The TeddyDAC by Teddy Pardo is a high-end digital-to-analog converter for audio systems with digital sources such as CD/DVD players, streamers, media centers, or computers.

The goal in designing the TeddyDAC was to reproduce the most accurate, realistic and natural sound, free of digital artifacts, and to achieve an “analogue” sound signature that appeals even to the most demanding LP and vacuum tube amplifier owners. 

To achieve this goal a unique approach was taken, based on the understanding that the power supply is a major, if not the most critical, ingredient of the design.

Sound

With the TeddyDAC, human voices sound as they sound in real life, orchestral music sounds detailed and three dimensional, just like in concert halls. The TeddyDAC contributes to many enjoyable listening hours without fatigue.

 For more information read the TeddyDAC White Paper

Specifications

Inputs: 2xCoax, optical, USB
Voltage: 110-120V/220-240V
Input: 16-24 bit, 32-192KHz (USB 32-48KHz)
Output Level: 2V (RCA)  
Dimensions: 25x17x6.2cm
Weight: 2.2Kg

The TeddyDAC comes with a 14 day satisfy or refund policy, and a 3 year warranty.

Testimonials

"I have had the TeddyDAC D-A Converter for about a week now, connected to the Sonos (Signature.) It is absolutely stunning. I have never heard sound of this quality before - I can't imagine how it could ever be improved. Music has a sort of incredibly detailed 3D effect with amazing clarity and tight bass. Voices in particular sound as if the artist is in the room. My wife thought I was insane to spend what certainly to us, is a fair bit of money on this little black box - you should have seen her face when I played it for the first time - she sat up with me until 2am listening to it. I cannot speak too highly of this piece of kit. It is so impressive."

"I would like to let you know that I am very satisfied with the TeddyDac. My currently system is a squeezebox Touch with TeddyTouch psu, TeddyDac, Naim XS with TeddyCap and AudioVector speakers. I must say that your designs really lift the music to new levels."

"Dear Teddy, I just wanted to let you know that I have received your converter about 10 days ago, and I am thrilled with the sound of it!

I had the chance to compare it with a Weiss DAC2 and I like yours much better!!! The weiss was open, but the instruments sound less natural more electronic. The timbre are less  differentiated between the instruments.
This is the nice thing on yours it sounds more like the real instruments  and it is much more fun to listen to because you get more music! you obviously have understood something that many companies did not, even if they try there best to build hi quality material. So thank you very much"

"First impressions are favourable with a very analogue sound. In fact my wife thought that I was playing vinyl on my Kuzma deck when it was your DAC - marvellous!"

"the TeddyDAC is getting better and better as it runs in. I'm very, very happy about this purchase. The system is now very, very involving. Adding the TeddyDAC turned out to be MUCH MORE significant than adding the DualTeddyCap."

"Only 20 minutes listening, but the difference between the built-in DAC (warm and run in) and the cold and brand new Teddydac is huge!!!! I could not expect such a difference. No a/b testing yet. I'm just re-discovering my music collection and can't believe it will improve while breaking-in. There is more detail and a tighter, more controlled, deeper bass... But what attracts me most is how naturally music now flows. And how involving the new sound is."

"i installed the dac and was very astounded - it sounds like live - i can´t explain - thank you -"

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