Does anybody have some experience with this unit? Or any other product from their Reference series? It was rated 3 stars on WhatHifi, but it is the only "negative" review on the internet. I found quite a lot of other reviews and they are all very positive, praising it's looks, sound and DAC quality.
Teac AI-501DA
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muljao
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Have not hear this. It looks fantastic though. The thing about a review is it can skewer confidence.
In that price range (actually for less) is also the Quad Vena which has many of the specs, might also be worth putting on audition list
In that price range (actually for less) is also the Quad Vena which has many of the specs, might also be worth putting on audition list
Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into it. Where I live the Teac is €250 cheaper than the Vena. Looks like that remote is something I'm gonna lose a lot aswell *biggrin*
muljao
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Sorry, I thought the Quad was cheaper.
What exactly are you looking for in an amp. There are loads of options
What exactly are you looking for in an amp. There are loads of options
chebby
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muljao
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Strange there would be that much difference. And by cheaper, i meant less expensive, that quad is anything but "cheap"chebby said:
Indeed, British equipment is slightly more expensive here in the Netherlands. What I am looking for is something I mentioned above. €/£ 800ish integrated amplifier with optical inputs to connect my tv. Vena looks nice though, specially with the Quad S-2.
chebby
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muljao said:
My Quad Vena cost £599 (full RRP). It is hardly expensive.
Nice review (with pics) here ...
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and here ...
http://www.stoneaudio.co.uk/resources/products/downloads/Vena%20HFC%20Oct14.pdf
and here ...
http://www.stoneaudio.co.uk/resources/products/downloads/Vena%20HFW%20Nov14.pdf
From the conclusion of the group test above ...
"First, it's important to point out that none of them, with the exception of the Quad, can step into the shoes of a high-quality conventional integrated amplifier. "
muljao
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chebby said:
In hifi terms no, it's not very expensive. I personally think it looks more high end, but that's just my opinion. Either way it's a desirable enough piece of kit
muljao
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Currently running Dali zensor 7 on a Pioneer A-30 and N-50A network player. Looking to upgrade to a more sofisticated 2.0 bookshelf setup. Price can be around 1000-1200 for both speakers. Will be used in mid sized living room for 50/50 music/movies. Not a bass junkie. Thanks for the input so far, Quad equipment seems sexy.
muljao
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Nelis87 said:
Correct me if I am wrong-
I think it would be possible to run an optical from your tv to the pioneer, as it doubles as a dac.
This might open your amp choices to someting Like a Rega for 900 ish pounds, which may be a better performer due none of its budget being focussed on an integrated dac.
Others may chime in, this stuff is beyond my knowledge as I only have budget gear
The new A-50 and A-70 models have build in dac's, my A-30 does not (using 3,5 to analog atm). My N-50A player does, but I don't want to turn on both devices to watch tv and I like the less boxes kinda stuff.
muljao
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Ya I meant optical to the pioneer streamer.
Those dali 7s look the business. Have you looked into something like the Cambridge Audio cxa80. It got an ok review here on WHF but got much more favourable reviews alsewhere. A nice bit of power and plenty of inputs
Those dali 7s look the business. Have you looked into something like the Cambridge Audio cxa80. It got an ok review here on WHF but got much more favourable reviews alsewhere. A nice bit of power and plenty of inputs
Barbapapa
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Are you looking mostly for a decent integrated to also allow optical-in? Or are looks important as well? For the first option you could look at the NuPrime range (available from hansaudio.nl in The Netherlands): the IDA-6 offers this functionality for a very competitive price, some € 500-600 (but only a 3,5 Audio-in), or the IDA-8 has more extensive functionality (around € 900-100).
Over a year ago I was in a similar position and seriously considered the UD-501DA, but in the end chose the Quad Vena.
Over a year ago I was in a similar position and seriously considered the UD-501DA, but in the end chose the Quad Vena.
Reijer
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Hi Nelis87.
I have the TEAC AI 501DA and I love it. I use it to drive my B&W 685 s2 and the TEAC does that with ease. Enough power, even at higher volumes to fill our room. I have connected the TV, CD/Blu Ray player, set top box from KPN and a TT (with a separate phone preamp) to the TEAC. I also use the USB input to play my music from my laptop. It's also very womenfriendly.......
Go have an audition at a decent hifi store.
I have the TEAC AI 501DA and I love it. I use it to drive my B&W 685 s2 and the TEAC does that with ease. Enough power, even at higher volumes to fill our room. I have connected the TV, CD/Blu Ray player, set top box from KPN and a TT (with a separate phone preamp) to the TEAC. I also use the USB input to play my music from my laptop. It's also very womenfriendly.......
Go have an audition at a decent hifi store.
muljao
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Thanks guys. I think I will be happy either way. Based on looks I'm leaning towards Teac, based on reviews towards the Quad and Cambridge cxa60. An audition will have to decide. I do like the idea of owning an amp and speakers from the same brand (Quad Vena + S-2 for example). Gives me a feeling they are made for eachother, but again that is just a feeling.
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