AMPLIFIERS
NAD C 538
Compact Disc Player
AMPLIFIERS
NAD C 538
Compact Disc Player
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NAD has earned a commendable reputation for crafting high-quality products with exceptional sound performance at remarkably affordable prices, and this excellence is particularly apparent in their lineup of CD players. The seasoned engineers at NAD possess a keen understanding of judiciously allocating resources for superior components, ensuring that even a modest investment in key elements yields the best possible audio output from the Compact Disc. The CD player amalgamates mechanical, digital, and analog technologies, each playing a pivotal role in shaping the final auditory experience. This demands meticulous design and engineering to optimize the synergy of these three forms and attain the utmost sonic quality.
NAD has earned a commendable reputation for crafting high-quality products with exceptional sound performance at remarkably affordable prices, and this excellence is particularly apparent in their lineup of CD players. The seasoned engineers at NAD possess a keen understanding of judiciously allocating resources for superior components, ensuring that even a modest investment in key elements yields the best possible audio output from the Compact Disc. The CD player amalgamates mechanical, digital, and analog technologies, each playing a pivotal role in shaping the final auditory experience. This demands meticulous design and engineering to optimize the synergy of these three forms and attain the utmost sonic quality.
| GENERAL PARAMETERS | |
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GENERAL PARAMETERS
Output level
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Analog: 2.2 ± 0.1 V
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GENERAL PARAMETERS
Frequency response
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±0.5 dB (ref. 0 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz)
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GENERAL PARAMETERS
Total harmonic distortion
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≤0.01% (ref. 1 kHz, Audio LPF)c
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GENERAL PARAMETERS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
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≥110 dB (ref. 1 kHz, A-weighted)
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GENERAL PARAMETERS
Channel balance
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±0.5 dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz)
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GENERAL PARAMETERS
Channel separation
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-4.6 ±0.8 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz, 5 kHz)
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GENERAL PARAMETERS
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-9.0 ±1.0 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz, 16 kHz)
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GENERAL PARAMETERS
Standby power
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<0.5W
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GENERAL PARAMETERS
Idle power
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<7.5W
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| DIMENSION AND WEIGHT | |
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DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D)
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435 x 70 x 249 mm (Gross)*
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DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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17 3/16 x 2 13/16 x 9 13/16 inches
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DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Net Weight
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3.0 kg
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DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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6.6 lbs
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DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Shipping Weight
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4.3 kg
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DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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9.5 lbs
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Mechanical Precision
The NAD C 538 boasts a solid mechanical foundation, strategically designed to minimize external vibrations and ensure precise CD drive mechanism location. Crafted with heavy gauge steel and non-resonant plastic moldings, the reinforced transport assembly and meticulous engineering reduce tracking errors, providing optimal performance.
Digital Audio Excellence
Featuring Wolfson 24-bit DAC with precise digital data stream clocking, the C 538 delivers accurate linearity for PCM data conversion to analog waveform. The multi-layer PCBs with surface mount components, coupled with audio OP Amps, maintain a noise-free output. The custom-designed active power supply enhances the overall circuit layout for a detailed and natural sound with dynamic contrasts.
Enhanced User Control
The NAD C 538 prioritizes user convenience with front panel controls replicated on the handheld remote. Enjoy functions like Play, Pause, Skip, and Scan, while additional features such as RANDOM, PROGRAM, REPEAT, and RPT A-B provide versatile playback options. The dimmable dot matrix display showcases track details, total playing time, and remaining time, ensuring an intuitive and enjoyable user experience.
Versatile Connectivity
Offering compatibility with CD-R/CD-RW discs encoded in MP3 or WMA formats, the C 538 accommodates up to 10 hours of music on a single disc. Both optical and coaxial digital outputs enable seamless connections to external DACs or digital components like AVRs, facilitating efficient and superior system setups. NAD’s commitment to innovation and affordability makes the C 538 an ideal choice for those valuing exceptional CD player performance.
Mechanical Precision
The NAD C 538 boasts a solid mechanical foundation, strategically designed to minimize external vibrations and ensure precise CD drive mechanism location. Crafted with heavy gauge steel and non-resonant plastic moldings, the reinforced transport assembly and meticulous engineering reduce tracking errors, providing optimal performance.
Digital Audio Excellence
Featuring Wolfson 24-bit DAC with precise digital data stream clocking, the C 538 delivers accurate linearity for PCM data conversion to analog waveform. The multi-layer PCBs with surface mount components, coupled with audio OP Amps, maintain a noise-free output. The custom-designed active power supply enhances the overall circuit layout for a detailed and natural sound with dynamic contrasts.
Enhanced User Control
The NAD C 538 prioritizes user convenience with front panel controls replicated on the handheld remote. Enjoy functions like Play, Pause, Skip, and Scan, while additional features such as RANDOM, PROGRAM, REPEAT, and RPT A-B provide versatile playback options. The dimmable dot matrix display showcases track details, total playing time, and remaining time, ensuring an intuitive and enjoyable user experience.
Versatile Connectivity
Offering compatibility with CD-R/CD-RW discs encoded in MP3 or WMA formats, the C 538 accommodates up to 10 hours of music on a single disc. Both optical and coaxial digital outputs enable seamless connections to external DACs or digital components like AVRs, facilitating efficient and superior system setups. NAD’s commitment to innovation and affordability makes the C 538 an ideal choice for those valuing exceptional CD player performance.
