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Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee:
For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered."
Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions.
Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Custom cables
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | AV.com Standard | AV.com Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Finance from £30.42 per month (14.9% APR Representative) 0% finance available.
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Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA) (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Financial Services UK Limited (company number 14290857), which is authorised and regulated by the FCA for carrying out regulated consumer credit activities (firm reference number 987889), and for the provision of payment services under the Electronic Monday Regulations 2011 (firm reference number 1021834).
More infoTo make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 0.00% | £25.00 | 12 months: £18.75Final Payment: £18.75No settlement fee | £250.00 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92Final Payment: £11.92No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77Final Payment: £8.77No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34Final Payment: £6.34No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 0.00% | £25.00 | 12 months: £18.75Final Payment: £18.75No settlement fee | £250.00 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92Final Payment: £11.92No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77Final Payment: £8.77No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34Final Payment: £6.34No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
Key Features
Product Ref: 358036
The NT-505 is a flagship dual monaural USB DAC with versatile network playback capabilities. It successfully incorporates the latest network technologies, along with TEAC’s decades of accumulated audio design experience, in an attractive package with an A4-sized footprint.
Like its predecessor (the NT-503) it employs a dual monaural circuit design to process audio signals with even greater purity, with the latest VERITA AK4497 DAC chip used on each of the two channels. This improves the S/N (signal to noise) ratio by processing each channel individually in monaural mode, as well as delivering DSD512 (22.5MHz) native and 768kHz/32-bit PCM playback capabilities.
The analogue section, which is one of the keys to sound quality, includes four TEAC-HCLD buffer amp circuits that allow different drive modes, – fully-balanced drive for balanced output, and parallel drive mode for unbalanced output – to achieve enhanced acoustic expression. On the network audio side, the NT-505 supports high-quality music subscription services, namely TIDAL and Qobuz, and is Roon ready. There’s also a built-in MQA decoder, and you will enjoy unlimited music content on the Internet thanks to its high-quality digital and analogue processing technologies. In addition to a wide range of digital and analogue inputs, a Bluetooth® receiver supporting LDAC™ and Qualcomm® aptX HD™ allows you to stream high-quality audio wirelessly from your smartphone to this flagship USB DAC.
The NT-505 is a compact and high-spec USB DAC and network player that supports the latest Hi-Res formats and online music subscription services.
| PCM | 16/24/32-bit, 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384/705.6/768 kHz |
|---|---|
| DSD | 2.8/5.6/11.2/22.5 MHz |
| PCM | 16/24-bit, 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz |
|---|---|
| DSD | 2.8MHz (supported with 176.4kHz/24-bit DoP format) |
| PCM | 16/24-bit, 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz |
|---|---|
| DSD | 2.8 MHz (supported with 176.4kHz/24-bit DoP format) |
| USB DAC | Asahi Kasei Microdevices AK4497 × 2 |
|---|---|
| Up-Conversion | Up to 384kHz/32-bit PCM, 22.5MHz DSD |
| PCM Filters | Sharp Roll Off, Slow Roll Off, Short Delay Sharp, Short Delay Slow, Low Dispersion, off |
| DSD Cutoff Frequencies Narrow | 39kHz (at 2.8M), 78kHz (at 5.6M), 156kHz (at 11.2M) or 312kHz (at 22.5M) |
| DSD Cutoff Frequencies Wide | 76kHz (at 2.8M), 152kHz (at 5.6M), 304kHz (at 11.2M) or 608kHz (at 22.5M) |
| Connector | RJ-45 x 1 (100Base-T) |
|---|---|
| MQA Decoder | Built-in |
| USB | USB B port, USB 2.0, Asynchronous Mode Transfer, Bulk Transfer |
|---|---|
| Compatible Software | TEAC HR Audio Player (Windows, Macintosh) |
| COAXIAL digital (rear) | RCA Pin × 1 (Gold-Plated) |
| Input Level | 0.5 Vp-p |
| Input Impedance | 75 Ω |
| Optical Digital (rear) | TOS-Link × 1 |
| Input Level | −24.0 dBm to −14.5 dBm Peak |
| Coaxial Digital (front) | 1/8” (3.5mm) mini* × 1 (Combined with Optical digital Input, Detected Automatically) |
| Input Level | 0.5 Vp-p |
| Input level | −24.0 dBm to −14.5 dBm peak |
| USB (front) | USB A port |
| Supported media | USB Flash Drive |
| Bluetooth® version | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Output class | Class2 (Range: Approx. 33ft / 10m) |
| Supported Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP |
| Content Protection | SCMS-T |
| Supported Codec | LDAC™, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD, aptX™, AAC, SBC |
| No. of Paired Device | Maximum 8 Devices |
| XLR balanced XLR | × 1 pair (gold-plated) |
|---|---|
| Output level | Fixed (0 dB), fixed (+6 dB), Variable, Output Off (Selectable) |
| Maximum Output Level | 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, Full Scale, into 10 kΩ, When Set to Fixed (0 dB)) |
| Output Impedance | 188 Ω |
| RCA Unbalanced | RCA pin × 1 Pair (Gold-Plated) |
| Output Level Fixed | (0 dB), fixed (+6 dB), Variable, Output Off (Selectable) |
| Maximum Output Level 2.0 Vrms | (1 kHz, Full Scale, into 10 kΩ, When Set to Fixed (0 dB)) |
| Output impedance | 150 Ω |
| Connector | 1/4” (6.3mm) Stereo TRS jack × 1 (Gold-Plated) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output | 500 mW + 500 mW (into 32 Ω) |
| Supported Impedances | 16–600 Ω |
| Type | Crystal Oscillator |
|---|---|
| Number of Clocks | 2 (44.1kHz and 48kHz) |
| Connector | BNC (Gold-Plated) |
|---|---|
| Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Input Level | Rectangle Wave Equivalent to TTL Levels | Sine Wave 0.5 to 1.0 Vrms ading |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz – 80,000 Hz (+1/–3 dB, 192kHz PCM Input, RCA Output, Digital Filter off) |
|---|---|
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.002 or less (192kHz PCM Input, RCA Output, Digital Filter Off) |
| S/N Ratio | 110 dB or Higher (192kHz PCM Input, RCA Output, Digital Filter Off) |
| Windows | Windows 10 | Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit) | Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit) | Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) |
|---|---|
| Macintosh | High Sierra (macOS 10.13) | Sierra (macOS 10.12) | El Capitan (OS X 10.11) | Yosemite (OS X 10.10) | Mavericks (OS X 10.9) | Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8) | Lion (OS X 10.7) |
| Power Supply | AC 220-240V 50Hz (UK/Europe) |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 20 W (0.4 W in Standby) |
| Overall dimensions (W x H x D, including protrusions) | 290 × 81.2 × 248.7 mm / 11.4” x 3.2” x 9.8” |
| Weight | 3.9 kg / 8.6 lbs. |
