NAD C 3050 Stereophonic Amplifier

Created to celebrate 50 years of NAD innovation, the NAD C 3050 Integrated Amplifier blends vintage hi-fi charm with modern engineering. Inspired by the original NAD 3030 Stereophonic Amplifier, its walnut-finished cabinet, dual VU meters, and cursive-script logo honour the classic design while housing thoroughly modern circuitry. With the optional MDC2 BluOS-D module, the C 3050 adds high-resolution streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction (Includes Dirac Live® Limited Bandwidth licence and calibration microphone for room correction up to 500Hz - MDC2 BluOS-D card required). Recognised with multiple Product of the Year awards, it brings heritage styling and confident performance together in a uniquely engaging amplifier.

Key Features

• Vintage-inspired design with walnut-finished cabinet, VU meters, and 1970s NAD branding
• 100 watts per channel of HybridDigital UcD amplification
• High-performance 32-bit/384kHz differential DAC
• MDC2 expansion slot for BluOS streaming and Dirac Live Room Correction (Includes Dirac Live® Limited Bandwidth licence and calibration microphone for room correction up to 500Hz - MDC2 BluOS-D card required )
• HDMI eARC input for seamless TV audio integration
• Ultra-low-noise MM phono stage with infrasonic filtering
• Optical and coaxial digital inputs for flexible digital connectivity
• Analogue line-level input with low-noise buffer amplifiers
• Bidirectional aptX HD Bluetooth ( MDC2 BluOS-D card required ) and dedicated headphone amplifier
• Speaker A/B outputs, subwoofer output, and pre-out/main-in flexibility

A Tribute to Hi-Fi’s Early Days

The C 3050 captures the look and feel of 1970s stereo systems, complete with dual illuminated VU meters, a walnut-finished cabinet, and NAD’s original cursive logo. These vintage details recall the excitement of discovering music on a beautifully made hi-fi system—an experience that shaped generations of listeners. Designed to celebrate NAD’s 50-year legacy, the C 3050 brings that spirit forward, pairing classic style with the precision and reliability of modern engineering.

Dynamic, Detailed Sound with HybridDigital UcD

Behind its retro exterior, the C 3050 delivers clean, confident power through NAD’s HybridDigital UcD amplifier platform. With 100 watts per channel and exceptionally low noise and distortion, it brings music to life with clarity, depth, and impact. From the warmth of analogue recordings to the dynamics of modern digital masters, the C 3050 preserves the character of every track, revealing detail and texture that deepen your connection to the music.

Modern Streaming and Room Calibration

An MDC2 expansion slot brings modern capability to the C 3050’s vintage-inspired design. Adding the optional MDC2 BluOS-D module enables high-resolution streaming from dozens of music services, whole-home audio integration, and Dirac Live Room Correction (Limited Bandwidth). Dirac analyzes your listening space and applies acoustic correction for clearer imaging and more balanced bass—ensuring the C 3050 performs beautifully in any room, with any speaker setup.

Designed for the Way You Listen

With HDMI eARC, analogue and digital inputs, and a low-noise MM phono stage, the C 3050 welcomes all your favourite sources. Vinyl playback is rich and detailed thanks to precise RIAA equalization and infrasonic filtering, making this amplifier a natural partner for a turntable-led system. Listener-friendly features like bidirectional aptX HD Bluetooth ( MDC2 BluOS-D card required ), a dedicated headphone amplifier, Speaker A/B outputs, and pre-out/main-in flexibility make the C 3050 easy to integrate into both modern and vintage-inspired setups.