NAD Stereophonic Amplifier with BluOS 2x100W
The NAD C 3050 Integrated Amplifier blends iconic vintage styling with modern high-performance audio. Delivering 100W per channel via HybridDigital UcD amplification, it offers clean, dynamic sound with impressive detail and control. Its walnut cabinet, dual VU meters, and classic NAD design meet advanced features like HDMI eARC, a high-quality phono stage, and optional BluOS streaming with Dirac Live room correction. With flexible connectivity and refined digital processing, the C 3050 is a versatile, future-ready centrepiece for both analogue and streaming-based hi-fi systems.
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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, its walnut cabinet, dual VU meters, and classic branding deliver timeless appeal.
With advanced digital processing, HybridDigital UcD amplification, and optional BluOS streaming with Dirac Live Room Correction, it brings heritage design and modern performance together in one compelling system.
Key Features
- 100W per channel HybridDigital UcD amplification
- Vintage-inspired design with walnut cabinet and VU meters
- 32-bit/384kHz high-performance DAC
- MDC2 expansion slot for BluOS streaming and Dirac Live
- MQA, FOQUS and QRONO for improved timing and natural sound
- HDMI eARC for TV integration
- Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering
- Optical and coaxial digital inputs
- Bidirectional aptX HD Bluetooth with headphone amplifier
- Speaker A/B outputs, subwoofer out, and pre-out/main-in
A Tribute to Hi-Fi’s Early Days
The C 3050 captures the look and feel of classic 1970s stereo systems with dual VU meters, walnut cabinet, and vintage NAD styling.
It recreates the emotional connection of traditional hi-fi while delivering modern reliability and performance.
Dynamic, Detailed Sound
With HybridDigital UcD amplification, the C 3050 delivers powerful, low-distortion sound with excellent clarity and control.
It preserves musical detail and dynamics across both analogue and digital sources.
Modern Streaming and Room Calibration
The MDC2 expansion slot enables BluOS streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction.
This adds high-resolution streaming, multi-room capability, and optimised sound performance in any listening space.
Designed for the Way You Listen
With HDMI eARC, analogue and digital inputs, and a precision phono stage, the C 3050 supports all modern and classic sources.
Flexible outputs, Bluetooth, and headphone support make it easy to integrate into any system.
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 load) |
| 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 | Amazon Alexa & Apple Siri |
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 / -6 dBFS |
| Power consumption | 0.5 W (standby) 2.0 W (network standby) 0.1 W (off) |
| 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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