C 3050
STEREOPHONIC AMPLIFIER
KEY FEATURES
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A Tribute to Hi-Fi’s Early Days (Section 1 of 4)
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.
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Dynamic, Detailed Sound with HybridDigital UcD (Section 2 of 4)
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.
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Modern Streaming and Room Calibration (Section 3 of 4)
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.
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Designed for the Way You Listen (Section 4 of 4)
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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
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LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| *Specifications subject to change without notice. | |
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