NAD C 3050 BluOS-D vs LEAK Stereo 230 Detailed Comparison

NAD C 3050 BluOS-D vs LEAK Stereo 230

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NAD C 3050

Integrated Amplifier | 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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LEAK Stereo 230

Integrated Amplifier | 75 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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NAD C 3050

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NAD C 3050 vs LEAK Stereo 230 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. NAD C 3050 BluOS-D is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker whereas the Stereo 230 is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of NAD C 3050 and LEAK Stereo 230 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	NAD C 3050	LEAK Stereo 230
Power	100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 100 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms	75 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 115 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class D	Class A/B
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	Yes	Yes
Headphone output	1/4	1/4
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Weight	10.00kg / 22lbs	12.73kg / 28lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	5-1/16" x 17-11/16" x 14-5/16" 129.0mm x 450.0mm x 364.0mm	5-3/4" x 12-15/16" x 17-3/8" 147.0mm x 329.0mm x 442.0mm

What size room are the NAD C 3050 and LEAK Stereo 230 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	NAD C 3050	LEAK Stereo 230
Near-field	Poor	Poor
Small Room	Poor	Average
Mid-size Room	Good	Good
Large Room	Good	Average
Very Large Room	Average	Poor

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

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Reasons to choose NAD C 3050 BluOS-D over LEAK Stereo 230

Watts into 8-ohms	100 watts vs 75 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Bluetooth Version	v5.0 vs v4.0	Higher transfer rate and range
Apple AirPlay	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay
Apple AirPlay 2	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay 2
Roon	Ready vs No	Roon Compatibility
BluOS	Yes vs No	Compatible with BluOS Wireless Ecosystem
Height	129mm vs 147mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose LEAK Stereo 230 over NAD C 3050 BluOS-D

MSRP Price(*)	1,695USD vs 1,899USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Watts into 4-ohms	115 watts vs 100 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.003% vs 0.03%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	109 dB vs 95 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Max Bit Depth	32-bit vs 24-bit	Play higher resolution range media
Max Sample Rate	768kHz vs 192kHz	Play higher resolution media
Base Surface Area	1454.2cm²/ 225.4inch² vs 1638.0cm²/ 253.9inch²	takes less space in your room

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 NAD C 3050 and LEAK Stereo 230 differs from each other.

NAD C 3050 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Phono Input
1 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB A
HDMI eARC
Ethernet Port

LEAK Stereo 230 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Phono Input
1 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-B (Connects to your Windows or Mac PC)
- USB-A (Update only)
HDMI ARC

NAD C 3050 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
Pre-out/Main-in Loop
1/4 Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
1/4 Headphone Output

LEAK Stereo 230 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of NAD C 3050?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of C 3050 BluOS-D:

Integrated amplifier
6-feet AC power cord
Remote control (SR 10)
2 -inchAA-inch batteries
Auto calibration microphone
USB microphone adapter
3 Antennas
Quick Setup Guide
MDC2 BluOS-D Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Dirac Live Quickstart Guide
Warranty Card