Audiophilepure

https://pt.audio/2026/06/05/teac-reference-500-series-review

The PE-505 unlocked much of that potential. The moving magnet performance in particular sounded exceptionally natural and musically convincing. The component maintained the same low-fatigue, balanced presentation characterizing the rest of the TEAC Reference 500 Series while adding impressive flexibility. Moving coil performance was similar sonically with perhaps a touch more upper treble energy, but tonal neutrality. The flexibility of having both adjustable resistance and capacitance was phenomenal as a reviewer’s tool and for those with multiple cartridges and tone arms.

Once again I asked Jo Yoshida of TEAC about the design goals behind the PE-505: I really like the features and flexibility of the PE-505. Were there any special design goals TEAC was targeting for this model? The price seems high compared to the rest of the 500 series products, so there must be a reason? Is there a 507 version planned in the future?