TEAC Audio PE-505 Fully-Balanced Phono Amplifier

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TEAC Audio PE‑505

Elevate your vinyl playback to professional level with the TEAC Audio PE-505 — a fully-balanced phono equaliser amplifier built for ultimate precision and control.

Product Description

The TEAC Audio PE-505 is a high-end phono equalising amplifier designed for analog purists and serious vinyl enthusiasts. It features a fully-balanced dual-monaural circuit from input to output, providing exceptional channel separation and minimal noise. 

Whether you use a moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridge, the PE-505 delivers outstanding flexibility with switchable gain settings, selectable load impedance and capacitance, and even legacy EQ curves (such as DECCA and COLUMBIA) for pre-RIAA era records. 

Its build and sound character reflect TEAC’s professional-studio DNA — reviewers praise its wide soundstage, deep bass control, and ability to reveal fine analog detail without fatigue. 

Key Specifications

• Gain (MM RCA, Low): 34 dB; Gain (MM RCA, High): 46 dB 
  
• Gain (MC RCA, Low): 54 dB; Gain (MC RCA, High): 66 dB
• Balanced output (XLR) rated output level: 4 Vrms; Output impedance: 126 Ω 
  
• S/N Ratio: 106 dB (MM RCA) / 86 dB (MC XLR) 
  
• Total harmonic distortion (MM RCA): 0.002%; (MC RCA/XLR): 0.02% 
  
• RIAA deviation: ±0.05 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz) 
  
• Subsonic filter: 17 Hz, –24 dB/octave 
  
• Unbalanced input: RCA pair (MM/MC compatible) × 1; Balanced input: XLR pair (MC only) 
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 290 × 84.5 × 252.5 mm (11.4″ × 3.3″ × 9.9″) 
  
• Weight: Approx. 4.5 kg (10.0 lbs) 
  

Top 20 Questions About TEAC Audio PE-505

What types of cartridges does the TEAC Audio PE-505 support?
The PE-505 supports both MM (moving magnet) and MC (moving coil) cartridges, with switchable gain and load settings to accommodate a wide variety of models.

Does the TEAC Audio PE-505 feature balanced outputs?
Yes — the PE-505 provides a fully-balanced XLR output pair alongside the standard RCA output, enabling high-end system integration.

Can I connect a mono turntable or single mono channel to the TEAC Audio PE-505?
Yes — the PE-505 includes a mono function that can sum left and right channels for monaural playback. 

What load impedance options are available on the TEAC Audio PE-505 for MC cartridges?
The PE-505 allows selectable load resistance settings: 10, 22, 47, 100, 220, 470, 1 kΩ for MC input. 

What load capacitance options are available for MM cartridges on the TEAC Audio PE-505?
For MM cartridges the load capacitance is selectable: 0, 100, 220, 330 pF. 

Does the TEAC Audio PE-505 support legacy EQ curves?
Yes — in addition to RIAA, the PE-505 supports DECCA and COLUMBIA EQ curves for older monaural records. 

What is the signal-to-noise ratio of the TEAC Audio PE-505?
The S/N ratio is rated at 106 dB for MM input (RCA) and 86 dB for MC input (XLR) under low gain conditions. 

What is the total harmonic distortion for the TEAC Audio PE-505?
The distortion is very low: 0.002% for MM RCA input and 0.02% for MC RCA/XLR input (at 1 kHz, GAIN Low). 

Does the TEAC Audio PE-505 include a subsonic filter?
Yes — the PE-505 includes a subsonic filter at 17 Hz, with a –24 dB/octave roll-off for cleaning up rumble and infrasonic noise. 

Can I upgrade the TEAC Audio PE-505 firmware or use external controls?
While primarily an analog design, the PE-505 includes front-panel functionality like impedance measurement and cartridge demagnetisation. 

What does the cartridge demagnetise (DEMAG) function do on the TEAC Audio PE-505?
The DEMAG function demagnetises the iron cores in MC cartridges and step-up transformers by playing a disc for about 30 seconds in DEMAG mode. 

What are the output levels of the TEAC Audio PE-505?
The unbalanced RCA output rated level is 2 Vrms; the balanced XLR output is 4 Vrms. 
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Is the TEAC Audio PE-505 compact enough for smaller systems?
Yes — with dimensions approx 290 × 84.5 × 252.5 mm, it fits well into standard systems and is lighter than many high-end phono stages. 

What kind of finish options does the TEAC Audio PE-505 come in?
It is available in both silver and black finishes depending on region/variant. 

What is the recommended pairing for the TEAC Audio PE-505?
Pair the PE-505 with a quality cartridge (MM or MC) and use the balanced outputs if your amplifier supports XLR; a decoupled shelf and good grounding will maximise its performance.

Does the TEAC Audio PE-505 require any special calibration?
It does not need complex calibration beyond setting loading and gain to match your cartridge; using the MEASURE key you can verify load impedance including cable resistance. 

How is build quality on the TEAC Audio PE-505?
Reviewers mention high-quality construction including pinpoint feet to isolate vibration, a premium finish and studio-level circuit design. 

Will the TEAC Audio PE-505 improve sound over a basic phono stage?
Yes — especially with a quality turntable and cartridge, the PE-505 offers better resolution, lower noise floor and more control over loading than most entry-phono stages.

What warranty comes with the TEAC Audio PE-505?
The PE-505 comes with a standard 1-year manufacturer warranty covering parts and labour.

For assistance or product questions regarding the TEAC Audio PE-505…
For assistance or product questions, call 443-402-5055 or text 443-402-5064 to reach our team at All Elite Audio, your authorized Maryland dealer with a full home audio showroom.