Item #C 558

NAD C558

Manual Belt-Drive Turntable with Ortofon OM10 Moving Magnet Cartridge
Item #C 558

NAD C558

Manual Belt-Drive Turntable with Ortofon OM10 Moving Magnet Cartridge
$549.00
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Overview

Throughout their rich 45-year history, NAD Electronics has been offering high performance turntables at unbelievably stellar prices. A component that critical listeners can applaud for its musical quality, and one that almost anybody can afford, the NAD C558 is a full-featured, belt-driven model targeted for record enthusiasts everywhere. Pre-fitted with an Ortofon OM10 phono cartridge, the C558 features a belt drive for maximum noise isolation, as well as a precision AC motor with isolated AC power supply that has universal voltage. Complimented by a glass platter with felt pad, a MDF plinth, and a low resonance dust cover, the C558 delivers an outstanding listening experience unlike any other.

Sophisticated Technology

When it comes to the C558, a sophisticated power supply was chosen that transforms the AC alternating voltage of your wall socket into a pure DC voltage. The DC voltage is then regenerated into a precise AC voltage that powers a precision clock motor to achieve nearly perfect speed consistency and smoothness. The motor itself is isolated from noise and voltage fluctuations that occur in the unfiltered AC mains that can cause instability in the motor. The motor uses a specially developed rubber belt that is flat ground for precision and drives a non-resonant sub-platter that is also precisely machined for smooth rotation. This sits in a brass bearing with a hardened steel shaft. All of these parts are carefully developed to work together to provide a remarkably stable and precise rotation of the disc.

The C558’s tonearm also offers a similar level of careful engineering and development. At 9” long it offers low tracking distortion while maintaining rigidity and low mass required to stabilize the cartridge. By allowing VTF and Azimuth adjustment we get precise tracking with low distortion and record wear.

The glass platter and massive plinth combine to extract all the energy from the disc while isolating unwanted external vibration. These details further ensure that your vinyl listening experience is truly transcendent.

Quality Parts and Materials

The plinth of the C558 is solid MDF, as opposed to the particle board or plastic that is commonly found at this price, and is CNC machined for precision. The C558’s dustcover, too, is heavier than most and made from a non-resonant Perspex with a counter-sprung hinge design that allows the cover to remain in almost any intermediate position from open to closed.

An Experience Like No Other

Listening to vinyl records is an immersive experience. You become as involved in the process as you do in the listening. To a much greater degree than with digital sources, vinyl playback requires solid mechanical accuracy to extract the music from the medium. A properly played record is a fantastic and rewarding experience, and the NAD C 558 has everything you need to get maximum enjoyment with minimal fuss and expense.

Details & Specs

General Specifications

  • Nominal speed: 33/45 rpm, manual speed change
  • Speed variance: 33rpm: ± < 0.50%, 45rpm: ± < 0.45%
  • Wow and flutter: 33rpm: ± < 0.15%, 45rpm: ± < 0.15%
  • Downforce range: 0 – 30 mN, 0 – 3.0 grams

Tonearm

  • Operation: Manual
  • Length: 230 mm
  • Overhang: 18 mm
  • Effective tonearm mass: 9.5 g
  • Cable capacitance: 150-400pF

Cartridge

  • Frequency Range: 20-22.000Hz
  • Output Voltage: 4mV
  • Tracking Force Recommended: 15mN
  • Cartridge Weight: 5g
  • Stylus Type: 20μm/mN – elliptical

Physical Specs

  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 17 1/8 x 13 3/8 x 4 59/64” (435 x 340 x 125mm)
  • Net Weight: 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) (turntable) – 3.83 lbs (1.74 kg) (platter)
  • Shipping Weight: 17.6 lbs (8 kg)

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