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 (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) 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)
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 weight7.2 kg (15.9 lbs)