Nad C556 Vinyl Turntable Review

So now we know who builds the nad turntable.

Nad c556 vinyl turntable review.

Paul rigby reviews nad s latest the c558 let s dive straight into this one. Nad are a fixture in the hi fi world but they re traditionally known more for their amps than turntables. With a new colour and new cartridge it s less nad and more nad presents. It is easy to set up but you have to adjust the pickup weight and the anti skating yourself.

This is a good thing because it adds confidence in terms of build consistency something that is less certain via chinese. As a result nad has come full circle from its eighties vinyl based successes which sees this new turntable offering marking a very promising start for the newcomer. Nad s c 556 turntable accentuates this experience by producing a phenomenal sound that both grips and moves vinyl lovers everywhere. Listening to vinyl is a unique experience unlike any other.

Elsewhere it s the same award winning rega rp1 turntable that stole our hearts in 2011 earning a five star review in the process. Reviews vinyl reviews turntables up next vpi cliffwood turntable with audioshield as300 tabletop dust cover review the c 588 is the top of the line turntable from nad electronics and it comes with a long list of features and an impressive ortofon cartridge pre installed. Looking for a quality budget turntable. The nad c 558 belt drive turntable is a minimalist stunner with premium upgrades including a heavy glass platter.

In the case of the c 588 the result is a two speed belt driven design based around a rigid mdf matt black plinth with pleasingly sculpted corners sitting on four pointed metal. It s not hard and nad delivers everything you need in the box including the same cable that comes with the pro jects recordmaster. The best turntables in 2020 are drastically improved compared to the clunky old systems you might find gathering dust in your attic. You can t even really tell the difference from afar as the only branding is a tiny badge tucked away under the tonearm.

That said it s not what parts that nad uses to. Manufactured by pro ject to nad s specifications it s a unique choice that. Nad isn t a turntable creator per se but in general terms puts its designs together with the help of specialist turntable outfit pro ject. Paul rigby puts the 449 c 558 through its paces and notes some familiar features though not a company exactly reknowned for their turntable production nad s latest deck looks clean and stylish in a graphite coloured curvy cornered sort of way.

The nad turntable does not win any beauty contests but it wins this test. The nad c558 turntable has been sourced from pro ject and i expect that pro ject has built it for nad too at its factory in the czech republic.