Look past the inclusion of the VRDS transport mechanism and there is still plenty to admire in the ’701. This is a beautifully made player with a pleasingly chunky casework that weighs in at a considerable 11.1kg. We particularly like the precise feel of the two small control dials – one...
Most digital components either ignore vibration-induced nonlinearities or throw mass and rigidity at the problem. TEAC's UD-701N and VRDS-701T opt for a strategy I regard as more elegant. It may also be more effective. The 701N's brushed-aluminum front panel matches that of the VRDS-701T...