NAD C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier

NAD C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier – A Fusion of Classic Design and Modern Audio Excellence

The NAD C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier seamlessly blends vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, delivering an exceptional audio experience that honors NAD’s rich heritage while embracing contemporary advancements.

Key Features

  • Retro-Inspired Design: The C 3050 pays homage to NAD’s iconic 3030 amplifier from the 1970s. It features dual illuminated VU meters, tactile push-button controls, a walnut-finished vinyl-clad cabinet, and the original New Acoustic Dimension logo in its classic cursive typeface.
  • Advanced HybridDigital UcD Amplification: Employing NAD’s renowned HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology, the C 3050 delivers 100 watts per channel of continuous power and 135 watts per channel of instantaneous power, ensuring effortless reproduction of musical transients with minimal noise and distortion.
  • High-Resolution Digital-to-Analog Conversion: The amplifier incorporates Texas Instruments’ PCM5242 high-resolution differential DAC, known for its excellent dynamic performance and immunity to clock jitter. This enables the C 3050 to deliver stunning clarity and pinpoint sound staging from all your digital sources.
  • Modular Design Construction (MDC2) for Future Expansion: The C 3050 features NAD’s latest generation of Modular Design Construction, MDC2, allowing users to add new functions and features by inserting an add-on module into the MDC2 slot on the back panel. This future-proofing technology enables two-way communications between the expansion module and host component.
  • Optional MDC2 BluOS-D Module: Enhance your listening experience with the optional MDC2 BluOS-D module, which adds BluOS high-resolution multi-room music streaming and Dirac Live room correction capabilities. BluOS supports high-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz and provides access to numerous streaming services, internet radio stations, and your digital library. Dirac Live room correction optimizes your listening environment by correcting acoustic anomalies, resulting in improved bass definition, greater clarity, and more precise imaging.
  • Comprehensive Connectivity Options: The C 3050 offers a range of inputs and outputs, including line-level analog, coaxial digital, and optical digital inputs, and an HDMI eARC port for connecting an HDTV. It also features Speaker A/B outputs, a subwoofer output, a dedicated headphone amplifier, and bidirectional Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio to and from the amplifier.

The NAD C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier masterfully combines nostalgic design elements with state-of-the-art audio technology, offering a versatile and high-performance solution for discerning listeners who appreciate both form and function.