C3050
NAD C3050 Stereophonic Amplifier
C3050
NAD Electronics, Integrated Amplifiers, Integrated Amps
Paying tribute to NAD’s 50-year history of innovation and value, the C 3050’s vintage design was inspired by the NAD 3030 Stereophonic Amplifier, a 1970s classic. Retro design elements include dual VU meters, push-button input selectors, a walnut-finished vinyl-clad cabinet, and a dark grey front panel with the original New Acoustic Dimension logo in its 1970s cursive typeface. Underneath its vintage-inspired exterior are advanced features like a HybridDigital UcD output stage, high-performance Texas Instruments PCM5242 differential DAC, and NAD’s MDC2 future-proofing technology. Listeners can add exciting new capabilities like BluOS high- resolution multi-room streaming and Dirac Live room correction to the C 3050 by inserting an optional module into the MDC2 expansion slot on the rear panel.
AMPLIFIER INNOVATION
Employing NAD’s proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology, the C 3050 can deliver 100 Watts per channel of continuous power and 135Wpc of instantaneous peak power for effortless reproduction of musical transients. Noise and distortion are virtually unmeasurable through the entire audio-band. The result is neutral, distortion-free sound through any loudspeaker load—even at high listening levels. The C 3050 will reproduce the music you love with wonderful detail, immersive three-dimensionality, and thrilling dynamics.
The C 3050’s digital section is built around Texas Instruments’ PCM5242 high-resolution differential DAC, a design known for its excellent dynamic performance and immunity to clock jitter. This enables the C 3050 to deliver amazing musicality, stunning clarity, and pinpoint sound-staging from all your digital sources.
A FEAST FOR THE SENSES
With its vintage-inspired design and innovative technology, the NAD C 3050 Stereo Integrated Amplifier is a feast for the eyes and ears. The C 3050’s MDC2 port makes it easy to add compelling features like BluOS multi-room streaming and Dirac Live room correction—not to mention new capabilities that have yet to be developed. In the C 3050, NAD’s 50-year history of amplifier innovation meets the future of hi-fi.
PLUG AND PLAY
With its full suite of digital and analogue inputs, the C 3050 can accommodate all your source components. In addition to an ultra-low-noise MM phono input for connecting a turntable and an HDMI eARC port for connecting an HDTV, the C 3050 has a pair of line-level analogue input and coaxial and optical digital inputs. Listeners can connect two pairs of speakers with Speaker A/B switching, as well as a subwoofer. The C 3050 also has a dedicated headphone amplifier, and pre-out/ main-in jacks that let you connect a more powerful amplifier and or the C 3050 as a preamp only. The C 3050 includes an IR remote control and has installer-friendly features like 12V trigger and IR input.
FEATURES:
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Retro design elements include front-panel VU meters, push-button input controls, 1970s cursive branding, walnut-finished vinyl-clad cabinet, and dark grey front panel
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HybridDigital UcD Amplifier Technology
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Continuous Power: 100 Watts per channel into 8 / 4 ohms
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Instantaneous Power: 135 Watts per channel
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Vanishingly low harmonic and intermodulation distortion
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MDC2 port for expanded functionality
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Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds BluOS high-resolution multi-room music streaming and Dirac Live room correction
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High-performance TI PCM5242 differential DAC
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Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering circuitry
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One optical, one coaxial digital input
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Pre-amp out / Main-in connections
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HDMI eARC input
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One set of line-level analogue inputs with low-noise buffer amplifiers
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Speaker A / SpeakerB outputs
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Subwoofer output
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Dedicated headphone amplifier
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IR remote control
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CI-Friendly IR remote, 12V Trigger out, IR in
Performance Specs |
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| Watts RMS per Channel (8-ohms) | 100 | |
| Watts RMS per Channel (4-ohms) | 100 | |
| Frequency Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
| THD | 0.03% | |
| Minimum Impedance | 4 ohms | |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | >95dB | |
Digital Music Features |
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| Built-in DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) | Texas Instruments PCM5242 | |
| Bluetooth | Two-Way aptX HD | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, on optional MDC2 card | |
Connections |
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| Phono Input | Yes (MM) | |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | |
| USB Input | Yes, on optional MDC2 card | |
| Preamp Outputs | Stereo RCA Pre-outs, sub out | |
| Headphone Output | 1/4" front panel jack and Bluetooth | |
Dimensions |
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| Width | 435mm | |
| Height | 110mm | |
| Depth | 355mm | |
| Weight (net) | 10kg | |
| C3050 Data Sheet  |
Performance Specs |
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| Watts RMS per Channel (8-ohms) | 100 | |
| Watts RMS per Channel (4-ohms) | 100 | |
| Frequency Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
| THD | 0.03% | |
| Minimum Impedance | 4 ohms | |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | >95dB | |
Digital Music Features |
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| Built-in DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) | Texas Instruments PCM5242 | |
| Bluetooth | Two-Way aptX HD | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, on optional MDC2 card | |
Connections |
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| Phono Input | Yes (MM) | |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | |
| USB Input | Yes, on optional MDC2 card | |
| Preamp Outputs | Stereo RCA Pre-outs, sub out | |
| Headphone Output | 1/4" front panel jack and Bluetooth | |
Dimensions |
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| Width | 435mm | |
| Height | 110mm | |
| Depth | 355mm | |
| Weight (net) | 10kg | |
