NAD C588
NAD C588 turntable fitted with a bespoke carbon fibre tonearm and an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, designed for faithful and nuanced groove reproduction.
Description
The NAD C588 is a turntable designed to reproduce the musical energy contained in the groove while controlling the parasitic resonances that can impair playback. NAD, a brand well established in the turntable field, developed this model by working on each of its constituent elements, from the tonearm to the cartridge.
The tonearm is made from carbon fibre and designed bespoke for this model. It features a fixed metal headshell, a decoupled counterweight and magnetic anti-skate compensation. This latter system corrects the force that tends to push the tonearm towards the centre of the record during playback, contributing to a more consistent tracking in the groove and therefore to better sound fidelity.
The C588 is supplied with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, fitted as standard on the carbon tonearm. This pairing aims for precise groove tracking and a nuanced sound across the entire audio spectrum, without excessive colouration.
This model is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts looking for a complete turntable, ready to use thanks to its already-fitted cartridge, and who wish to draw on NAD's expertise in tonearm design. It will suit both attentive listening and a hi-fi system where vinyl playback quality plays a central role.
What to check before buying used
The original Ortofon 2M Red cartridge deserves close inspection of its diamond stylus, which is often worn or replaced with a non-original stylus on units that have seen heavy use. Also check the alignment and tracking force setting of the carbon tonearm, as well as the correct operation of the decoupled counterweight and the magnetic anti-skate compensation, whose magnet can lose effectiveness over time. The chassis and platter suspension must show no play that could introduce parasitic resonances.
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