TEAC AP-505 Two Channel Power Amplifier
The AP-505 is a versatile stereo power amplifier based around a high-performance, TEAC-tuned, Hypex Ncore power amplifier module, housed within a compact and elegant case.
Capable of operating in bi-amp and BTL (Bridge Tied Load/Bridged) modes, in addition to conventional stereo operation, the AP-505 produces a maximum 130W + 130W of output power in stereo/bi-amp modes and 250W in BTL/bridged mode. At its heart is an Ncore power amplifier module, made by Hypex of the Netherlands and specially tuned by TEAC’s R&D team, for superlative sound quality
As for the exterior, lightweight aluminum-alloy panels cover a robust steel chassis. A pair of large level meters add visual interest when the amplifier is in action, while TEAC's patent-pending ‘Pin-point’ feet, located at three strategic positions on the underside, add incision to the sound, helping to create a more detailed and stable stereo image.
Features
- Hypex Ncore power amplifier module, tuned by TEAC
- 130W + 130W of max output power, or 250W in BTL/bridged mode
- Can operate in Stereo, Bi-Amp and BTL/bridged modes
- Fully balanced circuit design
- Carefully selected high-quality components, exclusively designed for Hi-Fi applications
- Large toroidal power transformer and Schottky barrier diodes
- Comprehensive protection circuits (Surge, Over-voltage, Thermal)
- Patent-pending ‘Pin-point’ feet for easy installation (Japan Patent No.4075477, No.3778108)
- Large level meters
- Passive-cooling for silent operation
- A4-sized footprint and full-metal body for rigidity, stability and elegance
- XLR Balanced and RCA Unbalanced analog audio inputs (one set of each)
- Wide-pitch, screw-type speaker terminals
- Auto power-saving
- RoHS compliant
Specifications
| Amplifier section | |
| Maximum output power | |
| Stereo, Bi-amp modes | 130W + 130W (4Ω, 1kHz, JEITA) 90W + 90W (8Ω, 1kHz, JEITA) |
| BTL (Bridge) mode | 250W (8Ω, 1kHz, JEITA) |
| Rate output over | |
| Stereo, Bi-amp modes | 115W + 115W (4Ω, 1kHz, THD 0.8%) 70W + 70W (8Ω, 1kHz, THD 0.8%) |
| BTL (Bridge) mode | 220W (8Ω, 1kHz, THD 0.8%) |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.0015% (8Ω, 1kHz, 12.5W, JEITA) |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | 113dB (8Ω, 1kHz, IHF-A) |
| Frequency response | 10Hz to 50,000Hz (+0dB, –5dB, 8Ω, 1W, JEITA) |
| Dumping factor | 370 or higher, JEITA (20Hz to 20kHz, Output impedance: 22mΩ, 8Ω loaded) |
| Input section | |
| LINE IN (Balanced) | |
| Connector | XLR (2: HOT) × 1 pair |
| Input sensitivity | 1.3V (Output 8Ω, THD 1%) |
| Input impedance | 10kΩ or higher |
| LINE IN (Unbalance) | |
| Connector | RCA Pin (gold-plated) × 1 pair |
| Input sensitivity | 0.66V (Output 8Ω, THD 1%) |
| Input impedance | 10kΩ or higher |
| Speaker outputs | |
| Connector | Screw type × 1 set (gold-plated, AWG8 and Banana-plug compatible) |
| Compatible speaker impedance | |
| Stereo, Bi-amp modes | 4Ω to 16Ω |
| BTL (Bridge) mode | 8Ω to 16Ω |
| Power | AC220 to 240V, 50Hz (UK/Europe) |
| Power consumption | 106W |
| Standby power | 0.1W or less (at Auto power-saving mode) |
| Overall dimensions | 290 × 84.5 × 271 mm / 11.4" × 3.3" × 10.7" (W × H × D) |
| Weight | 4.4kg / 9.7 lbs. |
| Included accessories | Power code, Owner's manual (incl. Warranty card) |
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