NAD Vintage Style C 3030 And C 3030S Stereophonic Amplifiers
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NAD Electronics has added two new models to its Classic Series, the C 3030 and C 3030S Stereophonic Amplifiers that pair retro styling with modern connectivity and streaming.
These new integrated amplifiers are inspired by the award-winning C 3050 anniversary edition. Like that model, they combine vintage looks with modern hi-fi electronics, but at a more accessible price. Both amps build on the retro design of the C 3050, they have VU meters, a black faceplate, and a classic script NAD logo, all referencing the original NAD 3030 of the late 1970s. The main difference between the two models is that the C 3030S adds the BluOS platform for streaming music and both are closer in size to the original 3030 than the C 3050, making their more compact footprint an easier fit into todays modern spaces.
NAD C 3030 and C 3030S
Both models provide two channels of 50watts each @ <0.03 % THD (250 mW to 50 W into 8 Ohms and 4 Ohms), although not specified, most probably using some variation on a Class D topology. Front panel metering is selectable between output power and line input level. The C 3030 entry model supports; HDMI eARC allowing it to act as a TV audio hub for films and gaming, while Bluetooth with aptX HD enables higher-quality wireless streaming from phones, tablets and computers. A subwoofer output with adjustable high-pass filtering also supports compact 2.1 system setups. The C 3030 S adds BluOS multi-room streaming to the same integrated amplifier platform. BluOS allows the C 3030S to stream music at up to 24-bit/192kHz includes MQA decoding, and access to over 20 streaming services from services including; TIDAL, Qobuz, internet radio and local network libraries, with full app control and multi-room grouping. For vinyl enthusiasts both models also come with a moving magnet phono input.
NAD C 3030 (top) and C 3030S (bottom)
Rear panel connectivity for both models include; 1 x RCA phono in, 1 x RCA line in, 1 x optical in, 1 x HDMI eARC, 1 x RCA subwoofer out with adjustable high-pass filtering, one pair of stereo speaker binding posts and a front panel 1/4″ headphone jack. While the C 3030S adds; 1 x Ethernet RJ45 and control support via Ethernet, IR in and a 12VDC trigger out.
Features At A Glance:
- C 3030
- 50 watts per channel
- Retro design details including VU meters and cursive NAD logo
- 1x HDMI eARC for direct TV connection
- Bluetooth for wireless music streaming
- Bass-managed subwoofer output with optional 80Hz fixed high-pass filter
- Compact form factor for flexible placement
- 1x Phono input, 1x Line input, 1x Optical input
- Headphone output
- Remote control included
- C 3030S
- BluOS built-In music streaming and multi-room capability
- Bluetooth for wireless music playback
- 50 watts per channel
- Retro styling with VU meters and cursive NAD branding
- 1x HDMI eARC for direct TV connection
- 1x Phono input, 1x Line input, 1x Optical input, 1x Ethernet
- Bass-managed subwoofer output with optional 80 Hz fixed high-pass filter
- Headphone output
- Compact footprint
- Remote control included
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Core Specifications:
- LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON):
- THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.005 % at 4V out
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90 dB (IHF; A-weighted, 500 mV out, unity gain)
- Input impedance (R and C): 28 kohms + 360 pF
- Maximum input signal: >5.7 Vrms (0.1 % THD)
- Output impedance: 345 ohms
- Input sensitivity: 100 mV (500 mV out, Volume maximum)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
- Input sensitivity: 100 mV (500 mV out, Volume maximum)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
- Maximum voltage output: >5 V (0.1 % THD)
- LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT:
- Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms: 50W (20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
- THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.03 % (250 mW to 50 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, 1 W out in 8 ohms)
- Clipping power:
- >70W (1 kHz 0.1 % THD, 4 ohms)
- >55W (1 kHz 0.1 % THD, 8 ohms)
- IHF dynamic power:
- 8 ohms: 120 W
- 4 ohms: 250W
- 2 ohms: 390 W
- IHF dynamic current: >16A (1 ohm, 1 ms)
- Damping factor: >52 (20Hz to 6.5kHz, 50W 8 ohms)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
- Channel separation:
- >75 dB (1 kHz)
- >70 dB (10 kHz)
- Input sensitivity (50 W in 8 ohms): 750 mV
- Frequency band: 2.402 G- 2.480 G
- Maximum transmit power: 7 dBm ± 2 dBm
- Power consumption, standby mode*: 0.5 W
- BluOS AUDIO:
- Supported audio file format: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
- Supported high- resolution audio file format: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
- Sampling rate: up to 192 kHz
- Bit depths: 16 – 24
MSRP (UK/US/EU)
- C 3030: £899/$1,199/€999
- C 3030S: £1,149/$1,499/€1,299
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