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It is equipped with the highly acclaimed BurrBrown PCM1791A Dac for high-end digital data from audio CD, USB memory, iPod and iPhone into supreme analogue signals. The RCA output terminals feature gold plated connections. The CD drawer drive incorporates a central structure with optimal weight balance to deliver high quality sound. It can also be connected to an external DAC. The front and side panels are made from luxurious sturdy aluminium. It is in excellent condition with only some very minor marks which are hardly noticable. It has had very little use and is fully working. It comes... read more
A tidy, feature-rich mid-2010s TEAC like this is still a nice practical buy if you want a compact CD player with modern-ish USB/iPod support and a decent DAC section. At £175, it looks fair to good rather than a steal: new and refurbished pricing sits much higher, while used examples of this sort of TEAC generally land in the mid-hundreds of pounds, so this is comfortably in sensible territory rather than ambitious.
What makes it worthwhile is the combination of solid disc playback, Burr-Brown DAC pedigree, and the extra flexibility of USB playback/recording, which gives it more everyday utility than a plain CD spinner. TEAC has discontinued the model, so a clean, complete unit can be attractive for someone who wants one box that handles discs and files without fuss. At this price, I’d mainly want to confirm smooth drawer action, reliable disc reading, and that any remote or original accessories are present if they matter to you.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
TEAC Corporation stands as a pillar of Japanese audio engineering, founded in August 1953 by Katsuma Tani, a former aeronautics engineer with an uncompromising vision for sound reproduction. The company emerged from the merger of two entities—the Tokyo Television Acoustic Company (1953) and the Tokyo Electro-Acoustic Company (1956)—consolidating under the TEAC name in 1964. From its inception, TEAC pursued a singular mission: to deliver authentic sound to music enthusiasts through technically superior products, a philosophy that has guided seven decades of innovation.
TEAC built its reputation primarily on magnetic recording equipment, establishing dominance in open-reel tape decks and cassette machines throughout the 1960s and beyond. The company's flagship TD-102 stereo tape recorder, launched in April 1957, gained international recognition and set the standard for the industry. Beyond tape machines, TEAC expanded into turntables, CD players, and digital audio components, while simultaneously establishing TASCAM in 1971 as its professional recording subsidiary—a brand that became synonymous with studio-grade equipment worldwide.
Today, TEAC occupies a distinctive position bridging vintage collectibility and contemporary hi-fi. The brand commands respect among analog enthusiasts and professional engineers for its legacy of precision engineering, while its modern Esoteric line serves the high-end market. TEAC products appeal to discerning buyers who value heritage, build quality, and sonic authenticity over mass-market appeal, positioning the brand as a respected mid-to-premium player with particular strength among those seeking vintage and analog-focused solutions.
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