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. 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 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