NAD Electronics C 538 CD Player

BH #NAC538 • MFR #C 538
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NAD Electronics C 538 CD Player
Key Features
  • Single-Disc Tray
  • Integrated Wolfson 24-Bit DAC
  • Analog RCA Output
  • Supports MP3 and WMA Formats on CD-R/RW
For the millions of people around the world still using CDs as their primary listening source, the NAD Electronics C 538 CD Player is everything you need and nothing you don't. With no wireless connectivity or additional media slots, the C 538 is a straightforward single-disc CD player made from heavy-gauge steel and non-resonant plastic moldings, carefully engineered to provide optimum results. The integrated Wolfson 24-bit DAC provides accurate linearity for the PCM data conversion to analog waveform. The custom-designed active power supply provides multiple regulated voltages to the transport, digital circuits, analog circuits, and control and display circuits. The result is a sound that is detailed and natural. If you are building your first home audio system or replacing your current CD unit, consider the C 538 when choosing a new player.
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NAD Electronics C 538 Overview

For the millions of people around the world still using CDs as their primary listening source, the NAD Electronics C 538 CD Player is everything you need and nothing you don't. With no wireless connectivity or additional media slots, the C 538 is a straightforward single-disc CD player made from heavy-gauge steel and non-resonant plastic moldings, carefully engineered to provide optimum results. The integrated Wolfson 24-bit DAC provides accurate linearity for the PCM data conversion to analog waveform. The custom-designed active power supply provides multiple regulated voltages to the transport, digital circuits, analog circuits, and control and display circuits. The result is a sound that is detailed and natural. If you are building your first home audio system or replacing your current CD unit, consider the C 538 when choosing a new player.

Wolfson 24-bit DAC
Heavy-gauge steel construction
CD, CD-R, and CD-RW playback with MP3 and WMA format support
Analog and digital audio outputs
Random, repeat, and program playback
Dimmable dot matrix display
The display shows song info, title, artist name, and album name for MP3/WMA discs
Transport controls are duplicated on the front panel and remote

NAD Electronics C 538 Specs

Key Specs
Disc Capacity
1
Supported Disc Types
CD
Skip Protection
No
Audio I/O
Coaxial / Stereo 2RCA / TOSLINK
Media Support
Supported Formats
CD / MP3 / WAV / WMA
Disc Capacity
1
Supported Disc Types
CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Audio
DAC
Wolfson 24-Bit
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
≤0.01% at 1 kHz (CD)
Signal to Noise Ratio
>110 dB
Skip Protection
No
Connectivity
Audio I/O
1x 2RCA Output
1x TOSLINK Output
1x Coaxial Output
Power
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
7.5 W (Idle)
0.5 W (Standby)
General
Dimensions
17.1 x 9.8 x 2.8" / 43.5 x 24.9 x 7 cm
Weight
6.6 lb / 3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
9.74 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
22.7 x 13.7 x 7.3"

NAD Electronics C 538 Reviews

The most natural sounding CD player I have ever owned.

By Hubert
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-30

I like the option to run both coax and optical out for this player, but the onboard DAC and output sounds so good that I generally just listen to the RCA out. Digital output to an SMSL SU-1 sounds different, busier?, but not better. This my first NAD product, and I am impressed.

Good player at good price

By Alan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-27

Good player at lower price than equivalent models from other brands

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