NAD C589
High-performance CD player from NAD, fitted with a balanced ESS Sabre DAC and a wide range of analogue and digital outputs, designed for discerning compact disc enthusiasts.
Description
The NAD C 589 is a CD player designed for listening to physical media within a high-performance audio system. It is aimed at those who wish to play their CD collection with carefully refined sound reproduction, without going through a dematerialised digital stream.
The heart of the unit relies on a fully balanced ESS Sabre ES9039PRO DAC implementation, paired with NAD's QRONO d2a filtering, designed to improve the timing accuracy of playback. Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH) technology complements this digital architecture to increase the clarity and dynamics of the signal. The disc loader and laser pickup, described as high precision, are aimed at reliable playback and silent handling of the CD.
In terms of measured performance, the C 589 offers a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.3 dB), total harmonic distortion of 0.005% or less, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 115 dB or greater. Channel separation reaches at least 110 dB, with channel balance of 0.3 dB, figures that reflect clean sound reproduction and good stereo performance.
In terms of connectivity, the unit offers balanced RCA and XLR stereo analogue outputs, as well as coaxial, optical and AES/EBU digital outputs, allowing it to be paired with either an amplifier with balanced inputs or an external DAC or digital processor.
This player is suited to an established hi-fi system, where the user is looking for a dedicated CD source capable of interfacing with high-end equipment thanks to its balanced outputs. It is aimed both at those rediscovering their CD collection and at those discovering this format for the first time.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.3 dB) |
| Total harmonic distortion | ≤ 0.005 % (1 kHz, LPF 20 kHz) |
| Signal to noise ratio | ≥ 115 dB (1 kHz, A-weighted LPF 20 kHz Play) |
| Channel balance | 0.3 dB (0 dB at 1 kHz) |
| Channel separation | ≥ 110 dB |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 x 83 x 294 mm |
| Net weight | 5.1 kg |
| Shipping weight | 6.6 kg |
What to check before buying used
When buying used, it is worth checking that the disc loader and laser pickup are working properly, as these are the mechanical components most subject to wear on this type of unit. Testing playback with different types of CD, along with checking the analogue and digital outputs, helps ensure that all the connections are functioning correctly.
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