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NAD C 589 CD Player
NAD C 589 CD Player
NAD C 589 CD Player

NAD

Country of origin: England

NAD C 589 CD Player
SKU: NA-DC589
$2,499.00

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Description

NAD C 589 CD Player

Experience pure audio excellence with the NAD C 589 CD Player, engineered for discerning listeners who demand pristine sound quality. Perfect for home audio systems or dedicated listening spaces.

The NAD C 589 is a high-performance CD player designed to bring out the best in your music library. Whether you're rediscovering a long-standing collection or exploring the unique satisfaction 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 accurate, natural sound that captures the full character of every disc. Built for performance, longevity, and seamless system integration, the C 589 is a modern solution for those who still value the tangible connection of CD playback. 

Analogue Sound with Digital Precision

The C 589 features a high-performance digital-to-analogue stage designed to preserve the integrity of every recording. At its core is a fully balanced DAC from ESS, known for low noise, low distortion, and excellent dynamic range. NAD’s careful implementation ensures that the final analogue output retains clarity, tonal depth, and subtle musical detail. The result is natural, transparent playback that brings your CD collection to life.

Precision You Can Hear

Developed by MQA Labs and implemented by NAD, QRONO d2a is a time-domain filtering technology that improves resolution and timing accuracy during digital-to-analogue conversion. By replacing traditional digital filters with a more precise solution, QRONO helps preserve critical timing information in the audio signal. The result is smoother, more lifelike playback with improved imaging and clarity, especially on recordings rich in spatial detail and acoustic nuance.

Built for Reliable Performance

The C 589 features a high-quality disc transport and precision laser pick-up for smooth, accurate playback. Its premium loader offers a fast, responsive feel, while the transport mechanism ensures reliable tracking across a wide range of compact discs. Built with the same mechanical integrity NAD is known for, the C 589 keeps your music playing cleanly and consistently, disc after disc.

Easy System Integration

The C 589 offers a full range of output options to accommodate both classic and modern hi-fi setups. For analogue systems, stereo RCA and balanced XLR outputs provide clean signal delivery with low noise and distortion. On the digital side, coaxial, optical, and AES/EBU outputs allow seamless connection to high-end DACs and digital processors. This versatility makes the C 589 an easy fit within virtually any system, whether you're building from scratch or upgrading an existing setup.

Key Features

  • NAD’s Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH) technology for improved clarity and dynamics
  • QRONO d2a filtering for enhanced timing accuracy and musical realism
  • Fully balanced DAC implementation with low noise and excellent dynamic range
  • High-precision disc loader and laser pick-up for reliable playback
  • Stereo RCA and balanced XLR analogue outputs
  • Coaxial, optical, and AES/EBU digital outputs for system flexibility
  • Rugged mechanical design ensures quiet, consistent disc handling
  • Designed to integrate easily with high-performance audio systems
Tech Specs

General Specifications
Output level Line Out: 2.2 ±0.1V Balanced: 4.4 ±0.2V Digital Audio Out - Balanced: 2 - 3 Vp-p 110 ohms Digital Audio Out - Coaxial: 0.5 – 0.8 Vp-p 75 ohms
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
Total harmonic distortion ≤ 0.005% (1kHz, LPF 20kHz)
Signal/Noise ratio ≥ 115 dB (1 kHz, A-weighted LPF 20 kHz Play)
Channel balance 0.3 dB (0 dB 1 kHz)
Channel separation ≥ 110 dB
De-emphasis -3.73 to -5.33 dB (0 dB 1kHz, 5 kHz) -8.04 to -10.04 dB (0 dB 1 kHz, 16 kHz)
Linearity -3 ±0.1 dB (0 dB 1 kHz at -3 dB) -6 ±0.2 dB (0 dB 1 kHz at -6 dB) -10 ±0.25 dB (0 dB 1 kHz at -10 dB) -20 ±0.25 dB (0dB 1 kHz at -20 dB) -60 ±0.5 dB (0dB 1 kHz at -60 dB)
Standby power <0.5W
Idle power ≤ 20 W

Weight & Dimensions
Gross Unit Dimensions* (W x H x D) 435 x 83 x 294 mm 17 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 11 5/8 inches
Net weight 5.1 kg (11.2 lbs)
Shipping weight 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs)
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Why Choose NAD

NAD is one of the most respected and enduring names in modern Hi-Fi, known for combining intelligent engineering, real-world usability, and strong musical performance without unnecessary complication or excess. Since the 1970s, the brand has built a loyal worldwide following through products that consistently prioritise sound quality, practicality, and long-term value over marketing spectacle.

What makes NAD particularly successful is the company’s ability to blend modern streaming technology, amplifier innovation, and system flexibility into products that remain approachable and highly enjoyable to live with. From compact streaming amplifiers through to reference-level Masters Series components, NAD products are designed to deliver genuine high-fidelity performance while integrating seamlessly into contemporary listening environments.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, NAD appeals strongly to customers seeking modern Hi-Fi systems that combine musical engagement, streaming convenience, and long-term upgrade flexibility without becoming overly complex or intimidating.

Signature Design and Sound

NAD products are engineered around a philosophy of efficiency, low-noise design, and preserving musical dynamics. Across both the Classic and Masters Series ranges, the company incorporates technologies including HybridDigital amplification, BluOS streaming integration, Dirac Live room correction, and highly refined DAC platforms designed to deliver strong performance within increasingly modern system architectures.

One of the most significant products within the current NAD range is the immensely popular C 3050 BluOS-D. Combining retro-inspired industrial design with modern streaming functionality and BluOS integration, the C 3050 has become particularly successful in Australia by offering customers an engaging and approachable entry into serious Hi-Fi. It captures much of the visual charm of classic NAD designs while incorporating contemporary streaming, HDMI connectivity, and room correction capabilities into a highly versatile integrated amplifier platform.

The M10 V3 sits beautifully between the Classic and Masters Series ranges, combining compact design, premium industrial execution, advanced streaming capability, and surprisingly serious amplifier performance within a highly elegant all-in-one system. For many customers, the M10 V3 represents one of the most complete modern Hi-Fi solutions currently available, particularly when partnered with carefully matched loudspeakers.

Within the Masters Series itself, the M66 preamplifier has emerged as one of the most important products in the range. Combining BluOS streaming, Dirac Live room correction, advanced DAC architecture, balanced analogue design, and highly sophisticated system integration capabilities, the M66 functions as a remarkably complete high-end control centre for modern reference systems.

Sonically, NAD products are generally known for their strong rhythmic drive, clean dynamics, and balanced presentation. The sound feels controlled, open, and musically engaging without becoming overly warm or excessively analytical, making NAD products highly versatile across a broad range of speakers and listening environments.

NAD Product Range

The NAD range available through HeyNow Hi-Fi includes integrated amplifiers, streaming amplifiers, DACs, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and BluOS-enabled music systems designed across multiple performance levels and system sizes.

The Classic Series continues NAD’s long-standing focus on value, flexibility, and musical performance, while the Masters Series expands upon this philosophy through more advanced chassis construction, refined circuitry, premium DAC implementations, and increasingly sophisticated streaming and room correction technologies.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Geoff and his experienced system setup team provide assistance with BluOS integration, speaker matching, Dirac Live configuration, streaming setup, and complete system optimisation to ensure NAD products perform at their full potential within each customer’s listening environment.

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