Description
NAD C 3030S Integrated Amplifier with BluOS, HDMI eARC & MM Phono Input
The NAD C 3030S combines vintage-inspired styling with modern streaming and system connectivity. Illuminated VU meters, a black faceplate, and cursive NAD branding reference the company's early amplifiers, while BluOS built in provides app-controlled music streaming and multi-room playback. With 50 watts per channel of NAD amplification, HDMI eARC, a Moving Magnet phono input, Bluetooth, and flexible analogue and digital connections, the C 3030S is designed for everyday music and TV listening.
Overview
Classic NAD Character with Modern Streaming
The C 3030S takes visual inspiration from NAD's early amplifiers, combining illuminated VU meters, a black faceplate, and cursive NAD branding with a modern integrated amplifier platform. Its 50-watt-per-channel output is complemented by BluOS streaming and connectivity for records, televisions, digital sources, analogue components, headphones, and a subwoofer.
BluOS sits at the centre of its network music capabilities. Using the BluOS Controller app, listeners can access music services and local libraries, manage playback, and incorporate the C 3030S into a multi-room system with other compatible BluOS components.
Amplification
50 Watts per Channel into 8Ω or 4Ω
The amplifier delivers 50 watts of continuous output per channel into both 8-ohm and 4-ohm loads from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with both channels driven. Clipping power is rated at more than 70 watts into 4 ohms and more than 55 watts into 8 ohms.
- 50 W continuous output into 8Ω and 4Ω.
- <0.03% THD from 250 mW to 50 W into 8Ω and 4Ω.
- >90 dB signal-to-noise ratio at 1 W into 8Ω.
- >16 A peak output current at 1Ω for 1 ms.
Feature Highlights
Streaming, Vinyl, TV & Wireless Playback
Source Connectivity
Built for Multiple Listening Sources
Alongside BluOS streaming, the C 3030S provides HDMI eARC for television integration, a Moving Magnet phono input for records, Bluetooth for wireless playback, and optical and line-level analogue inputs for additional components.
- HDMI eARC input for TV integration.
- Moving Magnet phono input for vinyl playback.
- Optical input for digital sources.
- Line-level analogue inputs for additional components.
- Bluetooth receive mode for wireless playback.
- Front-panel headphone output for private listening.
Network & Multi-Room
BluOS Connectivity
Network connections include Gigabit Ethernet over RJ45 and Wi-Fi 5. BluOS can access compatible network file shares using Server Message Block (SMB) and supports multi-room listening with other compatible BluOS components.
- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45.
- Wi-Fi 5 network connectivity.
- Server Message Block (SMB) network file share protocol.
- Control4, Crestron, ELAN, Lutron, Push, Roon, RTI, and URC integration partners.
- Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri skills and support with corresponding enabled devices and apps.
Design
Vintage-Inspired NAD Styling
The C 3030S references NAD's early amplifier designs with illuminated VU meters, a black faceplate, and cursive NAD branding. These traditional visual elements are paired with the connectivity and streaming features of a modern integrated amplifier.
System Integration
Subwoofer & Headphone Support
For systems using a subwoofer, the dedicated subwoofer output provides bass management with an optional fixed 80 Hz high-pass filter. A front-panel headphone output provides an additional option for private listening, while the supplied remote control handles everyday operation.
| Continuous Output Power | 50 W into 8Ω and 4Ω (20 Hz–20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven) |
| THD (20 Hz–20 kHz) | <0.03% (250 mW to 50 W, 8Ω and 4Ω) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >90 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, 1 W out into 8Ω) |
| Clipping Power – 4Ω | >70 W (1 kHz, 0.1% THD) |
| Clipping Power – 8Ω | >55 W (1 kHz, 0.1% THD) |
| IHF Dynamic Power – 8Ω | 120 W |
| IHF Dynamic Power – 4Ω | 250 W |
| IHF Dynamic Power – 2Ω | 390 W |
| Peak Output Current | >16 A (1Ω, 1 ms) |
| Damping Factor | >52 (20 Hz to 6.5 kHz, 50 W, 8Ω) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.3 dB) |
| Channel Separation | >75 dB at 1 kHz; >70 dB at 10 kHz |
| Input Sensitivity | 750 mV (50 W into 8Ω) |
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.5 W |
| THD (20 Hz–20 kHz) | <0.005% at 4 V out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >90 dB (IHF, A-weighted, 500 mV out, unity gain) |
| Input Impedance | 28 kΩ + 360 pF |
| Maximum Input Signal | >5.7 Vrms (0.1% THD) |
| Output Impedance | 345Ω |
| 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) |
| THD (20 Hz–20 kHz) | <0.005% at 1 V out |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >90 dB (32Ω load, A-weighted, 1 V out, unity gain) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.3 dB) |
| Channel Separation | >60 dB at 1 kHz |
| Output Impedance | 22Ω |
| 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 | 46 kΩ / 100 pF |
| Input Sensitivity | 1.6 mV (20 Hz–50 W out, volume maximum) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.3 dB) |
| Maximum Input Signal at 1 kHz | >15 mVrms (0.1% THD) |
| Supported Audio Formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS |
| High-Resolution Formats | FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF |
| Sampling Rate | Up to 192 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 16–24 bit |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Network File Share Protocol | Server Message Block (SMB) |
| Bluetooth Quality | aptX HD 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Receive Mode (playback from Bluetooth devices) |
| Integration Partners | Control4, Crestron, ELAN, Lutron, Push, Roon, RTI, URC |
| Voice Control | Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri skills and support with corresponding enabled devices and apps |
| Gross Dimensions (W × H × D) | 356 × 129 × 329 mm (14 1/8 × 5 1/8 × 13 inches) |
| Net Weight | 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs) |
| Shipping Weight | 7.2 kg (15.9 lbs) |
The provided specifications state that 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.