Jud Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 What a comedian. Wasn't trying to be. One thing is that a million wrong suggested search terms come up with some form of "teach," but just ignore those and press the search icon with "teac" in the field. One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
wgscott Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 If you want, I can try to download the App and put it on my server for you. Link to comment
wgscott Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Wasn't trying to be. One thing is that a million wrong suggested search terms come up with some form of "teach," but just ignore those and press the search icon with "teac" in the field. I had to search using "Teac Corp" and then explicitly look for iPhone apps (since it is not officially an iPad app.) The Android App has a different name. I tried to get it to run in an Android emulator on OS X. I failed. Link to comment
JakovH Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I switched the search function to iphone only, found it and am downloading now. This is the one I am using: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teac-hr-remote/id1028255780?mt=8 Teac Hr Remote By TEAC CORP. Sometimes stuff shows up only for iPhone and not iPad unless you put in iPhone explicitly. I am only making wild guesses. Link to comment
wgscott Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 It is better than it looks. There is also a very primitive web browser interface. Unfortunately, they haven't implemented a browser-based controller (that I could find). So far, my heaviest use for the network interface (apart from player controls) is streaming from "radio" stations. It is very easy for my British wife to get BBC from whatever local suits her, for example, and the "Favorites" thing makes for a nice easy-to-use shortcut. Link to comment
wgscott Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Cross-reference: For your reading pleasure http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f22-networking-networked-audio-and-streaming/there-any-os-x-universal-plug-dplay-control-point-software-doesnt-suck-28247/ Link to comment
EuroDriver Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 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 Sound Test, Monaco Consultant to Sound Galleries Monaco, and Taiko Audio Holland e-mail [email protected] Link to comment
Jud Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 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 Assuming you're using both with HQP, what you'd hear is parts quality and perhaps analog design. At double the price, let's hope the Brooklyn would be better in these categories! One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
astr0b0y Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I'm considering getting an NT-503. I have a UD-501 and really enjoy its performance when being fed DSD by HQPlayer controlled by Roon. Can the NT? - be seen and used by HQPlayer as a target device on the LAN input? - assuming the question the the above is yes, can the LAN input accept DSD256? - assuming yes to both of the above, can HQPlayer running on OS X send DSD256 over the LAN or is it limited to Core Audio's DSD128 over DoP? I really want a DAC that can accept DSD256 via LAN which can also have it's own filters defeated. Link to comment
Miska Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I got my NT-503 on Friday... - be seen and used by HQPlayer as a target device on the LAN input? No, it is pretty much UPnP + Spotify Connect. So far I've only tested Spotify Connect which worked fine. - assuming the question the the above is yes, can the LAN input accept DSD256? No, based on specs, up to DSD128. - assuming yes to both of the above, can HQPlayer running on OS X send DSD256 over the LAN or is it limited to Core Audio's DSD128 over DoP? I believe USB output from Mac is limited to DSD128. I have successfully tested DSD256 using ASIO driver from HQPlayer on Windows. I really want a DAC that can accept DSD256 via LAN which can also have it's own filters defeated. Choices for such are so far pretty limited... Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer Pulse & Fidelity - Software Defined Amplifiers Link to comment
bixby Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I haven't checked in here for a while, but ud-503 got my attention. Was hoping to read some solid opinions on it. Instead I read 160 posts and get "meh" on the nt 503. Is that it? I'll get back to using the search function now, if indeed the Teacs are just not that great. Link to comment
wgscott Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'm very pleased with the NT-503. The UD-503 is basically the same thing, with a few different input options (including analogue, instead of network). I'm just not one to go on about lifting veils and punching beyond price-point kind of stuff. Link to comment
