The AP-701B is a stereo power amplifier by TEAC that delivers 170 watts x 2. It was released in November 2021. It is a 2-channel design using a Class D output stage. Speakers connect via binding posts. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. The TEAC AP-701B has an MSRP of $4,000.
Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The TEAC AP-701B is rated at 170 watts RMS into 8-ohms. TEAC provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.003% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 170 watts into 8-ohms at 0.003%
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
How loud will 170 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the TEAC AP-701B?
170 W into 8 ohms, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
TEAC AP-701B is rated at 170 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 121 to 180 watts band. The next band up is Over 180 watts, which is worth about 2.3dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the 91 to 120 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the TEAC AP-701B with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the TEAC AP-701B, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
TEAC AP-701B has total of 2 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Outputs
TEAC AP-701B Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓170 watts per channel into 8 ohms is more than most rooms and most speakers will ever ask for.
- ✓Class D output stage, so it runs cool and wastes little power as heat - which is how it fits in a small case.
- ✓Distortion is specified at 0.003%, an order of magnitude below what is generally held to be audible.
- ✓Detachable mains lead (IEC 3-prong).
- ✗A power amplifier has no volume control and no input selection - it needs a preamplifier, or a source with a variable output, in front of it.
- ✗Parts warranty is only 1 year.
TEAC AP-701B External Dimensions and Weight
TEAC AP-701B has external dimensions of (H x W x D) . The unit weighs
9.9 kg (21.8 lbs).
- Width: mm (17-1/2")
- Height: mm (4-3/8")
- Depth: mm (14-11/16")
- Weight: 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~cm2 / 0.0inch2
- Volume: ~0.0 liter / 0.0 gallon
Warranty
1 Year of parts warranty and 1 Year of labor warranty is generally provided for the TEAC AP-701B by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
TEAC |
| Full Model Name |
TEAC AP-701B |
| Release Date |
November 2021 |
| Amplifier Type |
Power Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class D |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
170 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
|
| THD |
0.003% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
2 |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 3-prong |
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| Speaker Outputs |
2 |
| Level Controls |
No |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
mm (4-3/8") |
| Width |
mm (17-1/2") |
| Depth |
mm (14-11/16") |
| Weight |
9.9 kg (21.8 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
1 Year |
| THX Certification |
No |
| Labor Warranty |
1 Year |
How much power does the TEAC AP-701B have?
The TEAC AP-701B delivers 170 watts x 2.
Does the TEAC AP-701B use vacuum tubes?
No. The TEAC AP-701B is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the TEAC AP-701B?
The TEAC AP-701B uses a Class D amplifier design. Class D is a modern switching design that runs cool and wastes very little energy as heat, which is how makers fit high power into a compact, light chassis.
How much does the TEAC AP-701B cost?
The TEAC AP-701B has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $4,000.
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