TEAC UD-505-X: USB DAC / Headphone Amplifier

TEAC UD-505-X: A High-Performance Dual Monaural USB DAC and Fully-Balanced Headphone Amplifier

The TEAC UD-505-X is a top-tier dual monaural USB DAC with an integrated, fully balanced headphone amplifier, merging high-end audio design principles with TEAC’s decades of expertise—all in a compact A4-sized chassis. Its dual mono structure ensures greater signal purity, while each stereo channel is powered by an ESS Technology ES9038 Q2M D/A converter for exceptional clarity.

Operating each DAC in mono mode, the UD-505-X achieves a high signal-to-noise ratio, supporting native playback of 22.5MHz DSD and 768kHz/32-bit PCM formats for superior audio fidelity. In the analog processing stage, which is critical to sound quality, four TEAC-HCLD2 circuits are used, delivering an enhanced performance compared to earlier models.

The newly-adopted diamond buffer circuit powers the headphone output, supporting two standard 6.3mm connectors and a 4.4mm 5-pole connector for balanced and active ground connections. This versatile setup ensures optimized sound for various headphones.

The UD-505-X also includes Bluetooth® connectivity with LDAC™ and Qualcomm® aptX HD™ support, enabling high-quality wireless streaming from your smartphone. The UD-505-X stands as a reference USB DAC, combining advanced technology with remarkable flexibility and audio performance.