Amplifier • Preamp Functionality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"overview\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTEAC VRDS-701 CD Player with Discrete DAC, VRDS Transport, and Preamplifier Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTEAC VRDS-701\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance CD player, USB DAC, digital preamplifier, and headphone amplifier built for serious two-channel systems. Created as part of TEAC’s Reference 700 Series, it combines the brand’s newly developed VRDS disc mechanism with a proprietary TEAC ΔΣ 32-bit discrete DAC for precise, expressive digital playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the VRDS-701 is TEAC’s Vibration-Free Rigid Disc-Clamping System, designed to reduce disc rotation vibration, stabilize playback, and improve disc-reading accuracy. The unit also functions as a capable digital hub, with USB-C, coaxial, and optical digital inputs, plus coaxial and optical digital outputs for flexible system integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith balanced XLR outputs, RCA analog outputs, variable output capability, a built-in headphone amplifier, MQA decoding, PCM support up to 384kHz\/32-bit, DSD support up to 22.5MHz, and a 10MHz external clock input, the VRDS-701 is designed for listeners who want a refined single-box digital source without sacrificing system flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"highlights\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNewly Developed VRDS Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clamps the CD to an aluminum turntable to reduce unwanted vibration and improve read accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTEAC ΔΣ 32-Bit Discrete DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — Proprietary FPGA-based DAC design supports high-resolution PCM and native DSD playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Monaural Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Independent left and right signal paths help improve channel separation and sonic focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C DAC Input\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports PCM up to 384kHz\/32-bit and DSD up to 22.5MHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In MQA Full Decoder\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enables high-quality playback of compatible MQA sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \u0026amp; Unbalanced Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Includes XLR and RCA analog outputs with fixed and variable output modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — Front-panel 6.3mm headphone output delivers up to 500mW + 500mW into 32 ohms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Clock Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10MHz BNC clock input allows integration with compatible master clock systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"technology\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVRDS Disc-Clamping System\u003c\/strong\u003e — TEAC’s VRDS mechanism reduces disc vibration by clamping the CD to an aluminum turntable with the same diameter, helping stabilize rotation and reduce read errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete DAC Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rather than using an off-the-shelf DAC chip, the VRDS-701 uses TEAC’s proprietary ΔΣ 32-bit discrete DAC architecture with FPGA processing and original algorithms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Preamp Functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e — Variable XLR and RCA outputs allow the VRDS-701 to connect directly to a power amplifier in many systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Digital Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — USB-C, coaxial, optical, digital outputs, 12V trigger input\/output, and 10MHz clock input make the VRDS-701 suitable for advanced hi-fi and custom installation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — TEAC VRDS-701\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the TEAC VRDS-701 only a CD player?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It functions as a CD player, USB DAC, digital preamplifier, and headphone amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the VRDS-701 support SACD?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The VRDS-701 supports audio CD and CD-R\/CD-RW discs in CD-DA format. It does not support 8cm CDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I connect the VRDS-701 directly to a power amplifier?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The VRDS-701 offers variable analog output through XLR and RCA connections, allowing it to function as a digital preamplifier in compatible systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The front-panel 6.3mm headphone output provides up to 500mW + 500mW into 32 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized TEAC Dealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5% Reward Points on Every Purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice Match Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert Hi-Fi System Matching \u0026amp; Setup Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEAC VRDS-701T CD Transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEAC UD-701N USB DAC \/ Network Player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEAC AP-701 Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEAC CG-10M-X Master Clock Generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTEAC VRDS-701 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Monaural USB\/DAC CD Player \/ Digital Preamp \/ Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupported Disc Media\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio CD, CD-R\/CD-RW in CD-DA format; 8cm CDs not supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTEAC ΔΣ 32-bit discrete DAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR × 1 pair, RCA × 1 pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR: 220 ohms; RCA: 180 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Output Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed 0dB: 2.0Vrms; Fixed +6dB: 4.0Vrms; Variable: XLR 12Vrms, RCA 6Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5Hz–80kHz +1dB \/ -6dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105dB, A-weighted, 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.002%, 1kHz, LPF 20Hz–20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3mm stereo jack × 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadphone Amplifier Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mW + 500mW into 32 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Type-C × 1, USB 2.0 or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB Input Signal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 44.1kHz–384kHz, 16\/24\/32-bit; DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoaxial Digital Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA × 1; 0.5Vp-p; 75 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoaxial Input Signal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 32kHz–192kHz, 16\/24-bit; DSD 2.8MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptical Digital Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTOSLINK × 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptical Input Signal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 32kHz–192kHz, 16\/24-bit; DSD 2.8MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoaxial RCA × 1, Optical TOSLINK × 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClock Sync Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBNC × 1, 10MHz, 50 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExternal Control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V trigger input and 12V trigger output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC 120V, 60Hz; AC 220–240V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandby Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e444 × 111.3 × 333.6mm including protrusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.8kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+5°C to +35°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Humidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 85%, no condensation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTEAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × TEAC VRDS-701 Dual Monaural USB\/DAC CD Player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × AC Power Cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × RC-1338 Remote Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × AAA Batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × Foot Pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"TEAC\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"CD Players, USB DACs, Digital Preamplifiers, Headphone Amplifiers, Hi-Fi Components, Reference Audio Components\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TEAC","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":54279353139566,"sku":"TEACVRDS701BLK","price":3999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":54279353172334,"sku":"TEACVRDS701SLVR","price":3999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/TEACVRDS701BLK.webp?v=1783539274","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/teac-vrds-701-dual-monaural-usb-dac-cd-player","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}