Reference CD transport • VRDS vibration-free rigid disc-clamping system • dual toroidal power transformers • MQA CD core decoding • 10MHz master clock input
The TEAC VRDS-701T CD Transport is a flagship Red Book Compact Disc transport engineered to extract maximum musical detail from physical discs. Celebrating TEAC's 70th anniversary, it utilizes their legendary VRDS mechanism to clamp the CD firmly across its entire surface, eliminating rotational vibration and warping to deliver ultra-precise digital signal transfer to your outboard DAC.
Key Features & Innovations
Legendary VRDS mechanism technology — the TEAC VRDS-701T CD Transport features TEAC's Vibration-Free Rigid Disc-Clamping System, which mechanically clamps the disc to a high-rigidity aluminum turntable to correct warping and eliminate resonance.
Dual toroidal transformer power supply — dedicated independent toroidal power transformers power the digital control and CD drive circuits separately, preventing power line noise contamination.
10MHz master clock input — includes a 50-ohm BNC master clock input, allowing synchronization with an external master clock generator for absolute jitter elimination and digital timing precision.
MQA CD core decoder built-in — capable of outputting MQA core digital streams via its digital outputs to MQA-compatible DACs for master-quality playback.
Floating mechanism & semi-floating top plate — the CD drive mount and top aluminum plate utilize floating structures to isolate delicate optical readout components from physical chassis vibrations.
FAQ — TEAC VRDS-701T
Does the VRDS-701T have built-in analog audio outputs?
No. The TEAC VRDS-701T CD Transport is a pure digital CD transport with coaxial and optical digital outputs, designed to connect to an external DAC or integrated amplifier with digital inputs.
What is the advantage of the VRDS drive mechanism?
The VRDS system clamps the entire disc onto an aluminum turntable matching its diameter. This eliminates disc wobble, rotational vibration, and optical tracking errors caused by warped CDs.
Can I connect an external 10MHz master clock?
Yes. It features a dedicated 10MHz external clock input on the rear panel for syncing with precision clock generators like the TEAC CG-10M.
Does it play MQA-encoded CDs?
Yes. It features a built-in MQA core decoder and can pass MQA digital signals up to 88.2kHz to an MQA-compatible external converter.
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TEAC UD-701N USB DAC / Network Player
TEAC CG-10M 10MHz Master Clock Generator
Reference 75-ohm coaxial digital cables and BNC clock interconnects
