NAD C 558 Turntable With Ortofon OM10 Cartridge

Outstanding Entry-Level Turntable

The NAD C 558 is a component that critical listeners can applaud for its musical quality, and one that almost anybody can afford. The C 558 is a full-featured, belt-driven model targeted for record enthusiasts everywhere. Pre-fitted with an Ortofon OM10 phono cartridge, the C 558 features a belt drive for maximum noise isolation, as well as a precision AC motor with isolated AC power supply that has universal voltage. Complimented by a glass platter with felt pad, a MDF plinth, and a low resonance dust cover, the C 558 delivers an outstanding listening experience unlike any other.

Sophisticated Technology

When it comes to the C 558, NAD chose to use a sophisticated power supply that transforms the AC alternating voltage of your wall socket into a pure DC voltage. The DC voltage is then regenerated into a precise AC voltage that powers a precision clock motor to achieve nearly perfect speed consistency and smoothness. The motor itself is isolated from noise and voltage fluctuations that occur in the unfiltered AC mains that can cause instability in the motor.

The motor uses a specially developed rubber belt that is flat ground for precision and drives a non-resonant sub platter that is also precisely machined for smooth rotation. This sits in a brass bearing with a hardened steel shaft. All of these parts are carefully developed to work together to provide a remarkably stable and precise rotation of the disc.

The C 558's tonearm also offers a similar level of careful engineering and development. At 9" long it offers low tracking distortion while maintaining rigidity and low mass required to stabilize the cartridge. By allowing VTF and Azimuth adjustment the C 558 allows precise tracking with low distortion and record wear.

The glass platter and massive plinth combine to extract all the energy from the disc while isolating unwanted external vibration. These details further ensure that your vinyl listening experience is truly transcendent.

Quality Parts and Materials

The plinth of the C 558 is solid MDF, as opposed to the particle board or plastic that is commonly found at this value, and is CNC machined for precision. The C 558's dustcover, too, is heavier than most and made from a non-resonant Perspex with a counter-sprung hinge design that allows the cover to remain in almost any intermediate position from open to closed.

An Immersive Experience

Listening to vinyl records is an immersive experience. You become as involved in the process as you do in the listening. To a much greater degree than with digital sources, vinyl playback requires solid mechanical accuracy to extract the music from the medium. A properly played record is a fantastic and rewarding experience, and the NAD C 558 has everything you need to get maximum enjoyment with minimal fuss and expense.

• Belt driven turntable 33/45
• 10mm glass platter with felt pad
• Precision AC motor
• Isolated AC Power supply with universal voltage
• 9" Tonearm with fixed head shell
• Ortofon OM10 cartridge pre-installed
• Vertical Tracking angle and azimuth adjustment
• Rigid MDF plinth with rubber isolation feet
• Low Resonance dustcover
• Detachable high quality RCA cable with separate ground

• Nominal speed: 33/45 rpm, manual speed change (78 rpm possible with special pulley)
• Speed variance: 33rpm: ± < 0.50%, 45rpm: ± < 0.45%
• Wow and flutter: 33rpm: ± < 0.15%, 45rpm: ± < 0.15%
• S/N Ratio (mechanical noise): - 40 dB
• S/N Ratio (electrical noise): -68 dB
• Downforce range: 0 - 30 mN; 0 - 3.0 grams
• Supplied counterweight system: Counterweight (black) for cartridges
• Effective tonearm mass: 9.5 g
• Effective tonearm length: 230 mm
• Overhang: 18 mm
• Power consumption: 5 W max/ 0.3W standby
• Dimensions: 17 1/8 x 13 3/8 x 4 59/64"
• Platter weight: 3.8 lbs.
• Turntable weight: 12.1 lbs.

"In all, the NAD C 558 is a great turntable that’s far above entry level. I could see myself using one for years to come. I recommend it to anyone returning to the vinyl fold, or coming aboard for the first time. It’s simple, it’s elegant, it works marvelously well. I can offer no higher praise."

- Thom Moon, SoundStage! Access, September 1, 2018