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NAD C 516BEE

Single-disc CD player

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Our take on the NAD C 516BEE

by Dave Bar

A wolf in sheep's clothing

Don't be fooled by its unassuming looks and modest price tag. NAD designed the C 516BEE with the same principles behind their higher-end CD players — performance, value, and simplicity. It features meticulously laid out circuits comprised of carefully chosen components, plus isolated power supplies for the analog and digital circuit boards. This ensures that the delicate digital circuitry is protected from noise and interference, for a new level of warmth, detail, and musicality from your CD collection.

Simple versatility

The C 516BEE's front panel looks very clean, and gives you easy access to basic functions without a lot of extra stuff getting in the way. You'll enjoy playback from a variety of discs, ranging from regular CDs to home-burned CD-Rs filled with MP3 and WMA files. And with the included full-function remote control, you'll have command of popular features like repeat play and direct track access without getting off the couch.

Highlights:

  • plays CDs, CD-Rs & CD-RWs, and MP3 & WMA CDs
  • carefully chosen internal components ensure accurate, musical sound
  • repeat and program play with direct access from the remote control
  • forward and reverse skip and search functions
  • full-function remote
  • display dimmer
  • optical and coaxial digital outputs
  • stereo RCA outputs
  • frequency response: 20-20,000 (±0.5 dB)
  • signal-to-noise ratio: 118 dB
  • Cirrus Logic 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter
  • 17-3/16"W x 2-11/16"H x 11-1/4"D
  • warranty: 2 years
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    Features and Specs

    Features and Specs
    General
    Disc Capacity
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    1
    Disc Exchange
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    N/A
    Track Programming
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    40
    Random Play
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    Single Disc
    Disc Naming
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    No
    Direct Track Access
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    Remote
    Direct Disc Access
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    N/A
    Remote
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    Included
    Display Color
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    Blue
    Multiple CD Player Control
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    Parts Warranty
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    2 Years
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    2 Years
    Compatibility
    CD-R Playback
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    Yes
    CD-RW Playback
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    Yes
    MP3 Playback
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    Yes
    SACD Playback
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    No
    Specifications
    CD Frequency Response
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    20-20k Hz
    Signal to Noise Ratio
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    118 dB
    SACD Frequency Response
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    Not Compatible
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    Outputs
    Digital Optical Output
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    Digital Coaxial Output
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    • Single-Disc CD player
    • Wireless remote (CD7)
    • 2 "AAA" batteries
    • 5' Stereo RCA cable
    • Owner's Manual on CD-ROM
    • Warranty information

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    Features

    Disc Compatibility: The NAD C 516BEE Single Disc CD Player can play CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.

    CD-TEXT: The NAD C 516BEE supports CD-Text information such as artist name and track titles. The CDs used must contain CD-Text information for this feature to work.

    MP3/WMA Playback: The C 516BEE supports MP3 and WMA files that have been recorded onto CD-R or CD-RW discs.

    DAC: The 192 kHz/24-bit Sigma/Delta DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) chip was chosen for its low noise and excellent linearity.

    Digital Outputs: Two digital outputs, one optical (Toslink) and one coaxial (RCA), are provided for sending signal to the digital input terminals of a receiver, outboard D/A converter, or CD recorder.

    Analog Output: The CD player also features stereo RCA outputs for analog connection, utilizing the high quality DACs.

    Display Dimmer: The Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) has three brightness settings, or it can be turned off.

    Wireless Remote Control: In addition the unit's from panel controls, the player includes a dedicated full-feature IR wireless remote control for easy operation.

     

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    5 out of 5

    Great and Reliable CD player

    Written By Anonymous, San Diego, CA on Friday, May 03, 2013
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    This little puppy is awesome! CD player this good for less then $300. Can't beat that! Quality sound, great all-in-all features!
    Pros:
    Great sound! Easy to use. Perfect size.
    Cons:
    None
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    5 out of 5

    NAD C-516BEE

    Written By J S, Pelahatchie MS on Monday, April 29, 2013
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    Excellent CD player, never knew what a high end CD player sounded like till I got this in and hooked it up! The details and sounds you hear are amazing, it's like revisiting your CD collection all over again.
    Pros:
    Price, sound quality, ease of use
    Cons:
    None
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    5 out of 5

    Great buy - NAD C 516BEE

    Written By Lee S., New York, NY on Monday, April 29, 2013
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    Replaced similar single disk NAD that was 20 years old and what a difference.. Great but for the price. You get a great performing player.
    Pros:
    Great sound and looks great. Simple operation. Great sound - clear and crisp through the entire spectrum.
    Cons:
    none
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    5 out of 5

    Love everything about it

    Written By DaveG, Baltimore, MD on Sunday, April 28, 2013
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    I had a Sony ES-series CD player that bit the dust at the very moment the C-516BEE's predecessor went out of stock. Terrible timing -- I was stuck playing CDs on a mediocre DVD player until this was available! But it was worth the wait. Even compared with the higher-end Sony, guitars sound crunchier on David Bowie's The Next Day, the rhythm section sounds tighter on Jean-Luc Ponty's Imaginary Voyage, Gwyneth Jones' voice sounds more luminous on Bernstein's recording of Der Rosenkavalier. (Alas the distortion and artifacts are magnified on the horrendous Collectors Choice remasters of Dionne Warwick's early Bacharach/David collaborations. Oh well.) All in all, a terrific "budget audiophile" choice.
    Pros:
    Outstanding sound, solid construction
    Cons:
    No downsides!
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    4 out of 5

    NAD C 516BEE

    Written By GStubbs, Marietta, SC on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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    Great CD Player! Very smooth and warm sounding! No digital harshness here! Vocals/cymbals are lush and sparkly sounding without excessive "sizzle" that can come with cd players. Great looking player without unecessary bells and whistles. Would love to hear some of NAD's upper end stuff...
    Pros:
    Warm and lush sounding, especially on the high end.
    Cons:
    Not crazy about the remote, but it works. Seems a little cheap for a $300 CD player.
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    5 out of 5

    Great CD Player for the Money

    Written By Brian B., Chicago, IL on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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    I needed a reasonably priced CD player but am very picky about sound quality - especially with CDs. I don't always like the sound of digital media and still love listening to quality analog records and tapes, but I have to say this player sounds excellent and better than some friends' players some of which I know cost quite a bit more.
    Pros:
    Sounds great for the price and better more than more expensive players I've listened to, with a very wide dynamic range and natural, open balance. Transport is smooth, quiet and responsive, and seems very solid. Simple and attractive appearance.
    Cons:
    None that I have discovered.
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    5 out of 5

    Five Star Rating.....

    Written By John T, Charlottesville, VA on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
     
    I was shopping for a single cd player in this price range and came across the NAD 516BEE. What impressed me the most was the looks of the player, the price and the technical specifications. None of the other brand cd players in this price range have 118db signal to noise ratio or a 2 year warranty. It has to be noted that NAD products are of outstanding quality, I continue to use the first amp NAD produced, it is the NAD 3020
    Pros:
    Pros: Sound quality is excellent. Crisp sound throughout the sound spectrum. I heard sounds in the higher spectrum that I did not hear on my previous player. The slide tray is solid. Opens and closes very smoothly. The remote control is well made and functional. The owner's manual is on a CD. This is a very impressive product and I am a very satisfied customer. NAD good job on this quality product. Great job JC of Crutchfield. Sales person like you is what makes me come back to
    Cons:
    None.
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