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NAD C 589

CD player with an internal DAC and separate analogue and digital transport outputs.

Evidence checked: 2026-10-11. Manufacturer/distributor documentation; no independent SoundPath Lab test.

What the documentation establishes

• Stereo RCA 2.2±0.1Vrms and balanced XLR 4.4±0.2Vrms analogue outputs.
• Coaxial, optical and AES/EBU are digital outputs to an external DAC.
• Manufacturer THD ≤0.005% at 1kHz with 20kHz low-pass filter; frequency response 20Hz–20kHz ±0.3dB.

Best for

CD owners connecting an existing amplifier or external DAC.

Avoid if

You require documented SACD playback or USB DAC input.

Limits and unresolved details

April announcement price USD1399 differs from the checked US store USD1699 sold-out listing; neither is treated as a universal current price.

Support and purchase checks

Confirm the complete regional model, required cables and external components, current manual/firmware, local warranty and actual dispatch with the official channel. App and streaming-service support depends on current versions; paid services may require subscriptions. A planned release or an order button does not prove local stock.

Keep an existing system that already meets these connection and use requirements. No measured sound-quality upgrade, reliability score or automatic purchase recommendation is assigned.

Primary sources

• https://nadelectronics.com/products/c-589-cd-player — checked 2026-10-11
• https://nadelectronics.com/blogs/news/nad-introduces-the-c-589-cd-player — checked 2026-10-11

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