Reviews vinyl reviews turntables up next vpi cliffwood turntable with audioshield as300 tabletop dust cover review the c 588 is the top of the line turntable from nad electronics and it comes with a long list of features and an impressive ortofon cartridge pre installed.
Nad c556 vinyl turntable review.
The nad c 558 belt drive turntable is a minimalist stunner with premium upgrades including a heavy glass platter.
This is a good thing because it adds confidence in terms of build consistency something that is less certain via chinese.
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In the case of the c 588 the result is a two speed belt driven design based around a rigid mdf matt black plinth with pleasingly sculpted corners sitting on four pointed metal.
Listening to vinyl is a unique experience unlike any other.
Elsewhere it s the same award winning rega rp1 turntable that stole our hearts in 2011 earning a five star review in the process.
The nad c558 turntable has been sourced from pro ject and i expect that pro ject has built it for nad too at its factory in the czech republic.
Manufactured by pro ject to nad s specifications it s a unique choice that.
Building on past designs the c 556 reduces speed variations thanks to a precision main bearing and low vibration motor.
The best turntables in 2020 are drastically improved compared to the clunky old systems you might find gathering dust in your attic.
That said it s not what parts that nad uses to.
It s not hard and nad delivers everything you need in the box including the same cable that comes with the pro jects recordmaster.
Nad s c 556 turntable accentuates this experience by producing a phenomenal sound that both grips and moves vinyl lovers everywhere.
The nad turntable does not win any beauty contests but it wins this test.
Nad isn t a turntable creator per se but in general terms puts its designs together with the help of specialist turntable outfit pro ject.
Nad are a fixture in the hi fi world but they re traditionally known more for their amps than turntables.
Placed within the upper end of the budget price bracket paul rigby reviews this twin speed turntable nad is surprising us well surprising me at any rate with its intriguing turntable releases.
Paul rigby puts the 449 c 558 through its paces and notes some familiar features though not a company exactly reknowned for their turntable production nad s latest deck looks clean and stylish in a graphite coloured curvy cornered sort of way.
As a result nad has come full circle from its eighties vinyl based successes which sees this new turntable offering marking a very promising start for the newcomer.
So now we know who builds the nad turntable.
Paul rigby reviews nad s latest the c558 let s dive straight into this one.