MANUAL
DATA SHEET
To download a copy of the firmware for your NAD unit please contact support
MANUAL
DATA SHEET
To download a copy of the firmware for your NAD unit please contact support
NAD has earned a commendable reputation for crafting high-quality products with exceptional sound performance at remarkably affordable prices, and this excellence is particularly apparent in their lineup of CD players. The seasoned engineers at NAD possess a keen understanding of judiciously allocating resources for superior components, ensuring that even a modest investment in key elements yields the best possible audio output from the Compact Disc. The CD player amalgamates mechanical, digital, and analog technologies, each playing a pivotal role in shaping the final auditory experience. This demands meticulous design and engineering to optimize the synergy of these three forms and attain the utmost sonic quality.
NAD has earned a commendable reputation for crafting high-quality products with exceptional sound performance at remarkably affordable prices, and this excellence is particularly apparent in their lineup of CD players. The seasoned engineers at NAD possess a keen understanding of judiciously allocating resources for superior components, ensuring that even a modest investment in key elements yields the best possible audio output from the Compact Disc. The CD player amalgamates mechanical, digital, and analog technologies, each playing a pivotal role in shaping the final auditory experience. This demands meticulous design and engineering to optimize the synergy of these three forms and attain the utmost sonic quality.
| GENERAL PARAMETERS | |
|---|---|
| Output level | Analog: 2.2 ± 0.1 V |
| Frequency response | ±0.5 dB (ref. 0 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz) |
| Total harmonic distortion | ≤0.01% (ref. 1 kHz, Audio LPF) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | ≥110 dB (ref. 1 kHz, A-weighted) |
| Channel balance | ±0.5 dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz) |
| Channel separation | -4.6 ±0.8 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz, 5 kHz) |
| -9.0 ±1.0 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz, 16 kHz) | |
| Standby power | <0.5W |
| Idle power | <7.5W |
| DIMENSION AND WEIGHT | |
|---|---|
| Gross dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 x 70 x 249 mm (Gross)* |
| 17 3/16 x 2 13/16 x 9 13/16 inches | |
| Net Weight | 3.0 kg |
| 6.6 lbs | |
| Shipping Weight | 4.3 kg |
| 9.5 lbs | |
Mechanical Precision
The NAD C 538 boasts a solid mechanical foundation, strategically designed to minimize external vibrations and ensure precise CD drive mechanism location. Crafted with heavy gauge steel and non-resonant plastic moldings, the reinforced transport assembly and meticulous engineering reduce tracking errors, providing optimal performance.
Digital Audio Excellence
Featuring Wolfson 24-bit DAC with precise digital data stream clocking, the C 538 delivers accurate linearity for PCM data conversion to analog waveform. The multi-layer PCBs with surface mount components, coupled with audio OP Amps, maintain a noise-free output. The custom-designed active power supply enhances the overall circuit layout for a detailed and natural sound with dynamic contrasts.
Enhanced User Control
The NAD C 538 prioritizes user convenience with front panel controls replicated on the handheld remote. Enjoy functions like Play, Pause, Skip, and Scan, while additional features such as RANDOM, PROGRAM, REPEAT, and RPT A-B provide versatile playback options. The dimmable dot matrix display showcases track details, total playing time, and remaining time, ensuring an intuitive and enjoyable user experience.
Versatile Connectivity
Offering compatibility with CD-R/CD-RW discs encoded in MP3 or WMA formats, the C 538 accommodates up to 10 hours of music on a single disc. Both optical and coaxial digital outputs enable seamless connections to external DACs or digital components like AVRs, facilitating efficient and superior system setups. NAD’s commitment to innovation and affordability makes the C 538 an ideal choice for those valuing exceptional CD player performance.
Mechanical Precision
The NAD C 538 boasts a solid mechanical foundation, strategically designed to minimize external vibrations and ensure precise CD drive mechanism location. Crafted with heavy gauge steel and non-resonant plastic moldings, the reinforced transport assembly and meticulous engineering reduce tracking errors, providing optimal performance.
Digital Audio Excellence
Featuring Wolfson 24-bit DAC with precise digital data stream clocking, the C 538 delivers accurate linearity for PCM data conversion to analog waveform. The multi-layer PCBs with surface mount components, coupled with audio OP Amps, maintain a noise-free output. The custom-designed active power supply enhances the overall circuit layout for a detailed and natural sound with dynamic contrasts.
Enhanced User Control
The NAD C 538 prioritizes user convenience with front panel controls replicated on the handheld remote. Enjoy functions like Play, Pause, Skip, and Scan, while additional features such as RANDOM, PROGRAM, REPEAT, and RPT A-B provide versatile playback options. The dimmable dot matrix display showcases track details, total playing time, and remaining time, ensuring an intuitive and enjoyable user experience.
Versatile Connectivity
Offering compatibility with CD-R/CD-RW discs encoded in MP3 or WMA formats, the C 538 accommodates up to 10 hours of music on a single disc. Both optical and coaxial digital outputs enable seamless connections to external DACs or digital components like AVRs, facilitating efficient and superior system setups. NAD’s commitment to innovation and affordability makes the C 538 an ideal choice for those valuing exceptional CD player performance.
MANUAL
DATA SHEET
To download a copy of the firmware for your NAD unit please contact support
MANUAL
