NAD Stereophonic Amplifier 2x100W
The NAD C 3050 Integrated Amplifier celebrates 50 years of NAD heritage by blending classic design with modern performance. Its walnut cabinet, dual VU meters, and vintage styling house a powerful 100W HybridDigital UcD amplifier that delivers clear, dynamic sound. With HDMI eARC, a high-quality phono stage, and optional BluOS streaming with Dirac Live room correction, it adapts easily to modern systems. Combining timeless aesthetics with advanced connectivity, the C 3050 offers an engaging and versatile centrepiece for today’s hi-fi setups.
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Created to celebrate 50 years of NAD innovation, the NAD C 3050 Integrated Amplifier blends vintage hi-fi charm with modern engineering. Inspired by the original NAD 3030, it features a walnut-finished cabinet, dual VU meters, and classic branding.
With 100 watts per channel of HybridDigital UcD amplification and optional BluOS streaming with Dirac Live Room Correction, it combines heritage design with contemporary performance.
Key Features
- 100W per channel HybridDigital UcD amplification
- Vintage design with walnut cabinet and VU meters
- 32-bit/384kHz high-performance DAC
- MDC2 slot for BluOS streaming and Dirac Live
- HDMI eARC for TV integration
- MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering
- Optical and coaxial digital inputs
- Bidirectional aptX HD Bluetooth
- Headphone amplifier included
- Speaker A/B outputs and subwoofer connection
A Tribute to Hi-Fi’s Early Days
The C 3050 captures the spirit of classic 1970s stereo systems with its VU meters, walnut cabinet and vintage styling.
It brings a nostalgic listening experience while maintaining modern reliability and performance.
Dynamic, Detailed Sound
With HybridDigital UcD amplification, the C 3050 delivers 100 watts per channel with low distortion and high precision.
It presents music with clarity, depth and strong dynamics across all listening levels.
Modern Streaming and Room Calibration
The MDC2 expansion slot allows optional BluOS streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction.
This enables high-resolution playback, multi-room audio, and optimised sound performance in any space.
Designed for the Way You Listen
With HDMI eARC, phono input, digital and analogue connectivity, the C 3050 supports a wide range of sources.
Flexible outputs and Bluetooth make it easy to integrate into modern or vintage-inspired systems.
Preamplifier
Line Input / Pre-Out
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.005% (2V out) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >95 dB |
| Channel separation | >100 dB (1 kHz) |
| Input impedance | 28 kΩ + 360 pF |
| Maximum input signal | >4.5 Vrms |
| Output impedance | 440 Ω |
| Input sensitivity | 270 mV |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Maximum voltage output | >2 V |
Phono Input / Pre-Out
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.03% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >79 dB |
| Input impedance | 46 kΩ / 100 pF |
| Input sensitivity | 5.5 mV |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Maximum input signal | >80 mVrms |
Line Input / Headphone Out
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.005% (1V out) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >96 dB (32 Ω) |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Channel separation | >60 dB (1 kHz) |
| Output impedance | — |
BluOS Audio
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS |
| Hi-res formats | FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF |
| Sampling rate | Up to 192 kHz |
| Bit depth | 16 – 24 bit |
| Streaming services | Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, etc. |
| Internet radio | Supported |
| Integration | Control4, Crestron, ELAN, Lutron, Roon, RTI, URC |
| Voice control | Alexa & Siri support |
Connectivity
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) |
| File sharing | SMB protocol |
| USB | Type-A (storage support) |
| Bluetooth | aptX HD 5.0 (two-way) |
User Interface
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Mobile app | BluOS Controller (iOS & Android) |
Amplifier Section
| Continuous output power | 100 W (8 Ω & 4 Ω) |
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.03% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >95 dB |
| Clipping power | >115 W |
| IHF dynamic power | 180 W (8 Ω) |
| Peak output current | >20 A |
| Frequency response | ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Channel separation | >75 dB |
| Input sensitivity | 540 mV / Digital: -6 dBFS |
| Power consumption |
0.5 W (standby) 2.0 W (network standby) 0.1 W (off mode) |
| Wireless frequency band | 2.402 – 2.480 GHz |
Dimensions & Weight
| Dimensions (W × H × D) |
450 × 127 × 355 mm (17 1/4 × 5 × 14 in) |
| Net weight | 10 kg |
| Shipping weight | 12.6 kg |
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