NAD's new C588 turntable features electronic speed control and is a high end contender. The C588 features a custom designed carbon fiber tonearm shaft with a fixed metal headshell, and features a decoupled counterweight and magnetic anti-skate compensation. An Ortofon 2M Red cartridge is factory installed and offers superb tracking and a delicately nuanced full range sound. The C588 uses a longer than usual 9” tonearm to optimize overhang and reduce the tracking angle error. Tonearm adjustments include azimuth as well as vertical tracking angle (VTA/SRA), a rarity at this price level. Also included is a gauge to calibrate the alignment. To isolate external vibrations from the loudspeakers or footfalls bouncing the floor, NAD use a massive MDF base with specially tuned vibration damping feet, along with a thick non-resonant dust cover. The choice of glass platter, felt pad, MDF base, and carbon fiber tonearm, were carefully considered to work together to limit and reduce spurious vibration.
Specifications:
- heavy glass platter with felt mat provides excellent speed stability
- 9" high-grade carbon fiber tonearm
- includes factory-installed Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet cartridge
- isolated DC synchronous motor for reduced vibration and superior speed stability
- medium density fiberboard (MDF) plinth
- metal feet with tuned vibration isolation
- gold-plated RCA audio jacks with detachable phono cables
- high-gloss black lacquer finish
- fully manual operation
- precise electronic speed control
- 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds (manual speed change)
- 78 rpm with optional pulley (not included)
- speed variation: 33 rpm: ±0.35%, 45 rpm: ±0.30 %
- wow and flutter: 0.01%
- signal to noise ratio: 70dB
- frequency response (with included cartridge): 20-22,000 Hz (±3dB)
- 17-3/16"W x 5"H (with dust cover down) x 16-1/4"D
- weight: 19.7 lbs.
- warranty: 1 year
