TEAC NT 503 or UD-503: Opinions?

[Eaglesound]

I bought the NT-503 DAB with great expectations, but alas I am disappointed. I was hoping for more from the AKM 4490 and its DSD 256 capability.

 

I have not compared it head to head with the Mytek Brooklyn, but I am fairly confident that the Mytek is a much better sounding unit. The MB was not put to shame by the T+A DAC 8 DSD.

 

I am keeping the NT-503 for its DAB capability and Tune-In internet radio LoL

 

Then test Manhattan&503.

Everything Audio Network: Audiophile DAC Review!TEAC UD-503 D/A Converter/Preamp“New Flagship Way Above Price Point” My initial impression is that the AKM-chip equipped TEAC’s overall sound quality is on par with the high-end ESS Sabre DACs. The ‘503 exudes a deep soundstage and upper end detail without a hint of harshness. For example, the drum cymbals on the track, “Autumn Leaves,” from the Warren Bernhardt — So Real SACD (a Tom Jung recording that I converted to 24/192), sounds about as good as I have ever heard it. Metallic without being exaggerated — with tons of air, very similar to what I hear with The Benchmark DAC2 and Mytek ESS-equipped converters.

 

The verdict

 

So there you have it: my headline is “TEAC makes a super, fully featured DAC for less than $1,000.” Using the latest AKM DAC chip, dual-mono design and with lots of connectivity, including balanced HP amp and XLR output, the UD-503 steps up the sonic performance feature set over the previous flagship: the UD-501.

And, as important, the UD-503 is as good as much pricier DACs on the market. With its vigorous space presentation and clean, easy-to-listen sonic persona, the UD-503 earns the Everything Audio Network Stellar Sound Award. Its relatively low price is just gravy.

[Eaglesound]

Very,very good!!!Chic USB input!!!

Teac UD503

Hi-Fi News 4/2016

 

84 points

for COMPARISON, HEGEL hd30(4000$ ) received 88 points!!!

 

 

 

 

[Eaglesound]

Very,very good!!!Chic USB input!!!

Teac UD503

Hi-Fi News 4/2016

84 points

for COMPARISON, HEGEL hd30(4000$ ) received a little more 88 points!!!

 

 

 

HD30 got a bit more points.If you Want the sound for much less money,your choice of course Teac ud/nt503.HG30&503 use the same chip AK4490 Verita!!!

[Eaglesound]

Have connected the pcie usb 3.0 NEC D720201 to her Teac NT 503.The sound changed much!I really ponravilsya!Price pcie usb 3.0 only$18.The sound is more pure,elastic bass.Excellent!

[Eaglesound]

Read that very good results from the USB connection Regen you have to try.It's not cheap 175$!

http://www.audiostream.com/content/uptone-audio-usb-regen

 

[Eaglesound]

Sounds like you are saying it doesn't support true gapless playback?

Use native software TeacAvrRemote.NT503 plays without pauses between tracks!!!

[Eaglesound]

I have the NT version, but I presume it is extremely similar if not identical. The volume control is in fact in the analogue domain and is 100% transparent, and to my ears, at least, flawless. Each of my channels goes directly from the TEAC to an amp and speakers. I haven't had a chance yet to switch over to XLR from RCA connections, so if anything, it should sound even better.

It's true.I use the internal controller 503 to the power amplifier 400 Wat.The quality of the internal controller is excellent.Clear,crisp, and distortion-free sound.Cranial with an external preamp Parasound for $ 3,500.,built-in controller 503 to win!!!

[Eaglesound]

kevin gilmore

Of course not!Without a pause just for the grid connection on the UPNP network.Android or ios doesn't matter!The usb connection is of course also without a pause.

Of course, if the album was recorded without a pause! If recorded, with a pause,2-3 seconds.Checked in JRIVER 21.

[Eaglesound]

Regarding gapless, I found when playing DSD via the iOS remote into the NT-503, I get an audible gap, but I doubt it is more than 1.0 seconds; probably it is much less. There are third-party server bridging apps that allow a work-around and provide gapless playback, so it isn't a hardware issue in my case. I've also used this with Spotify, without a significant gap between tracks.

 

 

Nt503 for use in IOS TEAC HR Remote !!!Only in this case will not pause between tracks!!!Repeat for bezdeliga playback in IOS to use the software

TEAC HR remote

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Server built-in JRIVER22 great!