NAD - C 568 - CD Player
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NAD C 568 CD Player
Unleash the hidden elegance of your music collection with the NAD C 568 CD player. Born from the exceptional performance pedigree of our 5-star rated C 565BEE, the C 568 encompasses a shift to another echelon of sonic achievement, with every dimension of audio quality enhanced and finessed.
Key Features
- Compatibility with CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Formats: The advanced technology incorporated in the C 568 CD player assures effortless interaction with all your music media, relishing the diversity of your music universe.
- USB Input: It supports external memory and audio rates up to 384Kbps—nearly 10 hours of music can be recorded onto one CD-R, expanding the boundaries of your music universe without any skips or glitches.
- NAD CD-8 Remote Control: The full-function remote control offers all the features described above from the comfort of your listening chair allowing track access, programming facilities, etc., saving the user’s time when they’re storing preferred song titles.
- High-Precision Clock Module: The ultra-high precision clock module reduces timing errors and digital jitter to unprecedented levels, thus enhancing your sonic experience.
- Wolfson 24 Bit DAC: The DAC chip of C 568, known for its excellent low-level linearity and detail-retrieving capabilities that enhance the detail and precision in sound output.
- VFL Display: The Vacuum Fluorescent Display provides a clear, comprehensive view of information like track number and time elapsed or remaining for complete CDs or individual tracks.
- Coaxial and Optical Digital Output: The C 568 features buffered and isolated outputs, reducing timing errors that could otherwise distort the digital data stream.
Benefits
- Improved Audio Performance: The NAD C 568 CD player not only plays your physical CDs but refines and elevates your aural experience with enhanced sonic performance.
- Vintage Appeal: The CD player celebrates your personal treasury of CDs, treating each disc with meticulous precision it deserves while bridging the gap between nostalgia and superior audio technology.
- Versatile & Smooth Play: The C 568 CD Player seamlessly plays the disc without any skips or glitches, giving you an uninterrupted and robust sonic experience.
- High Level Performance: It's equipped with a new level of features and circuitry that takes the performance to a whole new level, serving as an ideal companion to your music library.
- Modern and Refined Design: The player’s sleek design compliments any living space, offering both superior aesthetics and performance.
- Engineering Excellence: With state-of-the-art tech like the Ultra-High Precision Clock Module and Super High-Speed OPAmps, the C 568 assures an incredible listening experience with rich, vivid sound textures.
- Detailed Sound Output: The Wolfson 24 bit DAC chip fine-tunes every beat, every rhythm, enhancing the clarity and accuracy of your music.
- Energy-efficient: With standby power consumption of less than 0.5W, the C 568 is an eco-friendly device forming a part of NAD's continuous commitment to the environment.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Compatible Discs | CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
| USB Input | Supports external memory and audio rates up to 384kbps |
| Decoding Capabilities | MP3 and WMA |
| Remote Control | NAD CD-8 full function remote control |
| Digital to Analogue Converter | Wolfson 24 bit |
| OPAmps | Super High-Speed OPAmps |
| Digital Output | Coaxial and Optical |
| Power Supply | Toroid Power supply with separate power regulators for analogue and digital sections |
| Display | VFL Display with CD text |
| Track, Time and Repeat | Selectable |
| Repeat Mode | For single track or entire CD |
| Program Play | Up to 20 tracks |
| Random Play | Available |
| External IR input | Yes |
| 12V Trigger input | Yes |
| Standby consumption | <0.5 watt |
| Power Cord | Detachable AC cord |
