As a HIFI enthusiast, it is definitely necessary to spend a lot of money on the purchase of equipment. Whether it is a front-end player, decoder, op amp and terminal output device, it must have a certain quality to show the charm of a lossless music. In fact, the decoder products of the level of ten thousand yuan are not high in the HIFI circle, and they are not low. Of course, what suits you is the best. So I personally always uphold that no matter how good the equipment is for music, you burn friends to do what they can.
The product I share with you today is a new advanced decoder product from Japan's TEAC-NT-505-X, the biggest feature of this product can be directly used for network music decoding, supporting HIGH-definition music subscription services, including TIDAL and Qobuz. It has high-quality digital and analog processing technology, which can output unlimited music on the Internet into high-quality HIFI audio content at will. It can effectively save a lot of time and money to obtain lossless audio resources, which is really a once and for all enjoyment. As a high-quality HIFI device, it is essential to obtain Hi-Res high resolution audio certification.
The surface material of this product is made of all-metal shell brushing, and the restrained black paint accentuates its calm gentlemanly style. A4 paper size size does not take up too much countertop space. The layout of the operation panel is very simple, with switching levers, coaxial input interfaces, display knobs, menu buttons, USB flash access ports, monitor device output interfaces and volume knobs. The XLR and RCA outputs on the back are designed in a dual symmetrical layout, and the fibers and so on are equipped. The base adopts a newly developed zero-pressure nail foot three-point support system, which makes its product more stable. It also supports remote control operation for easy remote use.
Built-in ESS Technology ES9038 Q2M high-performance decoder chip that supports sample rates up to 22.5MHz DSD and 768KHz/32bit PCM signals. Supports external clocks for enhanced performance. Dual mono circuit design and fully balanced design, MQA decoder can achieve studio mastering level sound quality. There are more parameters of this product on the Internet, and I am more concerned about its use experience, after all, a good product ultimately captures the user's heart or its sound quality.
Next, let's talk about the key points of this product, how exactly is its sound quality? Choosing a well-known headphone brand Schur's SRH-1840 large headband, this product has a specially customized 40mm neodymium magnet sound unit, with teac-NT-505-X decoder what kind of spark will collide? Since everyone's auditory perception of audio and their understanding of the content of the music are different, the following views are only my personal opinions and do not represent the views of the general public.
Soundstage Positioning: Eagles "California Hotel"
Classic is classic, irreplaceable "California Hotel", unfortunately the original singer of this song is also the lead singer of eagles, Mr. Grayfrey, also left us for a long time. Of the many versions I prefer the '94 live pickup version, this California hotel is destined to be a timeless classic for HIFI enthusiasts on the planet. Back to the point, this piece encompasses a variety of modern pop instrumental music and is known for its accurate positioning of the pickups. TEAC-NT-505-X with Shure SRH-1840 is still very accurate in the soundstage positioning part, especially the electric guitar treble SOLO part is clear and open, full of transparency, and has a strong excitement. The electric bass in the mid-bass zone is very stable, and the low-frequency bottom drum gives me the feeling that it is enough. Although the lower potential is slightly less than hot, it is OK for me who does not have low frequency requirements.
Female Vocal Part: Faye Wong's "To Youth"
Faye Wong's voice is one of my favorite female musicians, delicate and sweet with a long aftertaste. In the early days, Faye Wong's mixing in the Hong Kong music scene was a banner in the early days of reform and opening up. This young song is one of the few faye Wong singles I like in recent years, this song is based on a lyrical narrative, running through the midrange zone. The Tace nt-505 and Shure SRH-1840 are quite good at parsing, releasing the ethereal and beautiful translucency of Faye Wong's voice, but I personally don't think it can be pushed to the perfect ten layers. But it shows a natural sweetness, and the layers are already very good.
Boys' Section: Li Jian, "On the Shores of Lake Baikal"
Li Jian, a talented man from Tsinghua University, is one of the few clear streams in the "I Am a Singer" program, and has his own unique skills in songwriting and singing. The ethereal male singer is definitely not a waste of time, and this song on the shores of Lake Baikal has already captured the hearts of many young girls. Li Jian's voice position is in the perfect upper part of the midrange, with a slight sense of heaviness, very stable and solid. TEAC-NT-505-X with Shure SRH-1840 performs better than the female alto in this song, and the vocals are more prominent and clear, which is very beautiful under the violin. The tune is natural and peaceful, with a nice sense of emptiness. This combination is perfect for listening to Li Jian's works and satisfying the ears of hollow male voices who like the alto sound.
TEAC-NT-505-X supports Bluetooth 4.0, and mobile phone casting playback is more convenient. Overall, as a 10,000-yuan front decoder, it is a good product in terms of configuration parameters and actual listening experience. If you're on a budget, it's worth considering. Any other views and insights on this product are welcome to leave a message in the comment area, and we will share it interactively.