NAD C 588
Hi-fi turntables · 2017–present In production
$899 US reference price
The bigger NAD: heavier glass platter, carbon arm, outboard-style isolated motor and a 2M Red.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon 2M Red |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | glass |
| Tonearm | 9" carbon-fibre |
| Dimensions | 435 x 340 x 125 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 20.3 lb (9.2 kg) |
| Finishes | Graphite |
| Years | 2017–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red · replacement stylus: Stylus 2M Red · around $97.
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2 US retailers stock NAD — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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