NAD C3050 BluOS Stereo Integrated Amplifier 🇨🇦

C 3050 BluOS Stereophonic Amplifier with BluOS Streaming Module KEY FEATURES Vintage-inspired design with walnut-finished cabinet, VU meters, and 1970s NAD branding 100 watts per channel of HybridDigital UcD amplification High-performance 32-bit/384kHz differential DAC MDC2 expansion slot for BluOS streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction (Includes Dirac Live® Limited Bandwidth licence and calibration microphone for room correction up to 500Hz) MQA, FOQUS and QRONO optimise timing and reduce perceptual distortion for more natural musical flow HDMI eARC input for seamless TV audio integration Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering Optical and coaxial digital inputs for flexible digital connectivity Analogue line-level input with low-noise buffer amplifiers Bidirectional aptX HD Bluetooth and dedicated headphone amplifier Speaker A/B outputs, subwoofer output, and pre-out/main-in flexibility A Tribute to Hi-Fi’s Early Days The C 3050 captures the look and feel of 1970s stereo systems, complete with dual illuminated VU meters, a walnut-finished cabinet, and NAD’s original cursive logo. These vintage details recall the excitement of discovering music on a beautifully made hi-fi system—an experience that shaped generations of listeners. Designed to celebrate NAD’s 50-year legacy, the C 3050 brings that spirit forward, pairing classic style with the precision and reliability of modern engineering. Dynamic, Detailed Sound with HybridDigital UcD Behind its retro exterior, the C 3050 delivers clean, confident power through NAD’s HybridDigital UcD amplifier platform. With 100 watts per channel and exceptionally low noise and distortion, it brings music to life with clarity, depth, and impact. From the warmth of analogue recordings to the dynamics of modern digital masters, the C 3050 preserves the character of every track, revealing detail and texture that deepen your connection to the music. Modern Streaming and Room Calibration An MDC2 expansion slot brings modern capability to the C 3050’s vintage-inspired design. Adding the optional MDC2 BluOS-D module enables high-resolution streaming from dozens of music services, whole-home audio integration, and Dirac Live Room Correction (Limited Bandwidth). Dirac analyzes your listening space and applies acoustic correction for clearer imaging and more balanced bass—ensuring the C 3050 performs beautifully in any room, with any speaker setup. Designed for the Way You Listen With HDMI eARC, analogue and digital inputs, and a low-noise MM phono stage, the C 3050 welcomes all your favourite sources. Vinyl playback is rich and detailed thanks to precise RIAA equalization and infrasonic filtering, making this amplifier a natural partner for a turntable-led system. Listener-friendly features like bidirectional aptX HD Bluetooth, a dedicated headphone amplifier, Speaker A/B outputs, and pre-out/main-in flexibility make the C 3050 easy to integrate into both modern and vintage-inspired setups. SPECIFICATIONS Specification Details LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) <0.005 % at 2V out Signal-to-Noise Ratio >95 dB (IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out, unity gain) Channel separation >100 dB (1 kHz) Input impedance (R and C) 28 kohms + 360 pF Maximum input signal >4.5 Vrms (ref. 0.1 % THD) Output impedance 440 ohms Input sensitivity 270 mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum) Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Maximum voltage output -IHF load >2 V (ref. 0.1 % THD) PHONO INPUT, PRE-OUT THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) <0.03% at 2 V out Signal-to-Noise Ratio >79 dB (200 ohms source; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out) Input Impedance (R and C) 46 kohms/100 pF Input sensitivity 5.5 mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum) Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Maximum input signal at 1kHz >80 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD) LINE INPUT, HEADPHONE OUT THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) <0.005% at 1V out Signal-to-Noise Ratio >96 dB (32 ohms loads; A-WTD, ref. 2 V out, unity gain Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Channel separation >60 dB at 1kHz Output impedance Output impedance 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 BluOS SUPPORTED SERVICES*** Music Services Click here Internet Radio Click here Integration partners Control4, Crestron, ELAN, Lutron, Push, Roon, RTI, URC Voice Control Skills and support for Amazon Alexa and Apple’s Siri with corresponding enabled devices and App BluOS CONNECTIVITY Network connectivity Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Supported network file share protocol Server Message Block (SMB) USB 1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory stick (FAT32 or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals Bluetooth quality aptX HD 5.0 Bluetooth connectivity Two-Way (Receive and Headphone modes) USER INTERFACE Supported operating system Music playback from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8 to current Windows Operating Systems and macOS versions Mobile Application Free BluOS Controller App available for download from the respective App stores of Apple iOS devices (iPad, iPhone and iPod), Android devices, Kindle Fire and Windows or macOS desktops MAIN IN, SPEAKER OUT Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms 100W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven) THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) <0.03% (250 mW to 100 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms) Signal-to-Noise Ratio >95dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms) Clipping power >115 W (at 1 kHz 0.1 % THD) IHF dynamic power 8 ohms: 180 W Peak output current >20A (in 1 ohm, 1 ms) Frequency response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Channel separation >75dB (1 kHz) Input sensitivity (for 100 W in 8 ohms) 540 mV Digital: -6dBFS Power consumption - at Auto Standby ON and Network Standby OFF 0.5 W* Power consumption - at Auto Standby ON and Network Standby ON 2.0 W** Power consumption - OFF mode (Power switched OFF) 0.1 W Frequency band 2.402G- 2.480G DIMENSION AND WEIGHT Gross dimensions (W x H x D) **** 450 x 127 x 355mm 17 1/4 x 5 x 14 inches Net weight 10 kg (22 lbs) Shipping weight 12.6 kg (27.8 lbs)