C 588 vs Cambridge Audio Alva ST
The Alva ST's output is 3.6 mV against the C 588's 5.5 mV, its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.8 g, its platter weight 0.6453 kg (1 lbs) against 4 kg (9 lbs), and its effective length 221.5 mm against 228.6 mm.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$649
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About the C 588
The NAD C 588 is a well-regarded turntable in the HiFi community, known for its lively and tight sound quality. It includes a 9-inch carbon fiber tonearm with a fixed metal headshell, decoupled counterweight, and magnetic anti-skate compensation. The turntable is built with a rigid MDF plinth and features metal feet with tuned isolation to minimize vibrations. It supports both 33-1/3 and 45 rpm playback speeds and comes with a dust cover and a 45 RPM adapter.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- glass
- Platter Weight
- 4 kg
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 228.6 mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 436.4 × 127 × 368.3 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.93 kg (20 lbs)
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