TEAC NT-505 Dual monaural USB DAC/Network Player

 
I am selling my TEAC NT-505 (NOT X) Dual monaural USB DAC/Network Player, which is using most desired AK4497 DAC chip that is no longer in production due to the fire on the factory in 2020. This DAC sounds amazing for its money, especially when paired with TEAC G-10 clock. I upgraded this DAC to the TEAC UD-701N model (which I am also selling) and finally to ESOTERIC N-01XD. Each upgrade made a big improvement in SQ and sound stage/3d. 

The unit has slight deterioration of the display crystals. Some of them appear dimmer than others, which do not affect sound, please see the pictures. Other than that the unit in perfect condition. 

Including all original packaging: remote, manual and a power cord.

You can read more about this DAC here: https://teac.jp/int/product/nt-505/top    There are a lot of positive reviews on the internet. 
 

Like its predecessor (the NT-503) it employs a dual monaural circuit design to process audio signals with even greater purity, with the latest VERITA AK4497 DAC chip used on each of the two channels. This improves the S/N (signal to noise) ratio by processing each channel individually in monaural mode, as well as delivering DSD512 (22.5MHz) native and 768kHz/32-bit PCM playback capabilities.

The Analog section, which is one of the keys to sound quality, includes four TEAC-HCLD buffer amp circuits that allow different drive modes, - fully-balanced drive for balanced output, and parallel drive mode for unbalanced output - to achieve enhanced acoustic expression.

On the network audio side, the NT-505 supports high-quality music subscription services, namely TIDAL, Qobuz and Roon Ready. There’s also a built-in MQA decoder, and you will enjoy unlimited music content on the Internet thanks to its high-quality digital and Analog processing technologies.

In addition to a wide range of digital and Analog inputs, a Bluetooth® receiver supporting LDAC™ and Qualcomm® aptX HD™ allows you to stream high-quality audio wirelessly from your smartphone to this flagship USB DAC.

The NT-505 is a compact and high-spec USB DAC and network player that supports the latest Hi-Res formats and online music subscription services.