Does anyone have experience with the TEAC VRDS-701 CD player?
Im seriously considering buying one to connect to my NSC 222.
My current Arcam CDS50 has become very temperamental, so its time to replace it.
I bought it originally because of its SACD playback and streaming combo - but I only own a handful of SACD so not a great loss.
I started looking for a replacement with a USB input to DAC, so that I can feed my iPad into it and play Apple lossless/HiRes.
I have considered a Marantz 30n, and the Technics SL-G700M2 - both SACD capable with the Technics being the most promising.
I have also condidered a Rega Saturn III - ( I have the excellent Planar 8 )
Then I came across the Teac - which seems to have garnered some good reviews.
The VRDS-701 actually has a USB-C input to its DAC - first time I’ve come across that - so connecting to an iPad should be very straightforward.
Thanks for any future feedback
It’s become standard for almost all Japanese CD players. Makes a lot sense. Future proofs them against becoming doorstops of the mech cannot be repaired.
I have the Teac about a year now. It is very dynamic , Transparent and detailed. It works well with my 52/135 Harbeth system, I don’t think that you would be disappointed, though I believe that the new Atoll CD400 is superb, even if it’s a little expensive compared to the Teac. Best of luck whichever player you select.
Of course another option is to buy the transport model, TEAC VRDS-701T, to connect to your 222 via coaxial cable. I have one, and it is superb. The advantage is lower price, not using up one of the scant two analog inputs on the 222, and most signifcantly, taking advantage of the Naim sound of the 222 DAC, which you presumably like. Either model can use an external clock. On the other hand, of course you may want a discrete CD player that can be used with any amplifier.
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