Classic Design, Modern Streaming
The NAD C 3030S pairs vintage-inspired styling with the convenience of BluOS streaming in a Classic Series integrated amplifier. With heritage details like VU meters and cursive branding, it recalls NAD’s early designs while fitting naturally into today’s listening spaces. Behind the design is 50 watts per channel of clean NAD power, delivering true Hi-Fi performance. With the intuitive BluOS Controller app, the C 3030S becomes a versatile centerpiece for enjoying music from a wide range of sources, including a built-in phono stage for turntables. Additional connectivity such as HDMI eARC and a subwoofer output allows for flexible system integration.
Features
- HybridDigital™ UcD Amplification
- 50 Watts Into 8 Ohms
- Compact Form Factor for Flexible Placement
- BluOS™ Wireless Multi-Room Platform
- HDMI eARC for Direct TV Connection
- Phono, Line, & Optical Input
- Bluetooth with aptX HD Support
- Subwoofer Output with Optional 80 Hz High-Pass Filter
- Headphone Output
- Remote Control Included
BluOS Hi-Res Streaming
With BluOS built-in, the C 3030S transforms into a complete network music system. Stream lossless, hi res audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz from over 20+ popular services including TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon Music or play from your own local library. Create a wireless multi-room setup with other BluOS-enabled players and control everything through the intuitive BluOS app for iOS, Android, macOS, or Windows. Combining classic NAD performance with BluOS convenience, the C 3030S delivers true HiFi sound, anywhere, anytime, from any source.
Analog & Digital Performance
The C 3030S is designed to connect seamlessly with both analog and digital sources. For analog, ultra low-noise buffer amplifiers ensure ideal input impedance and linearity, preserving every nuance of your music. A dedicated MM phono stage features precise RIAA equalization, high overload margins, and an innovative circuit to suppress infrasonic noise, without affecting low-end performance, making it perfect for turntable enthusiasts. Whether you're spinning vinyl or playing CDs, the analog inputs deliver pure, unaltered signal integrity. On the digital side, a high-performance Texas Instruments PCM5242 differential DAC ensures exceptional dynamic range, jitter resistance, and lifelike detail. This preamp design gives the C 3030S rich, engaging sound, no matter where your music comes from.
Connect To Everything
The C 3030 is equipped with a wide range of connection options to suit both classic and modern music sources. True to its vintage-inspired design, it naturally supports analog components. A built-in MM phono stage lets you connect any turntable, old or new, without the need for an external preamp. A standard line input accommodates CD players, music streamers, or other analog devices. On the digital side, HDMI eARC ensures easy TV sound integration, while an optical input handles common digital sources like media boxes and network streamers. For wireless playback, BluOS offers hi-res multi-room streaming and app-based control, while Bluetooth with aptX HD delivers quick and easy playback from mobile devices. The C 3030S also includes a subwoofer output with an optional 80Hz high-pass filter, ideal for building a simple and powerful 2.1 setup.
The NAD Legacy
NAD was founded on the idea: great sound should be for everyone. In the 1970s, audio engineer Bjorn Erik Edvardsen and visionary Marty Borish set out to build high-performance HiFi without the high price. Their first hit, the NAD 3020, redefined what an affordable amplifier could do, and became the world’s best-selling HiFi amplifier. Since then, NAD has remained true to its founding principles: focus on performance, cutting the unnecessary, and push boundaries through innovation. Today, NAD is proudly engineered in Canada, led by Edvardsen’s protégés, and still driven by one belief: authentic sound should be accessible to music lovers everywhere. The C 3030S is a prime example of this philosophy with a visual nod to NAD’s heritage.
