The NAD C 589 is a high-performance CD player designed to get the very best out of your music collection. Whether you’re rediscovering a long-standing collection or experiencing the unique pleasure of physical playback for the first time, the C 589 offers a refined and rewarding listening experience.
Its advanced digital architecture and precision mechanical design deliver a natural, crisp sound that captures the essence of every disc. Designed to offer performance, durability and seamless integration into any system, the C 589 is a modern solution for those who still value the tangible connection of CD playback.
NAD’s Dynamic Digital Headroom architecture minimises inter-sample clipping and preserves the dynamic range. By preventing digital filter overload and the distortion common in conventional circuits, this technology delivers cleaner transients, greater musical clarity and a wider soundstage.
Combined with QRONO d2a, a precision time-domain filtering technology developed by MQA Labs, the C 589 maintains the integrity of the temporal information, ensuring smooth, detailed and sonically accurate playback.
The C 589 incorporates a high-performance digital-to-analogue conversion stage designed to preserve the integrity of every recording. At its heart is a fully balanced DAC from ESS, renowned for its low noise, low distortion and excellent dynamic range. NAD’s meticulous implementation ensures that the final analogue output retains clarity, tonal depth and subtle musical details. The result is a natural and transparent reproduction that brings your CD collection to life.
Developed by MQA Labs and implemented by NAD, QRONO d2a is a time-domain filtering technology that enhances resolution and temporal accuracy during digital-to-analogue conversion. By replacing traditional digital filters with a more precise solution, QRONO helps to preserve critical temporal information in the audio signal. The result is a smoother and more realistic reproduction, with improved soundstage and clarity, particularly in recordings rich in spatial detail and acoustic nuances.
The C 589 features a high-quality disc transport mechanism and a precision laser reader for smooth and accurate playback. Its premium loader offers a fast and responsive operation, whilst the transport mechanism ensures reliable tracking across a wide range of compact discs. Built with the same mechanical integrity that characterises NAD, the C 589 keeps your music playing crisply and consistently, disc after disc.
The C 589 offers a wide range of output options to suit both classic and modern hi-fi systems. For analogue systems, the balanced RCA and XLR stereo outputs provide a clear signal with low noise and distortion. In the digital realm, coaxial, optical and AES/EBU outputs allow seamless connection to high-end DACs and digital processors. This versatility means the C 589 integrates easily into virtually any system, whether you’re building a new one or upgrading an existing one.
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