NAD C3050 + BluOS-D module
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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
The MDC2 BluOS-D expansion module allows you to add DIRAC Live Room correction and integration into the BluOS streaming ecosystem to modular design NAD devices.
The MDC2 BluOS-D is the first expansion module offered by NAD to add Dirac Live* room correction to a two-channel component. Owners use the supplied calibrated microphone and the intuitive Dirac Live app to analyze the acoustics of their room, then load the correction filters into the MDC2 BluOS-D module. The MDC2 BluOS-D module can store up to five Dirac profiles for different listening positions and room conditions, for example whether the curtains are open or closed.
In addition to correcting peaks and dips in frequency response, Dirac Live optimizes impulse response by learning how sounds are reflected from different surfaces in the listening space. The result is a dramatic improvement in bass clarity, imaging and timbral accuracy in music and movie soundtracks.
The MDC2 BluOS-D module also features BluOS high-resolution music streaming. Available for iOS, macOS, Android and Windows, the flexible BluOS Controller app provides access to hundreds of Internet radio stations and more than 20 streaming services. Like all BluOS products, the MDC2 BluOS-D module supports high-resolution playback up to 24-bit/192kHz, as well as MQA. With the MDC2 BluOS-D module, users can share music from any source connected to the host component with up to 63 BluOS-enabled components on the same network. Playback can also be controlled using Alexa or Google voice commands, and from smart home control systems from Crestron, Control4, Lutron, RTI and others.
The MDC2 BluOS-D module not only includes the latest Wi-Fi and Ethernet protocols, but also supports Apple AirPlay2, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, and features two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth. There's also a USB port for playing music from a connected USB drive. With an MDC2 BluOS-D module installed, MDC2-capable components can play music from a wide range of local, network and cloud sources. And thanks to its two-way communications architecture, MDC2 is prepared for technology upgrades that have not yet been conceived.
Characteristics:
- Dirac Live room fix
- Calibrated microphone included for Dirac setup
- Connection to internet networks via Wi-Fi or RJ45 Ethernet
- Integration into BluOS multiroom system and all its streaming functionality
- Support for hundreds of Internet radio stations and more than 20 streaming services
- High-resolution audio at 24-bit/192 kHz
- MQA Decoding and Rendering
- Compatible with Apple AirPlay 2
- Voice control of Siri, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect
- Allows bidirectional Bluetooth apt-X HD wireless link (send/receive)
This module includes a license for Dirac Live with the option for advanced users to upgrade to the Dirac Live Full Frequency version.
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