TEAC PD-507T CD Transport

TEAC Reference 500 · House of Stereo Your CD collection is not finished with you. Pull out an album, load the disc, and give it your attention. The PD-507T brings TEAC’s disc-mechanism experience to a compact dedicated transport, sending digital audio to the DAC you choose. No streaming queue to manage. No forgotten password. Just the record you meant to hear. Dedicated CD transport with optical and coaxial digital outputs. TEAC mechanism derived from the broadcast-proven CD-5020A. Semi-floating drive mount and top panel. Optional 10 MHz external clock input. DesignSystem matchingSpecificationsManual & support Original TEAC photography, showing the Black finish. A mechanism with a working pedigree The starting point is TEAC’s own CD-5020A mechanism, developed for demanding disc-playback applications. In the PD-507T, a semi-floating mount and specially tuned drive circuitry address vibration and the behavior of the transport itself. A semi-floating top panel and substantial aluminum side panels extend that mechanical attention to the enclosure. A toroidal transformer feeds separated circuits, with dedicated supplies for clock and digital-output functions. You can disable an unused digital output. These are focused changes to a component with a clear assignment: read a CD and deliver its digital signal cleanly to the next stage. An upgrade path, not a shopping prerequisite The PD-507T operates with its own internal clock. A compatible 10 MHz reference, such as the CG-10M-X, can be added through the BNC input. There is no need to purchase an external clock just to start listening. Choose the DAC. Keep the discs. PD-507T → optical or coaxial digital cable → DAC → amplifier. An integrated amplifier with a suitable digital input can combine the last two stages. For a compact TEAC separates system, explore the UD-507 DAC/headphone amplifier/preamplifier and AP-507 power amplifier. The coaxial RCA socket carries digital audio. It is not an analog line output, even though the connector looks familiar. The PD-507T has no internal DAC and cannot feed an analog-only input directly. If you want a player with conversion built in, compare the VRDS-701. Digital outputs, optional clock input and trigger connections. Technical specifications Product type Dedicated CD transport; no DAC or analog outputs Discs Audio CD; compatible finalized CD-R and CD-RW audio discs Disc mechanism TEAC design derived from CD-5020A Digital outputs Coaxial RCA S/PDIF and optical Toslink; unused output can be disabled CD audio 44.1 kHz / 16-bit External clock input 10 MHz BNC, 50 ohms Power supply Toroidal transformer; separated clock and digital-output supplies Display Amber full-dot OLED System control 12 V trigger input and through connection Dimensions (W × H × D) 290 × 84.5 × 248.8 mm, including protrusions Weight 4.0 kg / approximately 8.8 lb Power consumption 4 W; standby 0.3 W Included Power cord, RC-1338 remote, two AAA batteries, three foot pads and owner’s manual Finishes Black; Silver (limited availability) Before you place the order Does it play SACD? This is a CD transport. Choose it for audio CDs and compatible recordable CDs, not SACD-layer playback. Is the PD-507T the same as the PD-505T? No. These are separate models. The PD-507T adds refinements to power supplies, output selection and system usability. Our PD-505T page remains available for customers comparing or researching that model. What else do I need? A compatible digital input, the appropriate optical or coaxial cable, and an amplifier/speaker or headphone chain. The rear-panel photograph and manual are the quickest way to check the connections before buying. Documents & support PD-507T owner’s manual (PDF) TEAC manufacturer product information · TEAC USA support Available to order. Lead time depends on finish and supplier availability; Silver is limited. Contact House of Stereo for a time-sensitive delivery. DAC, digital interconnects and external clock are sold separately.