TEAC VRDS-701T CD Transport

The TEAC VRDS-701T is a premium CD transport designed as the perfect digital partner for the TEAC UD-701N DAC, using TEAC's acclaimed VRDS (Vibration-free Rigid Disc-clamping System) mechanism and outputting DSD512 and PCM384 to the UD-701N via I2S for a level of CD playback quality that standard transports cannot match.

Type and Technology

CD transport. TEAC VRDS mechanism, a rigid disc-clamping system that mechanically suppresses disc vibration for stable, low-jitter reading. Digital outputs: I2S (for UD-701N connection, supporting DSD512/PCM384), AES/EBU, coaxial, optical. CD-DA, CD-R, and CD-RW compatible. Specialized in clean digital output without an internal DAC stage for maximum upstream DAC performance. Pairs with the TEAC UD-701N to unlock DSD512 upsampled CD playback.

Sound Character

A CD transport's primary role is to deliver a stable, jitter-free digital bitstream to a DAC, the VRDS mechanism's disc-clamping system directly reduces the mechanical vibration that causes read errors and jitter, and the I2S connection to the UD-701N provides a lower-jitter, lower-noise digital link than any S/PDIF connection can offer. The result is a CD playback experience that reveals what the UD-701N's DAC is truly capable of with disc-based sources.

Build and Finish

Premium chassis matching the Reference 700 Series aesthetic. Top-loading mechanism design. Available in black and silver.

Best For

TEAC UD-701N owners who want the best possible CD playback from their digital system, the reference CD transport partner for the Reference 700 system.

What's in the Box

• TEAC VRDS-701T CD transport
• Remote control
• Power cable
• Documentation

Specifications