KEY FEATURES
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A Design That Invites Listening (Section 1 of 4)
The C 3030S takes inspiration from NAD’s early amplifiers, using VU meters, a black faceplate, and cursive branding to create a look that feels familiar and reassuring. For the listener, these details help set the mood and encourage a slower, more attentive approach to enjoying music. It supports the way people want to engage with their system, not just how it appears in the room.
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BluOS Streaming at Its Core (Section 2 of 4)
With BluOS built in, the C 3030S is centred around modern music listening. The BluOS Controller app makes it easy to explore streaming services, access local libraries, and control playback with confidence. BluOS
also enables multi-room listening with other compatible components, allowing music to move easily between rooms when desired.
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The Sound NAD Is Known For (Section 3 of 4)
Delivering 50 watts per channel, the C 3030S reflects NAD’s long-standing approach to sound that values warmth, clarity, and balance. Music comes through with an easy, natural character that encourages longer listening sessions without fatigue. Whether streaming, playing records, or watching TV, the sound remains unmistakably NAD.
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Made for Everyday Enjoyment (Section 4 of 4)
The C 3030S fits naturally into the way people listen at home. HDMI eARC offers a simple connection to a television, while the built-in phono input makes vinyl playback easy to enjoy. A dedicated subwoofer output with an optional 80 Hz high-pass filter allows smaller main speakers to be paired with a subwoofer, delivering fuller, deeper bass without the need for large floorstanding speakers. Together with flexible analogue and digital inputs, the C 3030S supports relaxed, satisfying listening in real-world spaces.
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
PREAMPLIFIER SECTION |
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LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON) |
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| 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) |
| Maximum voltage output | >5 V (0.1 % THD) |
LINE IN, HEADPHONE OUT |
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| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.005 % at 1V out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >90 dB (32 ohms load, A-weighted, 1V out, unity gain) |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB) |
| Channel separation | >60 dB at 1 kHz |
| Output impedance | 22 ohms |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT |
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| Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms | 50 W (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 |
>70 W (1 kHz 0.1 % THD, 4 ohms) >55 W (1 kHz 0.1 % THD, 8 ohms) |
| IHF dynamic power |
8 ohms: 120 W 4 ohms: 250 W 2 ohms: 390 W |
| Peak output current | >16 A (1 ohm, 1 ms) |
| Damping factor | >52 (20 Hz to 6.5 kHz, 50 W, 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 |
LINE IN, PHONO INPUT |
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| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.05 % at 50 W out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >82 dB (10 mV in, A-weighted, 1 W out) |
| Input impedance (R and C) | 46 kohms / 100 pF |
| Input sensitivity | 1.6 mV (20 Hz – 50 W out, Volume maximum) |
| Frequency response |
20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB) >16 A (1 ohm, 1 ms) Note: The RIAA response is consistent with a pre-emphasis that is rolled off at 50 kHz by a second order filter, such as used in Neumann cutting lathes. |
| Maximum input signal at 1 kHz | >15 mVrms (0.1 % THD) |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT |
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| Gross dimensions (W x H x D) ** |
356 x 129 x 329 mm 14 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 13 inches |
| Net weight | 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs) |
| Shipping weight | 7.2 kg (15.9 lbs) |
BluOS SPECIFICATIONS |
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BluOS AUDIO |
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| 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*** |
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| 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 |
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| Network connectivity |
Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Wi-Fi 5 |
| Supported network file share protocol | Server Message Block (SMB) |
| Bluetooth quality | aptX HD 5.0 |
| Bluetooth connectivity | Receive Mode (Playback from BT devices) |
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