TEAC A-1D Distinction Series Stereo Amplifier

by Teac

Product Details

• Item Weight: 21.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds
• ASIN: B000083CUJ
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #263,786 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 14, 2006

Product Description

If you're into lots of knobs, buttons and switches, the Teac A-1D Stereo amplifier is not for you. If you're seeking a component that delivers superlative sound quality and definition, this distinctive stereo amplifier is worth considering. Teac's Distinction series offers audiophile quality at a midroad affordable price. 2 Pair In-line binding post speaker terminals Direct Input Accessory Power Outlets (switched and unswitched) Power output - 50 Watts per channel (8 ohms @ 1kHz); 75 Watts per channel (4 ohms @ 1kHz) Frequency Response - 5 Hz to 60,000Hz 6 Audio inputs 1 Audio output 1 Audio Pre-Output Aluminum Front Panel Size - 17.1 x 4 x 15 Weight - 17 pounds

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Teac quality has improved dramatically, January 14, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: TEAC A-1D Distinction Series Stereo Amplifier (Electronics)

There was a time in the '70s where Nakamichi was the high-end king and Teac owned the mid-level cassette deck market. Both names implied a quality of builde and performance. Then came cd's and both companies lost their way.

Nakamichi was bought out and began to make less impressive but still mid-hi end. Teac took another more drastic rout. They bean to make all kinds of audio- receivers and cd players- much of it similar to the low-end sony/pioneer/kenwood sort.

Recently Teac seems to have put some renewed dedication to higher end quality audio. I've gotten the distinction line as a gift for my son and was admittedly surprised at the high quality Teac seems to have espoused.

While the Distinction CD player is great, this integrated amp is no slouch either. It played my Totem Model 1's when we hooked it up and played them rather well (not as good as my Rotel Amp but they aren't in the same league anyway).

Whatever Teac decided to do with the Distinction Series it was a good choice. Quality build and sound is impressive, believe it or not nearing entry-level NAD components territory in my opinion. Maybe it's just a one-shot deal but Teac seems to be trying with the Distinction series.