CD isn’t dead—at least not yet. With used discs flooding the market at bargain prices, new releases still arriving on shiny plastic, and a wave of affordable DACs making transports relevant again, TEAC sees an opportunity. Enter the PD-507T, a next-generation CD transport in the brand’s acclaimed Reference 500 Series. Built around TEAC’s proven high-quality CD mechanism, it’s designed for listeners who aren’t ready to rent (sorry, stream) all their music and still want uncompromising reference-grade playback from their CD collections.
If you don’t believe us, explain why brands like FiiO, Shanling, Audiolab, Onkyo, Denon, Marantz, Rotel, and Ruark are still rolling out new CD players and transports. I dragged a FiiO DM13 across Europe this summer with a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X headphones, and plenty of curious onlookers wanted to know where to get one.
No, CDs aren’t headed for the same vinyl-style renaissance, but let’s not ignore reality: millions of people still own sizable CD collections, and a growing number have invested in network amplifiers, desktop DACs, and headphone amps with digital inputs. The opportunity for serious CD playback hasn’t vanished—it’s just evolving.
Proven Transport Tech, Evolved for 2025
The TEAC PD-507T doesn’t bother pretending to be something it’s not—it’s a pure CD transport, no DAC inside, just clean digital output ready to feed whatever high-end converter you’ve already invested in. At its core sits the TEAC CD-5020A, a mechanism that’s been pulling broadcast duty for years without breaking a sweat. TEAC drops it into a semi-floating chassis with a custom drive circuit, and suddenly you’ve got a transport that doesn’t just spin discs, it does it with finesse.
And because audiophiles love switches almost as much as tubes, the PD-507T lets you turn off unused digital outputs to keep the signal path as lean as possible. Each clock and digital output even gets its own dedicated power supply, because apparently sharing is overrated when it comes to reference-grade gear.
For those chasing the last 1% of sonic purity, the PD-507T also syncs with TEAC’s CG-10M-X master clock generator, giving you the option to run an external 10MHz clock. Pair it with the UD-507 DAC/preamp/headphone amp, and the system integration gets slick—right down to the amber full-dot OLED display that looks as sharp as it reads.
TEAC PD-507T Key Features & Design Highlights
The PD-507T takes a practical, engineering-first approach. It uses a toroidal-core transformer with independent rectifier circuits to separately power the motor, pickup, clock, and digital outputs—an arrangement that minimizes interference and ensures stable performance. Digital outputs are selectable between coaxial and optical, with the option to disable unused connections to reduce noise.
A low phase noise crystal oscillator governs clocking accuracy, while a 10MHz external clock input offers compatibility with TEAC’s CG-10M-X for system upgrades.
From a usability standpoint, the PD-507T includes a full-dot amber OLED display designed for clear legibility and visual consistency with the Reference 500 Series. Stress-less isolation feet and a semi-floating top panel work together to manage vibration and preserve tonal balance. Control comes via the supplied RC-1338 remote, while an IEC power inlet allows flexibility with power cords.
Playback modes cover the essentials—normal, repeat, shuffle, random, and program—supported by functions like power-on play, dimming, auto power save, and 12V trigger in/through. Buyers can choose between black or silver finishes to match existing systems.
TEAC PD-507T Specifications:
- Playable Discs: Audio CD (including CD-R, CD-RW)
- Clock Sync Input: BNC (10 MHz / 50 Ω)
- Digital Outputs:
- 1 × Coaxial
- 1 × Optical
- Power Supply:
- AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz (Europe)
- AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S./Canada)
- Power Consumption: 4 W
- Standby Power: 0.3 W
- Dimensions (W × H × D):
- 290 × 84.5 × 248.8 mm
- (11 1/2″ × 3 3/8″ × 9 7/8″)
- Weight: 4.0 kg (8.8 lb)
- Included Accessories:
- Power cord × 1
- Remote control (RC-1338) × 1
- AAA batteries × 2
- Foot pads × 3
- Owner’s manual (with warranty) × 1
The Bottom Line
The TEAC PD-507T is a no-compromise CD transport built for those still committed to physical media. At $1,699 USD, it combines TEAC’s proven CD-5020A mechanism, isolated power circuits, selectable digital outputs, and optional 10 MHz external clock support to deliver clean, reliable digital playback to external DACs and modern audio systems.
Its semi-floating chassis, stress-free isolation feet, and upgraded mechanical and electrical design ensure long-term stability and tonal consistency. This isn’t about chasing trends—it’s for listeners who value precision, durability, and compatibility with existing Reference 500 Series or DAC-based setups.
In short: if your CD collection isn’t gathering dust, the PD-507T is engineered to keep it sounding as intended, with the dependability TEAC is known for.
For more information: teacusa.com
Price & Availability
The TEAC PD-507T Reference 500 Series CD Transport is scheduled to ship in Q4 2025 and will be priced at $1,699.99 USD (€1,299 EUR, and £1,299 GBP).
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Anton
September 19, 2025 at 3:10 am
Impressed by the build quality. Could be less money, but I suppose it’s not terrible by high end standards.
It’s interesting to see all of these new CD players enter the market, but it’s pretty small compared to the hundreds of turntables we can buy now.