Announcing the NAD C 3030S
A Classic Look Reimagined
The C 3030S carries forward the visual charm of NAD’s earliest amplifiers, with VU meters, a black faceplate, and cursive NAD branding that honour its lineage. These carefully chosen details give it a distinct identity while allowing it to fit naturally in both contemporary and vintage-inspired rooms. Its compact proportions make placement simple, whether it’s paired with a turntable or a TV. The result is a design that feels familiar yet fresh for today’s listeners.
Streaming Made Simple
With BluOS built in, the C 3030S gives you an easy, intuitive way to enjoy music from a wide range of sources. The BluOS Controller app lets you browse, select, and control playback from your phone or tablet, all through a clean and responsive interface. Whether you’re listening to albums, exploring playlists, or moving between rooms with other BluOS-enabled products, the experience is designed to feel smooth and effortless. It’s a modern approach to streaming that complements the integrated amplifier’s classic look.
Performance You Can Hear
Delivering 50 watts per channel, the C 3030S reflects NAD’s commitment to honest, high-quality amplification. Designed to accentuate subtle musical details while keeping firm control of your speakers, it performs confidently with a variety of setups. Whether you’re listening at low volumes or filling the room with sound, the C 3030S maintains steady, engaging playback. It’s a simple, reliable way to enjoy your music as it was meant to be heard.
Hi-Fi Made Easy
The C 3030S offers a straightforward way to bring better sound into your home, combining retro styling with the convenience of BluOS streaming. Its intuitive controls and flexible connectivity options make it easy to use, whether you’re playing records, streaming music, or watching TV. Designed to suit everyday listening needs as well as more focused sessions, the C 3030S fits seamlessly into a variety of spaces and systems.
Made for Modern Spaces
The C 3030S has a compact footprint that makes it easy to place in a wide range of homes and listening setups. Its proportions sit naturally on shelves, sideboards, and media units, giving you the freedom to build a system that fits your space. Whether it’s part of a dedicated Hi-Fi arrangement or integrated into a multipurpose living area, the C 3030S blends in with ease. It brings streaming convenience and retro style without requiring extra room.
Features & Details
- BluOS built-In music streaming and multi-room capability
- 50 watts per channel of legendary NAD amplification
- Retro styling with VU meters and cursive NAD branding
- HDMI eARC for direct TV connection
- Phono input for connecting a turntable
- Bluetooth for wireless music playback
- Optical and line-level inputs for additional sources
- Bass-managed subwoofer output with optional 80 Hz fixed Low-pass filter
- Headphone output
- Compact footprint for flexible placement
- Remote control included
Specifications
PREAMPLIFIER SECTION
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)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT
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- 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
LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT
- IHF dynamic power
- >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 SPECIFICATIONS
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
