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But there’s a twist. The C 589 runs QRONO d2a, a digital audio technology developed by MQA Labs. NAD says the processing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. Welcome to Record Roundup 35, the first edition of 2026 for my ...

At $1,399, the NAD C 589 CD player promises improved playback with MQA's QRONO d2a processing and ESS ES9039PRO DAC.