NAD C 589 – Classic Series CD Player with Dynamic Digital Headroom
The NAD C 589 brings new life to your CD collection with refined disc playback, advanced digital signal processing, and pristine analog and digital outputs. Built on NAD’s legendary Classic Series philosophy, it pairs a robust transport with a fully balanced DAC to deliver dynamic, transparent sound that reveals every detail of your favourite recordings—engineered for true music lovers and proudly available at Soundium.
Key Features
- Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH): Adds extra dynamic range to standard CDs for more lifelike, expressive playback
- QRONO d2a filtering: Improves timing accuracy and musical realism for a natural, fatigue-free sound
- Fully balanced DAC implementation: Ultra-low noise and wide dynamic range for clean, detailed reproduction
- High-precision disc loader: Stable laser pick-up and quiet mechanism for reliable, jitter-free playback
- Comprehensive outputs: RCA and balanced XLR analog plus coaxial, optical and AES/EBU digital for any system
Customer Benefits
Whether you’re rediscovering an old CD collection or pairing the C 589 with a high-end DAC, you get clean, dynamic playback with the flexibility to integrate into virtually any hi-fi or studio setup. NAD’s engineering ensures your music sounds the way it was intended—crisp transients, natural tone, and a wide soundstage.
Quick Specs
- Output level: Line out 2.2 V ±0.1 V; balanced 4.4 V ±0.2 V
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
- THD: ≤ 0.005% (1 kHz, LPF 20 kHz)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 115 dB (A-weighted)
- Channel separation: ≥ 110 dB
- Idle power: ≤ 20 W; standby <0.5 W
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 43.5 × 8.3 × 29.4 cm
- Net weight: 5.1 kg
What’s in the Box
- NAD C 589 CD Player
- Remote control
- Power cable
- Quick-start guide and documentation
Use Cases / Ideal For
Ideal for audiophiles building a Classic Series stack, vinyl listeners adding a serious digital source, and anyone wanting reference-grade CD playback for stereo or two-channel reference systems.
Compatibility
Pairs seamlessly with any integrated amplifier, preamp or DAC via RCA, balanced XLR, coaxial, optical or AES/EBU. Particularly at home with NAD Classic Series amplifiers and streamers for a fully matched signal chain.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Refined disc playback with DDH and QRONO d2a processing
- Fully balanced DAC and rich digital output set
- Solid Classic Series build with quiet, accurate transport
⚠️ Cons:
- No network or USB inputs—disc and digital S/PDIF only
- Larger Classic Series footprint requires dedicated rack space
The NAD C 589 is a true reference CD player—blending the company’s engineering heritage with modern digital processing for music exactly as the artists intended. Available now at Soundium.
