PD-507T CD Transport

The PD-507T is a CD transport that uses TEAC's highly acclaimed in-house manufactured CD transport mechanism. By specializing in pristine digital output without DAC, it enables high-quality CD playback through various audio systems equipped with digital inputs, including Reference 500 Series USB DAC models. The basic CD transport mechanism is the TEAC CD-5020A, which has a long-standing track record of success in broadcast applications. By combining this rugged and highly reliable mechanism with a semi-floating mounting structure and a specially designed drive circuit, the PD-507T achieves even higher sound quality. The new PD-507T has a new feature that allows you to turn off unused digital outputs. Separate power supplies have been implemented for each clock and digital output. Additionally, the electrical circuitry and mechanical construction have been fine-tuned to deliver an even higher level of sound quality than previous models. The PD-507T also offers connectivity with the CG-10M-X master clock generator to enhance sound quality with an external 10MHz clock. The UD-507 features a new amber (orange) full-dot OLED display and control terminals, which improve system usability when used alongside other Reference 507 Series components. The Reference 500 Series CD transport, based on TEAC's proprietary CD transport mechanism long used in the broadcast industry, and has been meticulously enhanced to deliver even greater sound quality Equipped with a CD Transport Mechanism Enhanced from TEAC’s Proprietary CD-5020A The CD-5020A is a CD transport mechanism designed and manufactured by TEAC, renowned for its robustness and reliability, and has been used in broadcast CD players for many years. Building on the legendary CD-5020A, the mechanism in the PD-507 has been further refined to deliver even higher sound quality. Semi-Floating Drive Mount The entire CD mechanism is mounted on the main chassis with a semi-floating construction that is not fully attached to the chassis. The mounting system has been carefully designed to prevent vibrations from the spindle motor and actuator from being transmitted to the chassis and adversely affecting CD reading. On the other hand, some drive components are rigidly mounted without the use of dampers, eliminating the sound coloration caused by soft elastic material. By employing a structure that utilizes both rigidity and flexibility, the PD-507 achieves more direct and precise CD reading. Drive Control Circuitry, Precisely Tuned for High-Quality Playback The drive control circuit of the CD mechanism is meticulously custom-tuned for the PD-507T to achieve high-quality playback. A natural and open sound is achieved by using a slower feedback loop to control the spindle motor. The spindle and pickup lens drive actuator are driven by a BTL circuit, which does not generate switching noise, resulting in pure signal reading. Features In-House Designed CD Transport Mechanism: Based on the highly acclaimed CD-5020A with custom circuits and parts. Semi-Floating Drive Mount Architecture: Provides an open sound stage. Toroidal-Core Transformer: Designed for dynamic, clean power supplying capability. Two Independent Rectifier Circuits for Motor / Pickup: Designed for clean signal reading. Two Independent Rectifier Circuits for Clock / Digital Audio Output: for pure signal output. Upgraded Mechanical Construction and Circuits: Achieve even higher sound quality. The Selectable Coaxial/Optical Digital Output: for maximum signal purity. Low Phase Noise Crystal Clock Oscillator: For an accurate sound image. 10MHz External Clock Input: Provides system upgradability with the CG-10M-X. Amber Color OLED Full-Dot Display: Highly legible/perfect match with 507 series components. Stress-Less Isolation Foot: Designed to enhance focus and preserve natural timbre. The semi-floating top panel adds an open tonality to the sound. Remote Controller (RC-1338) IEC Power Inlet: enables the customer's free choice of power cord. Normal / Repeat (track/album) / Shuffle / Random / Program Playback Power-On Play Function Track Elapsed Time / Track Remaining Time / Total Remaining Time Display Dimmer Function Auto Power Save Function 12V Trigger In / Through Two Color Options: Silver / Black