C 3030 & C 3030 S the new amplifiers from NAD

Following the 2023 debut of the 3050 NAD announces two new integrated amplifiers, C 3030 and C 3030 S. They all strongly recall the legendary lines of the 3030 from the late 1970s and differ in the presence of the BluOS streaming part in the S version. Black front panel, analog VU meters, and italicized NAD logo both offer 50W into 4/8 Ω in relatively compact sizes. C 3030 is a modern amplifier, equipped not only with classic analog inputs, (MM phono included) but also with HDMI eARC and optical inputs. The single subwoofer output is equipped with an 80Hz high-pass filter that can be excluded via a switch on the rear panel, where there is also a switch that allows the user to choose whether to have the Vu-Meter indicate the input signal or the output power, a switch that makes more sense taking into account the other Vu-Meter LED, below the volume knob, and classic of NAD products that indicates the output power.

Bluetooth expands the possibilities for everyday use, enabling wireless streaming from mobile devices and computers. C 3030 is amplifier designed to make high fidelity simple and straightforward, without sacrificing the brand’s hallmarks, namely sound quality, up-to-date connectivity and timeless design. A solution that will appeal to both those taking their first steps into the world of Hi-Fi and those looking for an amplifier that is compact but has a strong personality. While the primitive NAD 3030 used class A/B amplification, the current C 3030 uses class D HybridDigital UcD modules with GaN transistors. The C 3030 S adds BluOS streaming with support for 24-bit/192 kHz playback, MQA decoding, and access to more than 20 streaming services.