| Gross Unit Dimensions | 435 x 80 x 306mm/17 1/8 x 3 3/16 x 12 11/16″** |
| Net weight | 4.9kg (10.8lb) |
| Output level - Analog | 2.2 ± 0.1 V; Optical: -22.5 ±3.5dBm; Coaxial: 650 ±150mV |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (ref. 0 dB 20 Hz-1 kHz); ±0.5 dB (ref. 0 dB 5 kHz-20 kHz) |
| Total harmonic distortion | <0.01% (ref. 1 kHz, Audio LPF) |
| Signal/Noise ratio | 118 dB (ref. 1 kHz, A-weighted LPF Stop, Pause) |
| Channel balance | ±0.5 dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz) |
| Dynamic range | 95dB |
| Channel separation | >90dB |
| De-emphasis | -3.73 to -5.33 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz, 5 kHz); -8.04 to -10.04 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz, 16 kHz) |
| Linearity | ±0.01 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz at -3 dB); ±0.02 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz at -6 dB); ±0.02 dB |
| USB Output level | 2.2 ± 0.2V |
| USB Frequency response | ±1dB (ref. 0dB 20Hz – 16kHz) |
| USB Total harmonic distortion | <0.03% (ref. 0dB 1kHz, Audio LPF) |
| USB Signal/Noise ratio | 118dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz, A-weighted Pause) |
In conclusion, the NAD C 568 CD Player will not just play your music — it will redefine it. Leveraging the power of state-of-the-art technology encapsulated in an aesthetically appealing chassis, this indispensable gadget ensures that every note, every melody, and every rhythm of your carefully curated CD collection is revealed in unparalleled precision. With its broad compatibility and intricate mastery of audio detail, it signifies the epitome of sonic engineering, creating an immersive auditory experience that is both profound and thrilling. Every beat and rhythm you have cherished is now reborn with increased depth, clarity, and dynamism. Let the NAD C 568 CD Player breathe new life into your music and feel the pulse of transformational music listening.
Welcome to the enhanced and refined world of sonic performance, welcome to the realm of the NAD C 568 CD player.
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ℹ Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Compatible Discs | CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
| USB Input | Supports external memory and audio rates up to 384kbps |
| Decoding Capabilities | MP3 and WMA |
| Remote Control | NAD CD-8 full function remote control |
| Digital to Analogue Converter | Wolfson 24 bit |
| OPAmps | Super High-Speed OPAmps |
| Digital Output | Coaxial and Optical |
| Power Supply | Toroid Power supply with separate power regulators for analogue and digital sections |
| Display | VFL Display with CD text |
| Track, Time and Repeat | Selectable |
| Repeat Mode | For single track or entire CD |
| Program Play | Up to 20 tracks |
| Random Play | Available |
| External IR input | Yes |
| 12V Trigger input | Yes |
| Standby consumption | <0.5 watt |
| Power Cord | Detachable AC cord |
| Gross Unit Dimensions | 435 x 80 x 306mm/17 1/8 x 3 3/16 x 12 11/16″** |
| Net weight | 4.9kg (10.8lb) |
| Output level - Analog | 2.2 ± 0.1 V; Optical: -22.5 ±3.5dBm; Coaxial: 650 ±150mV |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (ref. 0 dB 20 Hz-1 kHz); ±0.5 dB (ref. 0 dB 5 kHz-20 kHz) |
| Total harmonic distortion | <0.01% (ref. 1 kHz, Audio LPF) |
| Signal/Noise ratio | 118 dB (ref. 1 kHz, A-weighted LPF Stop, Pause) |
| Channel balance | ±0.5 dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz) |
| Dynamic range | 95dB |
| Channel separation | >90dB |
| De-emphasis | -3.73 to -5.33 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz, 5 kHz); -8.04 to -10.04 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz, 16 kHz) |
| Linearity | ±0.01 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz at -3 dB); ±0.02 dB (ref. 0dB 1 kHz at -6 dB); ±0.02 dB |
| USB Output level | 2.2 ± 0.2V |
| USB Frequency response | ±1dB (ref. 0dB 20Hz – 16kHz) |
| USB Total harmonic distortion | <0.03% (ref. 0dB 1kHz, Audio LPF) |
| USB Signal/Noise ratio | 118dB (ref. 0dB 1kHz, A-weighted Pause) |
