NAD C 3030
NAD stereo integrated amplifier with a vintage design featuring VU meters, equipped with modern connectivity (HDMI eARC, Bluetooth, phono) for a current home Hi-Fi system.
Description
The NAD C 3030 is a stereo integrated amplifier that revisits the aesthetics and spirit of the original NAD 3030 while adapting it for contemporary use. It stands out with its matte black fascia, analogue VU meters and cursive NAD logo, a historic visual identity brought up to date in a compact format.
Beneath this vintage appearance, the amplification delivers an RMS power of 2x50 W into 8 ohms, with harmonic distortion below 0.03% across the 20 Hz to 20 kHz band and a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 90 dB A-weighted. Peak output current exceeds 16 A into 1 ohm over 1 ms, an indicator of the unit's ability to sustain current into demanding loads rather than simply displaying a high power figure. Frequency response is rated at ±0.3 dB between 20 Hz and 20 kHz, and channel separation reaches over 75 dB at 1 kHz and over 70 dB at 10 kHz, ensuring a precise stereo image. Input sensitivity is 750 mV for 100 W into 8 ohms.
The connectivity combines inputs and outputs designed for current home use:
This combination makes it just as suitable as the heart of a dedicated Hi-Fi system as an audio hub for a lounge connected to a television, a turntable and a Bluetooth source.
The NAD C 3030 is aimed at those seeking natural, balanced musicality rather than a headline power figure, while wanting to enjoy modern connectivity. It will suit both a classic Hi-Fi system and a light home cinema setup centred on stereo, with the option of connecting a subwoofer.
Technical specifications
| Weight | 5,8 kg |
| RMS power (8 ohms) | 2x50 W |
| THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | < 0,03 % |
| Signal to noise ratio | > 90 dB (A-weighted) |
| Peak output current | > 16 A (into 1 ohm, 1 ms) |
| Frequency response | ±0,3 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Channel separation (1 kHz) | > 75 dB |
| Channel separation (10 kHz) | > 70 dB |
| Input sensitivity (100 W into 8 ohms) | 750 mV |
| Connectivity | 1x HDMI ARC, 1x optical digital audio input, 1x phono RCA input, 1x stereo RCA line IN input, 1x RCA subwoofer output, 2x Speaker A outputs |
What to check before buying used
On the C 3030, test the input selector switches and the volume potentiometer, which are prone to crackling after several years of use. Check that the protection relay engages correctly on start-up and that there is no hum on the phono input. A check of the capacitors' condition and the cleanliness of the RCA connectors is recommended on a unit that has seen heavy use.
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