A new turntable for NAD, the C 558 which builds on the success of the C 556 to add more valuable technical elements and a new style more suited to the new age of vinyl. Frame, still of the rigid type, with four large feet using mechanical insulation made of rubber. Frame with a high thickness and characterized by rounded corners, obtained with CNC machining. The plate is made of 10 mm thick glass, with an MDF base and felt mat. The cover hood is in anti-resonant perspex: the particular hooking mechanism at the base allows the hood to be kept open at any angle.
Engine with subframe suspended with high energy absorption rubber elements; the traction is naturally belt-driven and the manually selectable speeds are the typical 33 and 45 rpm ones but with a simple adapter it is also possible to use the 78. On the rear panel the pair of RCA connectors thanks to which it is possible to use a dedicated wiring and therefore choose the one that is closest to your tastes in terms of timbre performance. The arm is made of aluminum, with a length of 9 inches and is equipped with VTA and azimuth adjustment, pre-assembled Ortofon OM10 cartridge so as to become a truly plug-and-play product .
Type: Analog Record Player
Synchronous motor - Speed: 33.3 and 45 RPM
Arm length: 230mm
Arm mass: 9.5 grams
Head weight: 5 grams
Frequency Response: 20-22,000Hz
Output level: 4mV
Signal to Noise Ratio: 68dB
Hoverhang: 18mm
Dimensions (WxHxD): 447x115x356 mm
Weight: 5.25kg