Name: NAD C 3030 Bluetooth Integrated Amplifier
Brand: NAD
SKU: C3030
Price: 21490.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

The NAD C 3030 Integrated Amplifier blends retro-inspired styling with modern connectivity in a compact design. Heritage details such as illuminated VU meters and a cursive NAD logo recall the original NAD 3030, while its proportions are carefully considered for today’s living spaces. Delivering 50 watts per channel of clean NAD amplification, it provides confident, musical performance with a wide range of loudspeakers. HDMI eARC and Bluetooth make the C 3030 easy to integrate into both music-focused and TV-based systems.

Key features

50 watts per channel of NAD amplification
Vintage-inspired design with illuminated VU meters and cursive NAD logo
HDMI eARC input for direct TV connection
Bluetooth for simple wireless music playback
Bass-managed subwoofer output with optional fixed 80Hz high-pass filter
Classic Series integrated amplifier with compact proportions
Phono input for turntable connection
Optical digital input for external digital sources
Front-panel headphone output for private listening
Supplied remote control for convenient system operation

Vintage Style, Modern Appeal

The C 3030’s design draws directly from NAD’s early amplifiers, using illuminated VU meters, a black faceplate, and cursive branding to create a familiar hi-fi presence. These elements help frame the experience of music playback, encouraging a more deliberate and engaged approach. The result is an amplifier that visually reinforces the enjoyment of spending time with music as a focused, rewarding experience.

Preamplifier section

Line input, pre-out (Analogue 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) 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.
Maximum input signal at 1 kHz
>15 mVrms (0.1 % THD)