TEAC PE-505 Fully-balanced Phono Amplifier

Description

 

About the TEAC PE-505 Fully-balanced Phono Amplifier

The TEAC PE-505 Fully-balanced Phono Amplifier is a standout phono stage for customers who want to get the absolute best from their vinyl setup.

The key advantage is its fully balanced design, which significantly reduces noise and improves signal purity. This results in a quieter background, greater detail retrieval and a more refined listening experience, especially with high-end MC cartridges.

What really sets it apart is the level of control. With adjustable gain, loading and even selectable EQ curves, the PE-505 allows you to fine-tune your system to match your cartridge perfectly. It’s a serious upgrade for anyone building a high-performance analogue system.

Engineered for serious analogue systems, the PE-505 combines advanced technology with flexible adjustment options, making it an ideal partner for high-end turntables and cartridges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the benefit of a fully balanced phono stage?
   A fully balanced design reduces noise and interference, resulting in cleaner, more detailed sound.
2. Does the PE-505 support moving coil cartridges?
   Yes. It is specifically designed to handle both MM and MC cartridges with adjustable gain and loading.
3. Can I adjust the settings for different cartridges?
   Yes. It offers adjustable gain and impedance to match a wide range of cartridges.
4. What are selectable EQ curves used for?
   They allow playback of records that were mastered with different equalisation standards.
5. Is this suitable for high-end systems?
   Yes. The PE-505 is designed for serious analogue setups and pairs well with high-performance turntables and amplifiers.

 

What the Experts Say

• Hi-Fi Reviews – TEAC’s Reference series components are praised for their precision engineering, low noise performance and detailed sound reproduction.
• Industry Feedback – The PE-505 is recognised as a high-end phono stage offering exceptional flexibility and balanced design advantages.

 

Ideal For

• High-end vinyl playback systems
• Moving coil cartridge users
• Audiophiles seeking maximum analogue performance
• Systems requiring low-noise phono amplification

 

Features

• Full differential inputs/outputs circuits
• High-precision RIAA EQ circuit achieves less than 0.05dB of deviation
• Individual EQ curves for monaural records and ones with EQ from DECCA and COLUMBIA
• Balanced MC input
• Switchable MC impedance (10, 22, 47, 100, 220, 470, 1kΩ) / Switchable MM load-impedance capacity (0, 100, 220, 330pF)
• MC load-impedance measurement function
• Switchable MM/MC gain (High/Low)
• Subsonic detection
• Subsonic filter (17Hz, –24dB/oct.)
• MONO function that mixes left and right channels as a monaural channel
• DEMAG function that de-magnetizes cartridge
• 3-position pin-point feet
• GND terminal
• RoHS compliant

Fully Balanced Dual-Mono Design

Separate left and right channel circuits minimise crosstalk and noise, delivering exceptional channel separation and clarity.

Ultra-Low Noise Circuitry

Designed to handle low-output MC cartridges with minimal noise, preserving delicate musical detail.

MM and MC Cartridge Compatibility

Supports a wide range of cartridges with selectable gain and impedance settings.

Adjustable Gain and Loading

Fine-tune performance to match your cartridge for optimal sound quality.

Selectable EQ Curves

Includes multiple equalisation curves (RIAA and others), allowing playback of a wider range of records.

High-Quality Components

Premium-grade components and precision engineering ensure accurate signal processing and long-term reliability.

Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs

Includes both XLR and RCA outputs for flexible system integration.

 

Specifications

Brand: TEAC
Model: PE-505
Product Type: Phono Amplifier

Design

• Fully balanced dual-mono architecture

Cartridge Support

• MM (Moving Magnet)
• MC (Moving Coil)

Gain Settings

• Adjustable for MM and MC

Impedance Loading

• Adjustable

Equalisation

• RIAA and selectable EQ curves

Inputs

• RCA (phono input)

Outputs

• XLR balanced
• RCA

Dimensions: Approx. 290 × 84 × 271 mm

Weight: Approx. 4.1 kg

MPN: PE-505
SKU: TEAC-PE505

EAN / UPC / GTIN: 4907034223008

 

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