The Wait is Over: Rediscover Your CD Collection with the Massive Evolution of the NAD C 589

Your CD collection is about to experience a massive "Safe and Sound" upgrade. We are thrilled to announce that the wait is finally over: the NAD C 589 CD Player will soon be arriving at our store.

It has been quite a while since the high-end "500-series" source category saw a major shakeup—many of you likely remember the NAD C 588 (the beloved flagship turntable of the Classic line) holding the top spot for source components. While the C 588 mastered the analog world, the new C 589 is here to claim the digital throne, replacing the older digital flagships with a massive leap in technology and performance.

The New Benchmark for Compact Disc
The C 589 isn't just a refresh; it’s a ground-up reimagining of what a CD player can do in 2026. NAD has packed this unit with professional-grade features that were previously only found in their top-tier Masters Series.

Key Improvements & New Features:

Reference-Grade ESS SABRE DAC: At the heart of the C 589 is the ESS ES9039PRO, one of the most advanced digital-to-analog converters on the market. It provides an incredible signal-to-noise ratio and ultra-low distortion that breathes new life into your existing CD library.

QRONO d2a Technology: Developed by MQA Labs, this proprietary digital processing fixes timing errors and reconstruction artifacts. The result is a much more natural, "analog-like" flow with better spatial detail.

Full MQA-CD Support: For the first time in the Classic series, you can play MQA-encoded CDs, allowing you to enjoy studio-master quality from a physical disc.

Stunning 6.1-inch Color LCD: Say goodbye to the simple green text of the past. The C 589 features a massive 6.1-inch full-colour display that supports CD-Text, showing artist info and album art in beautiful detail.

Professional Connectivity: For the true audiophile setup, NAD has added Balanced XLR outputs and an AES/EBU digital output. This ensures the cleanest possible signal transfer to your pre-amp or external DAC.

Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH): This tech eliminates inter-sample clipping—a common issue in digital recordings—ensuring that even your most aggressive or "loud" CDs sound smooth and undistorted.

Precision Low-Noise Transport: The tray-loading mechanism and servo control have been completely redesigned for silent operation and more accurate disc tracking, even for older or frequently played discs.

Why This Matters for Your System
If you’ve been holding onto your CD collection, the C 589 is the reason to stop streaming and start spinning again. The combination of the ESS PRO DAC and the balanced outputs means this player can sit comfortably at the center of a very high-end two-channel system.

Whether you are looking to complete your all-NAD stack or want a reference transport for your existing high-end DAC, the C 589 is the most versatile player we’ve seen in years.

Want to see the NAD C 589 in action? Come visit us at the Safe and Sound showroom for a live demo. We can even help you compare it against your current player so you can hear the "QRONO" difference for yourself. If you're ready to secure yours, be sure to pre-order now!