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NAD C 589 CD Player
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NAD C 589 CD Player

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The NAD C 589 is a new $1,399 CD player in NAD's Classic Series, featuring MQA…

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  • Balanced XLR outputs for higher-end systems
  • High-quality CD playback
  • High-quality ESS ES9039PRO DAC
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  • ×No USB ripping
  • ×No SACD support
  • ×No headphone output
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The NAD C 589 is a new $1,399 CD player in NAD's Classic Series, featuring MQA Labs’ QRONO d2a processing and an ESS ES9039PRO DAC for enhanced digital playback.

The NAD C 589 is a high-performance CD player designed to bring out the best in your music library. Its advanced digital architecture and precision mechanical design deliver accurate, natural sound that captures the full character of every disc, making it a modern solution for those who value the tangible connection of CD playback.

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Pros
  • • High-quality CD playback
  • • High-quality ESS ES9039PRO DAC
  • • Focus on playback quality for Red Book CDs
  • • Balanced XLR outputs for higher-end systems
Cons
  • • No USB ripping
  • • No SACD support
  • • No headphone output
  • • Cannot act as a digital hub (no digital inputs)
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The NAD C 589 is a focused CD player designed to maximize sound quality from standard CDs, featuring advanced digital processing and balanced outputs. It's an excellent choice for serious CD collectors seeking refined playback without extraneous features.

Pros
  • • Balanced XLR outputs for higher-end systems
  • • Dedicated low-noise disc loader and transport mechanism
  • • Focus on playback quality for Red Book CDs
  • • High-quality ESS ES9039PRO DAC
  • • Improved timing accuracy and spatial detail via QRONO d2a processing
Cons
  • • Cannot act as a digital hub (no digital inputs)
  • • Higher price point compared to feature-stacked alternatives
  • • No headphone output
  • • No SACD support
  • • No USB ripping
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The NAD C 589 CD Player is a dedicated, high-performance solution for audiophiles who prefer the traditional CD playback experience, offering advanced technologies for exceptional sound quality and versatile connectivity options.

Pros
  • • Advanced digital-to-analog conversion stage
  • • High-quality CD playback
  • • Integrates QRONO d2a technology for improved digital timing
  • • Precision disc loader and transport mechanism
  • • Trickle-down technologies from Masters series

Specifications

Kind
Cd Player
Use case
Audio Playback
Feature
Mqa, High Fidelity
For
Audiophile
Material
Metal
Price tier
Premium
Price
1,399USD
Finish
Black
Weight
5.1kg
Control
IR Remote, 12 volt Trigger
Display
CD Text support
Outputs
XLR Balanced, RCA Unbalanced, Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial
Idle Power
20W
LCD Display
Yes – 0 6.1 inches
Product Type
CD Player
Standby Power
0.5W
Channel Balance
0.3dB
Channel Separation
110dB
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
Power Requirements
120v, 230v
Filtering Technology
QRONO d2a
Gross Dimensions Whd
435 x 83 x 294mm
Cd Text Compatibility
Output Analog Balanced
XLR
Output Digital Aes Ebu
Output Digital Coaxial
Output Digital Optical
Output Analog Unbalanced
RCA
Technology Digital Audio
QRONO d2a by MQA Labs
Digital Out Level Coaxial
0.5 – 0.8 Vp-p 75 ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.005%
Digital Out Level Balanced
2 – 3 Vp-p 110 ohms
Digital To Analog Converter
ESS ES9039PRO DAC
Disc Playback Compatibility
CD-CA (Redbook), CD-R, CD-RW, MQA-CD
Analog Output Level Balanced
4.4 ±0.2V
Analog Output Level Line Out
2.2 ±0.1V
Signal To Noise Ratio A Weighted
115dB