bixby Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'm very pleased with the NT-503. The UD-503 is basically the same thing, with a few different input options (including analogue, instead of network). I'm just not one to go on about lifting veils and punching beyond price-point kind of stuff. Thanks WG, I did read your comments but you noted you had not seriously compared it to much else. But all in all sounds like you are pleased. cheers Link to comment
wgscott Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks WG, I did read your comments but you noted you had not seriously compared it to much else. But all in all sounds like you are pleased. cheers It replaced my Nova, which I was using as a DAC and a pre, via a Halide Bridge (to avoid its limited USB). So that is all I can really compare it to. (I since moved my Nova into my bedroom, paired it with some D5 speakers and am using optical input via an Apple TV, and that sounds outstanding, fwiw, given the limitations of the ATV input). Link to comment
Norton Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I was hoping for more from the AKM 4490 and its DSD 256 capability. I'm currently feeding my Esoteric player/DAC, which shares the same 4490 chips and I guess much of the circuitry with the 503, with HQP (sadly 128 is all my current PC can manage). Sounds magnificent to me, with the Esoteric's upsampling and filter options turned off, letting HQP do the work. Am planning to try 256 once I've upgraded to an i7 and worked out how to install the linux necessities to support native DSD Link to comment
Eaglesound Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 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 $1,000.” Using the latest AKM DAC chip, dual-mono design and with lots of connectivity, including balanced HP amp and XLR output, the UD-503 steps up the sonic performance feature set over the previous flagship: the UD-501. And, as important, the UD-503 is as good as much pricier DACs on the market. With its vigorous space presentation and clean, easy-to-listen sonic persona, the UD-503 earns the Everything Audio Network Stellar Sound Award. Its relatively low price is just gravy. My system: Audio computer-based Snakeoil with linear supply>PPA v2+power supply for ti4700>, IS0 REGEN+power supply for ti4700>Teac NT503>power amplifier> The best Linux system for music!!! https://www.snakeoil-os.net/ Link to comment
Eaglesound Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Very,very good!!!Chic USB input!!! Teac UD503 Hi-Fi News 4/2016 84 points for COMPARISON, HEGEL hd30(4000$ ) received 88 points!!! My system: Audio computer-based Snakeoil with linear supply>PPA v2+power supply for ti4700>, IS0 REGEN+power supply for ti4700>Teac NT503>power amplifier> The best Linux system for music!!! https://www.snakeoil-os.net/ Link to comment
Miska Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 for COMPARISON, HEGEL hd30(4000$ ) received 88 points!!! I guess it depends how you use the DAC... To me, HEGEL HD30 is uninteresting since it is stuck to max 192/24 inputs. Signalyst - Developer of HQPlayer Pulse & Fidelity - Software Defined Amplifiers Link to comment
beerandmusic Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I guess it depends how you use the DAC... To me, HEGEL HD30 is uninteresting since it is stuck to max 192/24 inputs. Just curious as to your opinion on the ud503, i read you just bought one last friday. how does it compare in your mind to anything else you have tried for the purpose of your use using hqplayer upsampled? Link to comment
Eaglesound Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 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!!! My system: Audio computer-based Snakeoil with linear supply>PPA v2+power supply for ti4700>, IS0 REGEN+power supply for ti4700>Teac NT503>power amplifier> The best Linux system for music!!! https://www.snakeoil-os.net/ Link to comment
Eaglesound Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 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$18.The sound is more pure,elastic bass.Excellent! My system: Audio computer-based Snakeoil with linear supply>PPA v2+power supply for ti4700>, IS0 REGEN+power supply for ti4700>Teac NT503>power amplifier> The best Linux system for music!!! https://www.snakeoil-os.net/ Link to comment
Eaglesound Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Read that very good results from the USB connection Regen you have to try.It's not cheap 175$! http://www.audiostream.com/content/uptone-audio-usb-regen My system: Audio computer-based Snakeoil with linear supply>PPA v2+power supply for ti4700>, IS0 REGEN+power supply for ti4700>Teac NT503>power amplifier> The best Linux system for music!!! https://www.snakeoil-os.net/ Link to comment
kevin gilmore Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 anyone know the tricks to get a nt-503 to see a shared folder on a windows 10 machine? tried every kind of permissions possible, does not even ask for a username/password Link to comment
wgscott Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 anyone know the tricks to get a nt-503 to see a shared folder on a windows 10 machine?tried every kind of permissions possible, does not even ask for a username/password Try with this: BubbleUPnP Server Link to comment
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