Key features
• 115W + 115W of max output power from a Hypex Ncore power amplifier module, tuned by TEAC
• MUSES8920 op-amps for high quality sound
• Independent resistor ladder-type volume controls
• Large capacity toroidal-core power transformer with Schottky barrier diodes
• CCLC headphone amplifier circuit for linear sound
• 1/8inch (3.5mm) 4-pole headphone jack supporting 'ground-separate' connection
• Dual level meter with 4-step dimmable backlight
• Passive-cooling design for silent operation
• Full-metal body for rigidity, stability and elegance
• Compact design with an A4-sized footprint
• XLR balanced analogue input
• Three sets of unbalanced RCA analogue audio inputs with a wide-pitch connector layout
• A set of gold-plated, screw-type speaker terminals compatible with AWG8 cable and banana plugs
• Auto power-saving
• Remote control included
• RoHS compliant

Passive-cooling design for silent operation
It makes no sense for an amplifier to deliver excellent sound to loudspeakers while generating spurious operating noise from a cooling fan. That is why our engineers paid special attention to the AX-505’s circuit and cabinet design, creating a parts layout that would allow for the natural removal of heat, so achieving a compact but powerful amplifier that doesn’t require a cooling fan.

Full-metal body for rigidity, stability and elegance
It’s not just the front panel that’s firmly attached to the robust steel inner chassis – the top and side panels are affixed to it, too. This high standard of construction helps reduce mechanical vibration via heavy parts. A compact design with an A4-sized footprint, the AX-505 fits comfortably into even the smallest of modern spaces.

Plenty of inputs for maximum versatility
On the rear panel, connectors are located with a wide pitch between them, in order to allow the use of interconnects with bulky plugs. Three set of RCA analogue inputs offer you the potential of creating a full scale hi-fi system, even if you start off using the AX-505 as part of a relatively minimalist desktop PC audio set-up. The AX-505 is also equipped with a set of wide-pitch, diagonally offset (for easy wiring) screw-type speaker terminals, capable of accommodating high quality AWG8 gauge cables and banana plugs.

User-friendly interface for ease of use
In order to provide a more tactile response, the AX-505 employs a volume control with a machined aluminium knob for precise volume control, while a classic toggle is used to switch the amplifier on and off. The remote control, topped with a luxurious aluminium cover, allows you to adjust volume in 0.5dB steps at moderate volumes.

Dual level meters that track the pulse of your music
A pair of level meters that dance in time as volume levels change help add a visual dimension to your music while enhancing the amplifier’s considerable aesthetic appeal. A 4-step dimmer which can disable the meters or further emphasise movement (by increasing sensitivity by +20dB), can be chosen according to preference. Even if the level meters are disabled and the backlight is switched off, you can still easily tell if the unit is turned on or off from distance, simply by noting the position of the toggle-type power switch.