NAD - C 3030S - Stereo Integrated Amplifier with BluOS (Available for Pre-Order)
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ℹ Product Information
The C 3030S adds BluOS built-in streaming to the vintage-inspired C 3030 formula. 50W per channel, illuminated VU meters, BluOS Controller app with multi-room playback, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth aptX HD 5.0, MM phono input, optical input, bass-managed subwoofer output and front-panel headphone output. Roon Ready. Available now.
The C 3030, with BluOS Built In
The NAD C 3030S takes everything that makes the C 3030 special — vintage-inspired design, reliable NAD amplification and a natural, musical sound — and adds BluOS built-in streaming at its core. The result is a fully integrated streaming amplifier that looks to the past for its aesthetic inspiration and to the future for its connectivity, bringing the best of both together in a single, elegant component.
A Design That Invites Listening
The C 3030S takes its visual cues from NAD's earliest amplifiers. Illuminated VU meters, a black faceplate and cursive NAD branding create a look that feels familiar, reassuring and genuinely beautiful. These heritage details are not cosmetic nostalgia — they set a mood and encourage a slower, more attentive approach to music. The C 3030S 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 designed around modern music listening from the ground up. The BluOS Controller app — available for iOS, Android, Windows and macOS — provides seamless access to streaming services, internet radio and local digital music libraries, all from your phone, tablet or computer. Setup is straightforward, everyday operation is intuitive, and the breadth of supported services and integrations is exceptional.
BluOS also enables multi-room listening with other BluOS-compatible components, allowing music to move easily between rooms when desired — making the C 3030S a natural anchor for a whole-home audio system.
Supported streaming services: All major services — see the NAD website for the current full list.
Control system integration: Control4, Crestron, ELAN, Lutron, Push, Roon, RTI, URC.
Voice control: Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri (with compatible enabled devices and app).
Roon Ready — fully certified for use as a Roon endpoint.
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 — with IHF dynamic power reaching 120W into 8Ω and 250W into 4Ω providing meaningful headroom reserves for musical peaks.
Made for Everyday Enjoyment
HDMI eARC — A single HDMI cable connects the C 3030S to a television, bringing greater clarity and weight to films, series and live broadcasts through a proper stereo system.
Bluetooth aptX HD 5.0 — High-quality wireless streaming from smartphones, tablets and laptops, with aptX HD codec support for improved audio quality over Bluetooth.
MM Phono Input — Built-in moving magnet phono stage for direct turntable connection.
Optical Digital Input — For external digital sources including televisions, set-top boxes and disc players without HDMI.
Bass-Managed Subwoofer Output — With an optional fixed 80Hz high-pass filter, allowing smaller main speakers to be paired with a subwoofer for fuller, deeper bass without large floorstanding speakers.
Headphone Output — Front-panel output for private listening, with a 22Ω output impedance suited to a wide range of headphones.
Network Connectivity — Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) and Wi-Fi 5 for flexible, reliable network connection. Supports SMB network file sharing.
Specifications
General — Line In, Speaker Out
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Continuous output power (8Ω and 4Ω) | 50W (20Hz–20kHz at rated THD, both channels driven) |
| THD (20Hz–20kHz) | <0.03% (250mW to 50W, 8Ω and 4Ω) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >90dB (A-weighted, 500mV input, 1W out in 8Ω) |
| Clipping power | >55W (1kHz, 0.1% THD, 8Ω) / >70W (1kHz, 0.1% THD, 4Ω) |
| IHF dynamic power | 8Ω: 120W / 4Ω: 250W / 2Ω: 390W |
| Peak output current | >16A (1Ω, 1ms) |
| Damping factor | >52 (20Hz–6.5kHz, 50W, 8Ω) |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz (±0.3dB) |
| Channel separation | >75dB (1kHz) / >70dB (10kHz) |
| Input sensitivity | 750mV (50W into 8Ω) |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.5W |
Preamplifier Section — Line Input, Pre-Out
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| THD (20Hz–20kHz) | <0.005% at 4V out |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >90dB (IHF, A-weighted, 500mV out, unity gain) |
| Input impedance | 28kΩ + 360pF |
| Maximum input signal | >5.7Vrms (0.1% THD) |
| Output impedance | 345Ω |
| Input sensitivity | 100mV (500mV out, volume maximum) |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz (±0.3dB) |
| Maximum voltage output | >5V (0.1% THD) |
Headphone Output
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| THD (20Hz–20kHz) | <0.005% at 1V out |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >90dB (32Ω load, A-weighted, 1V out, unity gain) |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz (±0.3dB) |
| Channel separation | >60dB at 1kHz |
| Output impedance | 22Ω |
Phono Input (MM)
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| THD (20Hz–20kHz) | <0.05% at 50W out |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >82dB (10mV in, A-weighted, 1W out) |
| Input impedance | 46kΩ / 100pF |
| Input sensitivity | 1.6mV (20Hz–50W out, volume maximum) |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz (±0.3dB) |
| Maximum input signal at 1kHz | >15mVrms (0.1% THD) |
Bluetooth
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Version | 5.0 aptX HD |
| Mode | Receive (playback from Bluetooth devices) |
| Frequency band | 2.402GHz – 2.480GHz |
| Maximum transmit power | 7dBm ±2dBm |
BluOS Audio
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supported audio formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS |
| Supported hi-res audio formats | FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF |
| Sampling rate | Up to 192kHz |
| Bit depth | 16–24 bit |
BluOS Connectivity
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Network (wired) | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| Network (wireless) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Network file sharing | SMB (Server Message Block) |
| Voice control | Amazon Alexa / Apple Siri |
| Control integration | Control4, Crestron, ELAN, Lutron, Push, Roon, RTI, URC |
| Roon Ready | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 356 × 129 × 329 mm |
| Net weight | 5.8 kg |
| Shipping weight | 7.2 kg |