TEAC AI-301DA-X Integrated Amplifier with USB Streaming

Brand: TEAC | SKU: AI-301DA-XBlack | UPC: 043774033690

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TEAC AI-301DA-X Integrated Amplifier with USB Streaming - Safe and Sound HQ

TEAC AI-301DA-X Integrated Amplifier with USB Streaming

Color: Black

Price
$599.99

Excellent sound in your living room or on your desktop, A compact integrated amplifier with Bluetooth®. receiver

The AI-301DA-X is a successor to the AI-301DA, offering a newly refined audio performance tuned in Europe.

In order to update the sound quality to meet today’s requirement for Hi-Res sound, our engineers have carried out an exhaustive development program, using selected parts ranges exclusively specified for hi-fi applications.

Supporting DSD128 and PCM192/32 input from PC/Mac, an improved analogue audio circuit delivers excellent sound quality, while a built-in Bluetooth®. receiver supports the Qualcomm® aptX™. codec, allowing you to enjoy high quality wireless audio streaming from a PC or tablet.

In addition, the AI-310DA-X’s subwoofer pre-out and auto-power on/off functions allow you to create a compact 2.1ch home theater system which can be set to automatically power up when your TV set is turned on.

Rich and engaging sound quality, refined in Europe
The previous AI-301DA sounded excellent but our engineers have gone even further with AI-301DA-X, listening, tuning and refining the audio quality over an extended period of time, the final tuning being carried out in Europe. The results of those efforts can be heard in the rich, musical character and considerable dynamic ability of this latest version.

High performance power amplifier from ICEpower
The beating heart of the AI-301DA-X is a high performance, energy efficient power amplifier module from ICEpower of Denmark. Thanks to its intelligent energy management technology, the AI-301DA-X can deliver as much as 60W + 60W of output power.

Robust aluminum body and small footprint
A sleek and compact body with a small footprint (215mm width, 254mm depth and 61mm height) allows you to place the AI-301DA-X in very small spaces, such as in a tiny gap in a TV stand or on a desktop. A beautifully machined aluminum volume knob and panels give it an innate feeling of elegance, while full-metal body construction achieves excellent vibration suppression, to minimise any adverse effects on sound quality.

Built-in Bluetooth®. receiver for wireless streaming
The AI-301DA-X features a built-in Bluetooth®. receiver module supporting the Qualcomm® aptX™. codec for high quality wireless audio streaming. Qualcomm® aptX™. achieves low-latency and excellent error recovery, resulting in superb sound, qualities which have made this codec an industry-standard for wireless streaming. And, for the benefit of those streaming from an iPhone/iPad, the high-performance AAC codec is also supported.

Automatically powers up on detecting a digital signal
The AI-301DA-X automatically turns on when an incoming digital audio signal is detected, and automatically turns off when the signal is switched off. This allows you to, for instance, switch on the AI-301DA-X merely by powering up your TV set, ensuring you can enjoy enhanced TV audio with the minimum of fuss.

32-bit BurrBrown PCM1795 D/A converter
In order to process the huge amounts of digital audio data present in DSD128 and PCM 192kHz/32 content, a high-performance BurrBrown PCM 1795 D/A converter is employed. Its 32-bit processing conveys fine detail and a depth of sound from Hi-Res files that’s far beyond what you can hear from standard audio CD.

Supports DSD128 native playback
The AI-301DA-X is equipped with a USB port supporting DSD Native playback. This directly converts DSD signal into an analogue waveform in ASIO2.1 and DoP formats, without changing the PCM format. In addition, asynchronous transfer mode is also supported for accurate data transfer by referencing the more accurate on-board clock of the AI-301DA-X. Furthermore, a free TEAC HR Audio Player allows users to play back, Hi-Res files such as DSD128 and PCM192/32 from Windows/Mac without the need for complicated configuration.

