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NAD C3030S Stereophonic Amplifier with BluOS

SKU C3030S (BluOS)

Category NAD Electronics, Integrated Amplifiers, Integrated Amps

The NAD C 3030S integrated amplifier brings the charm of classic Hi-Fi design together with the freedom of modern music streaming. With BluOS built in, it offers an intuitive way to enjoy music from a wide range of sources, all controlled through the BluOS Controller app. Heritage touches like VU meters and cursive branding give the amplifier its vintage appeal, while 50 watts per channel of legendary NAD power deliver the musicality the Classic Series is known for. A built-in phono input lets you connect a turntable with ease, and HDMI eARC provides simple integration with your TV. The result is a retro-styled amplifier made for how people enjoy music today.

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 high-pass filter
Headphone output
Compact footprint for flexible placement
Remote control included

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

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

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, Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri with corresponding enabled devices and App

BluOS CONNECTIVITY

Network connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
- Wi-Fi 5
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)

Data Sheet

What is Dirac Live?

Dirac Live is an advanced room correction and sound optimisation technology that dramatically improves your audio experience. By analysing how sound behaves in your space, it automatically adjusts your speakers to eliminate distortion, correct timing issues, and balance the overall sound.

When integrated with an AVR, Dirac Live measures the acoustic characteristics of your space using a calibrated microphone, analysing how sound interacts with the room. It then adjusts the speaker’s output to ensure that the sound is balanced and true-to-source, regardless of the room’s shape, size, or materials. This process includes aligning the timing and phase of the speakers to provide a cohesive, immersive sound field—something that would be impossible to achieve with just speaker placement alone.

Contrary to basic EQ systems that mainly flatten the frequency response, Dirac Live corrects both the frequency and impulse response. This means it not only addresses tonal balance but also ensures that transient sounds (like a clap or a drum hit) are reproduced cleanly without smearing or delay. With its capability to adjust for phase issues between speaker drivers, Dirac Live creates a more accurate and immersive audio experience that feels more natural and more true to the recording . By using Dirac Live, you’re essentially enhancing the performance of your sound system by making the sound more realistic and detailed, even in challenging spaces.

Select Bluesound and NAD products are compatible with Dirac.
Unless otherwise stated, a Dirac software license is required (sold separately).

Want to learn more? Check out this video about room correction:

Ready to go? Check out the official Calibration Guide to see how it's done:

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

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

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, Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri with corresponding enabled devices and App

BluOS CONNECTIVITY

Network connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
- Wi-Fi 5
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)