NAD C 569
L2 Decision Profile · official documentation and editorial system-fit assessment
A forthcoming CD source with internal DAC and analogue or digital output choices.
Manufacturer documentation and system-fit reasoning reviewed. No SPL listening, measurement, compatibility, firmware or ownership test was performed.
Best for
CD collection owners wanting either amplifier line input or external-DAC connection.
Avoid if
You need delivery now, confirmed SACD/data-disc playback, balanced output or network streaming.
Strengths
ESS ES9039Q2M, optical/coaxial outputs, RCA line output, CD-Text, gapless and MQA-CD are stated in the preliminary manufacturer sheet.
Specifications and conditions
Manufacturer claims; these are not SoundPath Lab measurements.
| Mechanism | Tray-loading CD; NXP servo |
|---|---|
| Dac | ESS ES9039Q2M Sabre |
| Manufacturer processing | NAD DDH and LMG QRONO d2a; no measured superiority established |
| Outputs | Stereo RCA analogue LINE OUT2.2±0.2V; optical and coaxial digital OUT; coax0.5–0.8Vp-p/75Ω |
| Formats | Audio CD role; preliminary datasheet explicitly states MQA-CD, gapless, CD-Text. CD-R/RW/data-file and SACD matrix not established |
| Controls | Front-panel controls, included IR remote,3.7-inch full-colour LCD per preliminary datasheet |
| Manufacturer thd | ≤0.006% at1kHz/LPF20kHz; not SPL measured |
| Dimensions weight | 435×83×294mm;4.2kg |
System compatibility
RCA line output goes to amplifier LINE input; digital optical/coax goes to a compatible DAC INPUT. Do not treat the digital outputs as USB/network inputs.
Alternatives by need
NAD C589 is an existing documented alternative with different balanced/digital output options. If using an external DAC, keep a reliable existing transport unless it lacks a required output.
Keep or upgrade
A functioning CD source with the required outputs does not need replacement because of DAC chip or marketing technology alone.
Reassessment
Recheck on final manuals, verified regional stock, material firmware/support changes, resolved conflicts or accepted independent tests.
Limits and unknowns
Preliminary specifications may change. Final disc-format matrix, service life and real shipping remain unknown.
- Final owner manual and complete supported-disc matrix
- Actual late-November release/shipping
- Final specification versus preliminary sheet
- Long-term service and spare parts
Availability and regional prices
- planned: Late November2026 per15Oct announcement
- Actual shipping independently verified: Not verified
- Official US store: USD999; Sold Out
- Other regions: Unknown
US USD 999; official listing; forthcoming product
Documentation, firmware and support
The available manufacturer document is a preliminary datasheet. The final owner manual, user-updatable firmware and exact version are unverified. A planned launch is not proof of shipment; mechanism parts, repairs and long-term support remain pending.
Preliminary manufacturer datasheet
Official sources checked
Checked 2026-10-17. Long-term reliability, installed firmware, regional SKU/hardware revisions and support end dates are unverified unless explicitly stated above. Planned functions and delivery remain future claims.
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