stereo amplifier
Luxury sound
Using NAD HybridDigital UcD amplification technology, the C 3050 features 100W per channel of continuous power and 135W peak power for seamless reproduction of even the most demanding passages. Noise and distortion are virtually non-existent across the entire bandwidth, achieving neutral, distortion-free sound at any speaker load and even at high volumes. The powerful digital section is provided by the Texas Instruments PCM5242 High Resolution Differential DAC, a design recognized for its excellent dynamics and immunity to jitter to ensure that all digital sources are reproduced accurately, clearly and a breathtaking acoustic scene is achieved.
The MDC2 Advantage
The NAD C 3050 features the latest generation of MDC2 anti-obsolescence technology. The second generation of Model Design Construction allows users to add new functionality by inserting compatible modules into the rear panel. The optional MDC2 BluOS-D module offers two exciting features: high-resolution BluOS music streaming and Dirac Live room correction.
Plug & Play
With its full catalog of analog and digital inputs, the C 3050 has room for multiple sources. Inputs include ultra-low-noise MM phono input for turntables, HDMI eARC, coaxial, digital optical and a pair of line-level analogue inputs. Users can connect two pairs of speakers with the A/B switch, as well as a subwoofer.
The C 3050 also has a dedicated headphone amplifier, pre-out jack to connect to a more powerful amplifier, or the option to be used alone as a preamplifier. The C 3050 includes an IR remote control and has functions designed for installers such as 12V trigger and IR output.
NAD C3050 Keys
Retro design elements such as VU meters on the front panel, push buttons, 1970s-style logo, wood-effect vinyl finish, and dark gray front panel
HybridDigital UcD Amplification
Continuous power of 100W per channel at 8/4Ohm
Instant power: 135W per channel
Barely measurable harmonic distortion and intermodulation
MDC2 ports for expanded functionality
Optional MDC2 BluOS-D module adds high-resolution BluOS multi-room streaming and Dirac Live room correction**
TI PCM5242 High Performance Differential DAC
Ultra-low noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering circuitry
One coaxial input and one optical input
Preamp out/Main-in connections
HDMI eARC input
Characteristics:
- Bluetooth quality aptX HD 5.0
- Supported source operating systems for network playback: Microsoft
Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8 up to the current Windows operating system and macOS versions
Free mobile app BluOS Controller App, available for download from the official app stores for Apple, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows and macOS - Continuous power at 8/4 Ohm 100W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at measured THD, both channels operating)
THD (20Hz – 20kHz): - Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W output at 8 ohms)
- Clipping power: >115 W (at 1 kHz 0.1 % THD)
- IHF dynamic power at 8 ohms: 180 W, 4 ohms: 250 W, 2 ohms: 300 W
- Peak output current: >20A (at 1 ohm, 1 ms)
- Frequency response: ±0.3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- Channel separation: >75dB (1 kHz) / >70dB (10 kHz)
- Input sensitivity (for 100 W at 8 ohms): 540 mV
- Digital: -6dBFS
- Standby consumption: 0.5 W*
- Size and weight: Gross size (W x H x D)*** 447 x 127 (H, including feet) x 335mm (D, including rear speaker terminals and front knob)
- Net weight: 10kg
- Packed weight: 12.6 kg
- Set of line-level analog inputs with low-noise buffer amplifiers
- Speaker A/Speaker B Outputs
- Subwoofer output
- Dedicated headphone amplifier
- IR remote control
- Custom Install Friendly: 12V Trigger and IR input
