NAD C 569 CD-Player

NAD C 569 – high-quality CD player with ESS Sabre DAC

The NAD C 569 is a high-quality CD player for discerning hi-fi enthusiasts who want to enjoy their physical music collection in the best possible quality. Modern digital technology meets the proven NAD Classic Series. An ESS ES9039Q2M Sabre DAC, QRONO d2a technology, and Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH) ensure precise and natural playback with exceptional detail.

The proven CD drive with its slot-in mechanism and NXP-based servo system ensures reliable and consistent playback. At the same time, the internal layout of the power supply, drive, and audio circuitry has been specifically optimized to minimize interference and unwanted effects on the sensitive audio signals.

Precise digital-to-analog conversion

At the heart of the digital signal processing is the ESS ES9039Q2M Sabre DAC. This is supported by LMG's QRONO d2a technology, which is designed for precise timing and a natural rendering of musical details.

Additionally, NAD Dynamic Digital Headroom (DDH) reduces distortion caused by inter-sample clipping. This can contribute to a cleaner and more natural sound reproduction, especially during dynamic musical passages and short peaks.

CD playback with many convenient features

The NAD C 569 was designed not only for sound quality but also for ease of use. The 3.7-inch color display with CD text support clearly shows album and track information. Gapless playback and support for MQA CDs round out the comprehensive features.

The most important functions can be controlled quickly and conveniently via the controls on the front or the included remote control.

Can be flexibly integrated into existing hi-fi systems

The NAD C 569 can be used both as a standalone CD source and as a CD transport for an external DAC. Both analog and digital outputs are available for this purpose.

The analog stereo RCA output allows direct connection to an amplifier or preamplifier. Alternatively, the optical and coaxial digital outputs allow the digital signal to be passed on to an external digital-to-analog converter.

With its understated design, the NAD C 569 is a perfect visual match for other components in the NAD Classic Series. This makes it an ideal choice for anyone who wants to continue enjoying their CD collection while also valuing modern digital signal processing.

Technical data

Product type: CD player

CD drive: Insertion mechanism, tray loading

Servo system: NXP-based

DAC: ESS ES9039Q2M Sabre

Signal processing: LMG QRONO d2a

Dynamic Digital Headroom: NAD DDH

Display: 3.7-inch color display

CD Text: Yes

Gapless playback: Yes

MQA-CD: Yes

Remote control: Yes

CD transport operation: Yes

Series: NAD Classic Series

Connections

Analog output: Stereo RCA

Digital coaxial output: 0.5–0.8 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Optical digital output: available

Line output level: 2.2 ± 0.2 V

Audio features

Frequency response: 0 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): = 0.006% (1 kHz, LPF 20 kHz)

Signal-to-noise ratio: = 110 dB (1 kHz, A-weighted, LPF 20 kHz)

Channel balance: 0.5 dB (0 dB, 1 kHz)

Channel separation: = 110 dB

De-emphasis: -3.73 to -5.33 dB (5 kHz); -8.04 to -10.04 dB (16 kHz)

Linearity at -3 dB: -3 ± 0.1 dB

Linearity at -6 dB: -6 ± 0.2 dB

Linearity at -10 dB: -10 ± 0.25 dB

Linearity at -20 dB: -20 ± 0.25 dB

Linearity at -60 dB: -60 ± 0.5 dB

Power consumption

Standby power consumption: < 0.5 W

Power consumption during operation: = 20 W

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions (W × H × D): 435 × 83 × 294 mm

Dimensions (W × H × D): 17 1/4 × 3 3/8 × 11 5/8 inches

Net weight: 4.2 kg