Description
The NAD C 569 CD Player is designed for music lovers who value the experience of choosing an album and hearing their CD collection with greater depth, nuance, and presence.
A proven tray-loading CD mechanism and NXP-based servo system support consistent playback, while carefully arranged internal circuitry helps keep unwanted noise away from sensitive audio signals. NAD Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH), LMG’s QRONO d2a technology, and an ESS Sabre DAC further refine digital playback, preserving timing, dynamics, and the natural character of each recording. With intuitive operation and flexible analogue and digital outputs, the C 569 brings renewed enjoyment to familiar albums and the experience of listening from beginning to end.
KEY FEATURES
- Proven tray-loading CD mechanism with NXP-based servo system for consistent, reliable playback
- Carefully arranged internal circuitry designed to minimise unwanted noise and interference
- NAD Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH) to reduce distortion from inter-sample clipping
- LMG’s QRONO d2a technology for improved timing and natural musical detail
- ESS ES9039Q2M Sabre DAC for high-performance digital-to-analogue conversion
- Refined stereo analogue output stage with carefully selected audio components
- Clear front-panel display with CD-Text support for album and track information
- Intuitive front-panel controls and included remote control for convenient operation
- Analogue outputs for direct connection to an amplifier or preamplifier
- Digital outputs for connection to an external DAC or compatible digital component
Refined from Disc to Playback
The C 569 combines a proven tray-loading CD mechanism with an NXP-based servo system that manages disc reading, spindle speed, laser focus, and tracking for consistent playback. Careful placement of the transport, power supply, and signal circuitry helps reduce unwanted interaction with the sensitive analogue stage. This considered internal design helps preserve subtle musical details and dynamics, allowing more of the character of each recording to come through.
Hear What the Recording Holds
NAD Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH) helps reduce distortion caused by inter-sample clipping, allowing musical peaks and transients to sound cleaner and more natural. LMG’s QRONO d2a technology works alongside the ESS Sabre DAC to preserve timing and fine detail during digital-to-analogue conversion. A refined stereo analogue output stage further supports low-noise performance, helping familiar recordings reveal greater depth, space, and presence.
Made for the Album Experience
There is something satisfying about choosing a CD, exploring the artwork and liner notes, and settling in with an album as a complete work. The C 569 complements that experience with intuitive controls, a clear display with CD-Text support, and an included remote for convenient operation. Straightforward to use, it keeps the interaction simple, so attention stays on the music.
Fits Naturally into Your System
The C 569 can serve as a complete CD source using its internal ESS Sabre DAC or as a dedicated transport connected to an external DAC. Analogue and digital outputs make it easy to integrate into a wide range of hi-fi systems, whether building a new setup or adding CD playback to an existing one. Its compact, understated design also sits naturally alongside other NAD Classic Series components.
SPECIFICATIONS
Output level
Line Out: 2.2 ±0.2V
Digital Audio Out – Coaxial:
0.5 – 0.8 Vp-p 75 ohms
Frequency response
0 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Total harmonic distortion
≤0.006% (1kHz, LPF 20kHz)
Signal/Noise ratio
≥110 dB (1 kHz, A-weighted LPF 20 kHz Play)
Channel balance
0.5 dB (0 dB 1 kHz)
Channel separation
≥110 dB
De-emphasis
-3.73 to -5.33 dB (0 dB 1kHz, 5 kHz)
-8.04 to -10.04 dB (0 dB 1 kHz, 16 kHz)
Linearity
-3 ±0.1 dB (0 dB 1 kHz at -3 dB)
-6 ±0.2 dB (0 dB 1 kHz at -6 dB)
-10 ±0.25 dB (0 dB 1 kHz at -10 dB)
-20 ±0.25 dB (0dB 1 kHz at -20 dB)
-60 ±0.5 dB (0dB 1 kHz at -60 dB)
Standby power
<0.5W
Idle power
≤ 20 W
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)
435 x 83 x 294 mm
17 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 11 5/8 inches
Net weight
4.2 kg (9.2 lbs)
Shipping weight
6.2 kg (13.7 lbs)
