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NAD C 538 Compact Disc Player

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 146 ratings
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Brand NAD
Color Black
Connectivity Technology Auxiliary
Special Feature Portable
Number Of Discs 1

About this item

  • Plays CD/CD-R/CD-RW
  • Supports MP3/WMA playback
  • Wolfson High Spec 24/192 DAC
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NAD C 538 is a Compact Disc Player which offers great sound at very affordable price.

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.5
4.6
4.5
4.8
4.7
4.4
Remote Control
4.2
4.5
4.3
4.5
4.4
4.3
Volume control
4.0
4.5
4.3
4.7
4.4
4.4
Value for money
3.6
4.1
4.6
3.9
Quality of material
5.0
4.5
4.8
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power source
Corded Electric
AC
Corded Electric
AC
battery quantity
2 aa
2 aaa
2 aaa, 2 aa
2 aaa
2 aa, 2 aaa
weight
3 kilograms
11.2 pounds
11.7 pounds
6.5 kilograms
4.3 kilograms
6000 grams

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
146 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, appearance, detail and value of the audio CD player. For example, they mention it looks great, has excellent tonal quality and soundstage imaging, and that it's easy to operate. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality.

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17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the sound quality of the audio CD player. They say it has excellent tonal quality and soundstage imaging. The DAC in this player makes the music recorded on discs very clear and defined. The soundstage imagery adds up to a pleasing listening experience. Customers also mention that the unit sounded good and improved after a few hours of listening. They also say the playback gets their attention and produces startling reproduction particularly with 20-bit high-resolution audio.

"...It plays all my cds! RCWs, and all! Has really good sound stage depth. Excellent details and separation of the instruments and vocals...." Read more

"...Sound quality with good recordings can be described as detailed and well balanced tonally, with a good sense of real instruments being played in a..." Read more

"The NAD C538 is an entry-level audiophile quality CD player. Excellent tonal quality and soundstage imaging adds up a pleasing listening experience..." Read more

"The CD player has very good sound quality. This CD player is replacing an 11 year old Onkyo...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the audio CD player. They say it is an excellent high end value player and an inexpensive CD player that performs well.

"Great value high end component. I have mine connected to my old Cal Audio processor to give it a more natural tonal quality. It plays all my cds!..." Read more

"...soundstage imaging adds up a pleasing listening experience and a great value...." Read more

"...is the best sounding cd player I have ever owned and what a great price for the quality. Highly recommend!" Read more

"A good performing and inexpensive CD Player..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the detail in the audio cd player. They mention that the playback gets their attention, and the reproduction is startling.

"...RCWs, and all! Has really good sound stage depth. Excellent details and separation of the instruments and vocals...." Read more

"...Playback gets your attention, startling reproduction particularly with 20-bit high- definition recordings. Controls are basic...." Read more

"Amazing Detail...." Read more

"Nice Deck......" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the audio CD player easy to operate. They mention it looks great for a black box, has great sound, and the interface is exactly what one wants. Some say that the headphone jack is not included. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and functionality of the product.

"...I definitely like the sound quality and the simplicity of this unit...." Read more

"...- better than the 25 year old Denon - and the interface is exactly what one wants. Simple. And it looks great for a black box...." Read more

"Great sound, easy to operate, BUT No Headphone Jack...That would have been nice." Read more

"Straight forward player that works as it should. Sound quality is great." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the audio CD player. They mention that it looks great for a black box, has a simple design, and is well built. Some say that it matches their other NAD equipment.

"...Simple. And it looks great for a black box. If you want to spend a thousand dollars more, sure...." Read more

"...Sound reproduction is excellent, it is well built and matches my other NAD equipment. I love this CD player...." Read more

"Design. Sound quality. Prefer." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the features of the audio cd player. They mention that it has no unnecessary features, a good remote, and basic controls. Overall, customers are happy with the addition to their system.

"Quality product. No unnecessary features, good remote and sounds great." Read more

"...Pair it up with some quality cables and you have a great addition to your system." Read more

"...Controls are basic. I couldn't be happier with this addition to my system." Read more

13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the audio cd player. Some mention it's a quality product with no unnecessary features, good remote, and sounds great. However, others say that it didn't last 4 months, was defective, and completely stopped working after 8 months.

"...The new one seems well built and works very good. The one problem, that I have is the remote is not very powerful...." Read more

"Quality product. No unnecessary features, good remote and sounds great." Read more

"...Forget it! The unit fails with wma's and MIGHT track MP3s correctly or MIGHT NOT...." Read more

"...The amount of detail this player retrieves is amazing in comparison. This is a great sounding and well built player for the money." Read more

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Earle Fergusson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifico reproductor
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good option!
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