NAD C 3030S – Streaming Integrated Amplifier

NAD C 3030S – Stereo Integrated Amplifier

The NAD C 3030S Integrated Amplifier combines vintage-inspired design with the power of BluOS streaming. Signature details such as illuminated VU meters and cursive NAD branding reference NAD's early amplifiers, whilst BluOS built in enables seamless access to music through the BluOS Controller app. With 50 watts per channel of NAD amplification, the C 3030S delivers clear, composed sound across a wide range of listening levels. HDMI eARC and a built-in phono input allow it to integrate naturally into modern music and TV-based systems.

• 50W per channel into 8 ohms and 4 ohms (both channels driven, 20 Hz – 20 kHz at rated THD)
• BluOS built-in streaming via Wi-Fi 5 and Gigabit Ethernet
• Up to 24-bit/192 kHz hi-res streaming (FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF)
• Bluetooth aptX HD 5.0 (Receive Mode)
• Roon, Tidal, Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Control4, Crestron, ELAN, Lutron, Push, RTI, URC integration
• HDMI eARC input for direct TV connection
• Moving Magnet (MM) phono input
• Optical and line-level analog inputs
• Bass-managed subwoofer output with optional fixed 80Hz high-pass filter
• Front-panel headphone output
• Illuminated VU meters with cursive NAD branding
• THD <0.03% (250 mW to 50 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
• 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB) Frequency Response
• Remote control included

Highlights & Key Technologies

A Design That Invites Listening
The C 3030S takes inspiration from NAD's early amplifiers, using VU meters, a black faceplate, and cursive branding to create a look that feels familiar and reassuring. For the listener, these details help set the mood and encourage a slower, more attentive approach to enjoying music. It supports the way people want to engage with their system, not just how it appears in the room.

BluOS Streaming at Its Core
With BluOS built in, the C 3030S is centred around modern music listening. The BluOS Controller app makes it easy to explore streaming services, access local libraries, and control playback with confidence. BluOS also enables multi-room listening with other compatible components, allowing music to move easily between rooms when desired.

The Sound NAD Is Known For
Delivering 50 watts per channel, the C 3030S reflects NAD's long-standing approach to sound that values warmth, clarity, and balance. Music comes through with an easy, natural character that encourages longer listening sessions without fatigue. Whether streaming, playing records, or watching TV, the sound remains unmistakably NAD.

Made for Everyday Enjoyment
The C 3030S fits naturally into the way people listen at home. HDMI eARC offers a simple connection to a television, while the built-in phono input makes vinyl playback easy to enjoy. A dedicated subwoofer output with an optional 80 Hz high-pass filter allows smaller main speakers to be paired with a subwoofer, delivering fuller, deeper bass without the need for large floorstanding speakers. Together with flexible analogue and digital inputs, the C 3030S supports relaxed, satisfying listening in real-world spaces.

Details & Specifications

PREAMPLIFIER SECTION — LINE INPUT, PRE-OUT (ANALOG BYPASS ON)
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.005 % at 4V out
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90 dB (IHF, A-weighted, 500 mV out, unity gain)
Input impedance (R and C): 28 kohms + 360 pF
Maximum input signal: >5.7 Vrms (0.1 % THD)
Output impedance: 345 ohms
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)

LINE IN, HEADPHONE OUT
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.005 % at 1V out
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90 dB (32 ohms load, A-weighted, 1V out, unity gain)
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
Channel separation: >60 dB at 1 kHz
Output impedance: 22 ohms

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS — LINE IN, SPEAKER OUT
Continuous output power into 8 ohms and 4 ohms: 50 W (20 Hz – 20 kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.03 % (250 mW to 50 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, 1 W out in 8 ohms)
Clipping power: >70 W (1 kHz, 0.1 % THD, 4 ohms); >55 W (1 kHz, 0.1 % THD, 8 ohms)
IHF dynamic power: 8 ohms: 120 W; 4 ohms: 250 W; 2 ohms: 390 W
Peak output current: >16 A (1 ohm, 1 ms)
Damping factor: >52 (20 Hz to 6.5 kHz, 50 W, 8 ohms)
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
Channel separation: >75 dB (1 kHz); >70 dB (10 kHz)
Input sensitivity (50 W in 8 ohms): 750 mV
Frequency band: 2.402 G – 2.480 G
Maximum transmit power: 7 dBm ± 2 dBm
Power consumption, standby mode*: 0.5 W

LINE IN, PHONO INPUT
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 (R and C): 46 kohms / 100 pF
Input sensitivity: 1.6 mV (20 Hz – 50 W out, Volume maximum)
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB)
>16 A (1 ohm, 1 ms)
Maximum input signal at 1 kHz: >15 mVrms (0.1 % THD)
Note: 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.

BLUOS AUDIO
Supported audio file format: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Supported high-resolution audio file format: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
Sampling rate: up to 192 kHz
Bit depths: 16 – 24

BLUOS SUPPORTED SERVICES
Music Services: Click here
Internet Radio: Click here
Integration partners: Control4, Crestron, ELAN, Lutron, Push, Roon, RTI, URC
Voice Control: Skills and support for Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri with corresponding enabled devices and App

BLUOS CONNECTIVITY
Network connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45; Wi-Fi 5
Supported network file share protocol: Server Message Block (SMB)
Bluetooth quality: aptX HD 5.0
Bluetooth connectivity: Receive Mode (Playback from BT devices)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Gross dimensions (W x H x D): 356 x 129 x 329 mm (14 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 13 inches)
Net weight: 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)
Shipping weight: 7.2 kg (15.9 lbs)