NAD Electronics C 3050 Integrated Amplifier
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About this item
Created for NAD's 50th anniversary, the NAD Electronics C 3050 Integrated Amplifier is a modern amplifier in a retro design. Paying homage to NAD's 3030 amplifier, the C 3050 features a satin walnut sleeve, dual VU meters, push-button controls, and NAD's 1970's cursive branding. Underneath the vintage exterior you will find advanced capabilities with the MDC2 upgradeable slot, and NAD's HybridDigital UcD amplifier. Delivering 100W of continuous power per channel into 4 or 8 ohms, the C 3050 works with a wide variety of speakers and makes a great cornerstone to any home audio system.
High-Performance Amp and DAC
Employing NAD's HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology, the C 3050 can deliver 100W per channel of continuous power and 135W per channel of instantaneous power. Noise and distortion are extremely low throughout the entire audio band. The digital section is built around Texas Instruments' PCM5242 32-bit / 384 kHz high-resolution differential DAC, a design noted for its dynamic performance and very high tolerance to clock jitter. The result is neutral, distortion-free sound, even at high listening levels.
MDC2 Upgrade Module
The C 3050 incorporates the latest generation of NAD's Modular Design Construction future-proofing technology. With MDC2, owners can add new features and functions by inserting an MDC2 module into a slot at the back of the component. MDC2 is an all-new design that allows two-way communications between the expansion module and host component.
Pre-Out and Main-In Connections
Pre-out connections let you use the C 3050 as a preamp only and add a separate power amplifier. Alternatively, use the pre-out and main-in circuit to connect an external EQ.
Additional Features
MM phono stage input
Optical, digital coax, and HDMI eARC digital inputs
One set of line-level analog RCA inputs with low-noise buffer amplifiers
Speaker A and B outputs
Subwoofer output
Dedicated headphone amplifier
Control via IR remote, 12V trigger out, IR in
- Features
- 2.1-Channel Amplifier Configuration
- 100W per Channel HybridDigital UcD Amp
- Updatable MDC2 Module Slot
- HDMI eARC, Optical & Coaxial Inputs
Specifications
- Channels
2.1
- Power Output per Channel
2-Channel Driven:100 W at 8 Ohms / 20 Hz to 20 kHz / 0.03% THD (RMS)
- Rear A/V Outputs
1x Stereo RCA Pre-Out1x RCA Subwoofer Pre-Out
- Speaker I/O
4x Gold-Plated Binding Post Pairs
- Wi-Fi
No
- Bluetooth
No
- Amplifier Type
Integrated Amplifier (Preamp/Power Amp Combo)
- Amplifier Class
Class-D
- Dynamic Power per Channel
180 W at 8 Ohms
- Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB (8 Ohms)
- THD+N
< 0.005% (2 V, Both Channels Driven)
- THD
< 0.03% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 100 W)
- Channel Separation
Line, RCA:> 100 dB (1 kHz) > 90 dB (10 kHz)
- Speaker Impedance
4 to 8 Ohms
- Auro 3D Support
No
- Supported File Formats
AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA via Network/Optical TOSLINK/Digital Coaxial
- Supported Sample Rates
Up to 192 kHz / 24-Bit (AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WMA)
- DAC
384 kHz / 32-Bit (Texas Instruments' PCM5242)
- Rear A/V Inputs
1x Stereo RCA1x Stereo RCA (Phono MM) with Ground Screw1x HDMI1x Optical TOSLINK1x Digital Coaxial1x Stereo RCA Power Amp Direct
- Front I/O
1x 1/4" / 6.35 mm Headphone Output
- Other Rear I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (IR) Input1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (12 V Trigger) Output1x USB-A (Service) Input/Output
- HDCP Support
Yes
- Audio Return Channel (ARC)
eARC
- HDMI CEC
Yes
- Media Card Slot
No
- A/B Speaker Selection
Yes
- Bi-Amp Capability
No
- Input Impedance
Line, RCA: 28 Kilohms Phono, Phono (MM): 46 Kilohms
- Input Sensitivity
Line, RCA: 270 mVPhono (MM): 5.5 mV
- Max Input Level
Line: > 4.5 VrmsPhono (MM): > 80 mVrms (1 kHz)
- Rated Output / Impedance
RCA Pre-Out: 2 V / 440 OhmsHeadphone: 2 V / 2.2 Ohms
- Signal to Noise Ratio
95 dB (8 Ohms / A-Weighted)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Line: < 0.005% (2 V Input)Phono: < 0.03% (2 V Input)Headphone: < 0.005% (1.2 V Input)
- External Control Support
No
- Mobile App Compatible
Yes (Requires Separate Adapter): Android & iOSApp Name: BluOS Controller
- Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
- Power Consumption
Network Standby: 2 WStandby: 0.5 W
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
17.1 x 4.3 x 13.2" / 435.0 x 110.0 x 335.0 mm (including Protrusions, with Feet)
- Weight
22 lb / 10 kg
- Package Weight
21.37 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.8 x 16.7 x 10.3"