NAD C 3050 Stereo Integrated Amplifier

A tribute to the past

The new C 3050 pays homage to NAD's 3030 amplifier, the classic from the 1970s. The C 3050 integrated amplifier features retro-style metal panels with a wood look and a dark gray front panel, two VU meters and push buttons for source selection.

control and detail

Featuring NAD's acclaimed HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology, the C 3050 integrated amplifier delivers 100W of continuous power and 135W of instantaneous power for effortless reproduction of musical transients with virtually unmeasurable noise and distortion. The result is a neutral, distortion-free sound. Even at high volumes, it delivers fine details, excellent spatial representation and absolutely thrilling dynamics. The digital section is based on the high-resolution differential DAC PCM5242 from Texas Instruments, which is characterized by excellent dynamics. Thanks to this high-performance DAC, the C 3050 can reproduce all digital sources with astounding musicality, breathtaking clarity and precise imaging.

Embrace the future

The C 3050 features the latest generation of NAD's future-proof Modular Design Construction technology. With MDC2, owners can add new features and functionality by inserting an MDC2 module into a slot on the back of the device. MDC2 features a completely new architecture that enables bi-directional communication between the module and the host component. Compared to the C 3050 LE, the MDC2 module is not pre-installed but is available as an option.

Connect everything

With its digital and analogue inputs, the C 3050 can record all your source components. Vinyl fans will appreciate the extremely low-noise MM phono stage of the C 3050. For film and television enjoyment, there is an HDMI eARC interface, which allows the C 3050 to serve as a hub for a two- or 2.1-channel home cinema setup. The C 3050 also features line level analogue, coaxial and optical digital inputs.

In addition to two speaker connections, the C 3050 has a subwoofer output and its own headphone amplifier. It also features two-way Bluetooth aptX HD, so you can stream music from a mobile device to the amp, or from the amp to a pair of wireless headphones. Via pre-out/main-in connections you can use the C 3050 LE as a pure preamp and add a separate power amplifier. For custom integrators there is a 12V trigger and an IR input.

heirloom

The C 3050 stereophonic amplifier celebrates 50 years of innovation in NAD amplifier design. It combines NAD's iconic sound with a retro design inspired by the classic 3030 amp. Its advanced technology offers possibilities that an audiophile would not even have dreamed of half a century ago.

features and details

Retro design touches include a satin finish walnut cabinet, front panel VU meters, pushbutton input controls, 1970s italic lettering and a dark gray front bezel.

• HybridDigital UcD Amplifier
• Continuous power: 100 watts per channel at 8/4 ohms
• Instantaneous power: 135 watts per channel
• Vanishingly low harmonic and intermodulatory distortion
• MDC2 connector for extended functionality
• Powerful 32-bit/384kHz Texas Instruments Differential DAC
• Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filter circuitry
• in optical and a coaxial digital input
• HDMI eARC input
• A set of line-level analog inputs with low-noise buffer amplifiers
• Speaker A/Speaker B outputs
• Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
• Subwoofer output
• Dedicated headphone amplifier
• Included accessories include an IR remote control and a calibrated microphone for the Dirac Live setup
• CI Friendly - IR Remote Control, 12V Trigger Out, IR In