C 558
NADReleased Sep 1, 2018 · Analysis updated Oct 1, 2026
This turntable offers great sound quality and strong bass with a premium build and easy operation. The NAD C 558 scores 82/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the turntables category. Coverage includes reviews from Soundstageaccess, Futureaudiophile, and Hifichoice.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 3 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 3 reviews
Strong consensus: our scores for all 3 reviews fall within 7 points of each other.
Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Great sound quality(6)
- Premium build quality(4)
- Good value(3)
Cons
- Difficult speed change(4)
3 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The NAD C 558 is a well-built, dead-silent turntable that delivers excellent sound quality with its bundled Ortofon cartridge, though setup requires patience.
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AI summary of this review
The NAD C 558 is a well-crafted, audiophile-grade, belt-driven turntable that is priced fairly with quality components like a glass platter and Ortofon OM10 phono cartridge.
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AI summary of this review
The NAD C 558 is a well-constructed budget turntable that delivers a warm, balanced sound and impressive value, though it lacks the ultimate refinement of its higher-end sibling.
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