High quality 100mW + 100mW headphone output stage
The AI-301DA-X integrates TEAC’s CCLC (Coupling Capacitor-less Circuit) into its onboard headphone amplifier, an innovation that that delivers rich bass sound and quick transient response, by eliminating capacitors in the output stage, while delivering 100mW + 100mW of output power (32ohm load).

Conventional coaxial and optical digital inputs
In addition to a USB audio input, conventional S/PDIF inputs are also provided, the coaxial digital input supporting signals up to 192kHz/24-bit while the optical supports up to 96kHz/24-bit.

Subwoofer pre-out for 2.1 system
A subwoofer pre-out on the AI-301DA-X allows you to connect a powered subwoofer for extra bass sound in a 2.1ch system, especially useful for TV sound enhancement.

Brand TEAC
Model AI-301DA-X
Power Output (Watts)/ THD Stereo 4 Ohm 43
Power Output 8 Ohms (Watts) 22
Total Harmonic Distortion .1%
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB) 95
Amplifier Class Class D
App Control Yes
HDMI Inputs 0
HDMI Outputs 0
ARC, eARC No
Analog Inputs 2
Analog Outputs 0
Phono Preamp No
Optical/Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 / 1
Subwoofer Outputs 1
Preamp Output No
XLR Inputs 0
XLR Outputs 0
Home Theater Bypass No
Bluetooth Yes
Streaming No
DAC Burr Brown 1795
AM/FM Tuner No
Room Correction No
Dimensions -No Antenna H x W x D (inches) 2 7/16" x 8 1/2" x 10"
Weight (lbs) 4.6
Warranty 1 Year

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Price
$599.99
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Brand
TEAC
Arcam
Yamaha
NAD Electronics
Model
AI-301DA-X
A5
A-S501
C 338
Power Output (WATTS)/ Stereo 8 Ohm
22
50
85
50
Power Output(WATTS)/ Stereo 6 Ohm
100
Power Output(WATTS)/ Stereo 4 Ohm
43
75
50
Damping Factor
240
> 300
Total Harmonic Distortion
.1%
.5%
0.019%
0.03%
Signal to Noise Ratio
95
106
99
98
Amplifier Class
Class D
Class AB
Class AB
Class D
App Control
Yes
No
No
No
HDMI Inputs
0
0
0
0
HDMI Outputs
0
0
0
0
ARC, eARC
No
No
No
No
Analog Inputs
2
3
6
2
Analog Outputs
0
0
1
0
Phono
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
OPTICAL/COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUTS
1 / 1
1 / 2
1 / 1
2 / 2
Subwoofer Outputs
1
0
1
1
PRE-AMP Output
No
Yes
No
No
XLR Input
0
0
0
0
Home Theater Bypass
No
Yes
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Streaming
No
No
No
No
DAC
Burr Brown 1795
ESS Sabre ES9018
Texas Instruments PCM5101
Cirrus Logic CS4382
AM/FM Tuner
No
No
No
No
Room Correction
No
No
No
No
Dimensions No Antenna (H x W x D)
2 7/16" x 8 1/2" x 10"
3 5/16" x 17 1/16" x 14 5/16"
6" x 17 1/8" x 15 7/16"
2 13/16" x 17 1/8" x 12 3/16"
Weight (lbs)
4.6
17.64
22.7
10.7
Warranty
1 Year
5 Years
2 Years
2 Years
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Fast shipping and products arrived perfectly. Thank you for a good experience

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I just came back from visiting my big brother out of state who has a system in the mid 5 figure mark. When I came back I was inspired to upgrade but decided to wait. But then my Sub stopped working. I saw these on sale and thought “Is it meant to be?” Of course it was. I have these paired with a NAD T-778 streaming Qobuz. So far I am really enjoying these. I am hearing old songs as if they are new again. I have been listening to music more than ever. Bass is solid and highs are crisp. A truly immersive speaker. While I wouldn’t dare say they are as good as my big brother’s setup, they are close enough to put a smile on my face. I think they are a solid option for the price range. I am very satisfied and they are still breaking in.

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