TEAC VRDS 701T - Review

**Macca** · 01-10-2023, 15:10

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Would you also describe the sound as smoother?

No not really. Although I suppose we would need a definition of smoother' we both agree on

That's why I used 'calmer'. That's not the same as 'smoother' - at least for me.

**Jimbo** · 01-10-2023, 15:45

Originally Posted by Macca

No not really. Although I suppose we would need a definition of smoother' we both agree on

That's why I used 'calmer'. That's not the same as 'smoother' - at least for me.

Just trying to get a handle on what you mean. I know its difficult to describe how sound comes across sometimes.

When I have heard improvements in digital playback they have usually resulted in a smoother less edgy (etched) sound which was a criticism of early digital playback.

**Macca** · 01-10-2023, 16:05

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Just trying to get a handle on what you mean. I know its difficult to describe how sound comes across sometimes.

When I have heard improvements in digital playback they have usually resulted in a smoother less edgy (etched) sound which was a criticism of early digital playback.

An unfounded one IMV - I mean if you replace your 1970s Linn Sondek/Grace/AT95 with a modern 2 to 22 Hz flat device and play it into the same 15 watt Naim Nait and Linn Kans whose clipping, lack of bass and midrange hump livened up the stodgy, rolled off sound from the deck, then yeah, it's going to sound a bit edgy

Like I said in the original post I would not take any of my sound quality opinions too seriously. They are what I perceive in casual listening but I strongly suspect I would not be able to tell it apart from the Audiolab if put to the test.

**Jimbo** · 01-10-2023, 16:14

In theory A CDT should not have a sound of it own?

BUT like all things hifi maybe they can contribute something that changes the sound in some way.

**Macca** · 01-10-2023, 16:26

Yes, it's not impossible.

**Gazjam** · 01-10-2023, 18:10

Hear ya Martin, is what it is.

But it sounds different to the Audiolab, as does my modded Oppo 203.

Its a conundrum,
only sensible conclusion being digital can sound different… cos Reasons?

(Apologies to the measurement crowd, it’s not You, it’s Me)

**Macca** · 01-10-2023, 18:40

Originally Posted by Gazjam

Hear ya Martin, is what it is.

But it sounds different to the Audiolab, as does my modded Oppo 203.

Its a conundrum,
only sensible conclusion being digital can sound different… cos Reasons?

(Apologies to the measurement crowd, it’s not You, it’s Me)

well, there's technical reasons it can be, I mentioned a couple I am aware of in the o/p. Or I'm mistaken and they are the same.

Really I'm fine with that either way as long as it sounds good to me.

**Gazjam** · 01-10-2023, 18:49

Originally Posted by Macca

well, there's technical reasons it can be, I mentioned a couple I am aware of in the o/p. Or I'm mistaken and they are the same.

Really I'm fine with that either way as long as it sounds good to me.

Ditto.

**Jimbo** · 02-10-2023, 19:36

Do you remember this thread Martin?

https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...2915-Teac-VRDS

**Macca** · 02-10-2023, 20:22

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Do you remember this thread Martin?

https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...2915-Teac-VRDS

doesn't ring any bells. The old ones look great but they're £500 or so which is too much for something that might die in a week.

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