The NAD C 3030 Integrated Amplifier blends retro-inspired styling with modern connectivity in a compact design. Heritage details such as illuminated VU meters and a cursive NAD logo recall the original NAD 3030, while its proportions are carefully considered for today’s living spaces. Delivering 50 watts per channel of clean NAD amplification, it provides confident, musical performance with a wide range of loudspeakers. HDMI eARC and Bluetooth make the C 3030 easy to integrate into both music-focused and TV-based systems.

                                                                         

Vintage Style, Modern Appeal

The C 3030’s design draws directly from NAD’s early amplifiers, using illuminated VU meters, a black faceplate, and cursive branding to create a familiar hi-fi presence. These elements help frame the experience of music playback, encouraging a more deliberate and engaged approach. The result is an amplifier that visually reinforces the enjoyment of spending time with music as a focused, rewarding experience.

Seamless Connectivity

While its appearance recalls classic hi-fi, the C 3030 is built for modern listening habits. HDMI eARC allows a simple connection to a television, bringing greater clarity and weight to films, series, and live broadcasts through a stereo system. Bluetooth makes it easy to connect phones, tablets, and laptops for everyday listening, while a bass-managed subwoofer output with an optional fixed 80Hz high-pass filter supports a well-integrated 2.1 system.

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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)
Maximum voltage output >5 V (0.1 % THD)
LINE IN, HEADPHONE OUT
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

LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT
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
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
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)