Emotiva BasX TA1 vs NAD D 3020 V2 Detailed Comparison

Emotiva BasX TA1 vs NAD D 3020 V2

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Emotiva BasX TA1

Stereo Receiver | 60 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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NAD D 3020 V2

Integrated Amplifier | 30 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Emotiva BasX TA1

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NAD D 3020 V2

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Emotiva BasX TA1 vs NAD D 3020 V2 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing BasX TA1 and D 3020 V2, two s from Emotiva and NAD. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Emotiva BasX TA1 and NAD D 3020 V2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Emotiva BasX TA1	NAD D 3020 V2
Power	60 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms with both channels driven, and 100 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms	30 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms
Amplifier class	Class A/B	Class D
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	Yes	Yes
Headphone output	Yes	3.5mm
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Weight	6.80kg / 15lbs	1.41kg / 3.1lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	2-5/8" x 17" x 12-1/2" 66.7 x 431.8 x 317.5 mm	7-3/8" x 2-5/16" x 9-3/4" 188.0mm x 59.0mm x 248.0mm

What size room are the Emotiva BasX TA1 and NAD D 3020 V2 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	Emotiva BasX TA1	NAD D 3020 V2
Near-field	Average	Good
Small Room	Good	Good
Mid-size Room	Average	Average
Large Room	Poor	Poor
Very Large Room	Bad	No way

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose Emotiva BasX TA1 over NAD D 3020 V2

Full-color Display	Yes vs No	Displays Album and device Info
Watts into 8-ohms	60 watts vs 30 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Signal to Noise Ratio	120 dB vs 98 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Total Analog Inputs	3 vs 1	More options for connecting Analog sources
Optical Digital Inputs	Yes vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	Yes vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources
USB Input	Yes vs	Connect Sources via USB
Height	66mm vs 188mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose NAD D 3020 V2 over Emotiva BasX TA1

Base Surface Area	146.3cm²/ 22.7inch² vs 1371.0cm²/ 212.5inch²	takes less space in your room
Vertical use	Yes vs No	Takes less space when placed vertically

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Emotiva BasX TA1 and NAD D 3020 V2 differs from each other.

Emotiva BasX TA1 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
Phono Input
Yes Optical Digital Input
Yes Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:

NAD D 3020 V2 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
Phono Input
1 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input

Outputs

Stereo RCA pre out Preamp Outputs
Yes Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Outputs

3.5mm (2) Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output

NAD D 3020 V2 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of NAD D 3020 V2?

Here are the items that come with the D 3020 V2:

Hybrid digital amplifier
6-feet AC power cord
Remote control (AMP 3)
CR2025 3V battery
Minijack-to-RCA adapter
4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card