TEAC – Teac Fully Analog Dual Monaural Headphone Amplifier. Black Color
A headphone Amplifier to Achieve peak headphone performanceIn general, a headphone output from conventional hi-fi components does not allow even high-quality headphones to perform at their peak potential. The same way one chooses an amplifier to match with your favorite speakers, it is important to choose a headphone amplifier that matches your favorite headphones. A headphone amplifier is a “must-have” listening device for audiophiles. In order to develop a first-class low distortion Class-A headphone amplifier, TEAC held a series of sound evaluations during its development. These tests led to the careful choosing of parts and discrete circuit design. Each channel is completely designed on an individual basis to avoid signal interface to/from another. This eliminates crosstalk, crucial for headphone listening. MUSES8920 Op-Amps – for high-end qualityMUSES8920 Op-Amp chip-sets are designed for high-end audio. Employed individually on the Left and Right channels, they help achieve superior sound. This Op-amp performs superb IV-conversion and is already very well regarded and used in a wide-range of hi-fi components. Additionally, alarge Toroidal-core power transformer is employed to supply stable current to the every part of the circuit. Damping Factor Selector to optimize headphones’ characteristicEach pair of headphones has its Damping Factor, a resisting force against non-intentional movement of the diaphragm moving air forward and backward as sound. The value of the Damping Factor varies model by model, as diaphragms are made of different materials, in different shapes or different construction designs. The HA-501 provides 5 selectable Damping Factors, so users have the best-suited signal for multiple headphones. Total 2,800mA of output power drives your high impedance headphonesThe HA-501 achieves a remarkable 1,400Full analog circuit design Discrete design Class-A Amplifier Dual Monaural design Active DC Servo technology Dual MUSES8920 Op-amps for Left and Right channels 1,400mW + 1,400mW Output Power (at 32 ohms) Damping Factor Selector Oversized Toroidal-core Power Transformer Full-metal Jacket, Rigid construction A pair of XLR connectors by Neutrik for balanced audio input 2 pair of RCA pin connectors for unbalanced audio input on rear (Gold-plated) 1 stereo audio input on front (1/8″ or 3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack) 1 stereo headphone out on front (1/4″ or 6.35mm Stereo Jack) 1 pair of RCA pin connectors for stereo unbalanced audio output (Gold-plated) Switchable output line level (Fixed, Variable, Off) +/-15V high voltage operation current achieved high S/N ratio Precisely machined aluminum knobs (Volume, Input, Damping Factor) Auto-muting when headphone plug is disconnected
TEAC, Headphone Preamps & Converters HA-501-B
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