NAD C 3050 BluOS-D vs NAD C 700 Detailed Comparison

NAD C 3050 BluOS-D vs NAD C 700

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NAD C 3050

Integrated Amplifier | 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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NAD C 700

Integrated Amplifier | 80 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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NAD C 3050 vs NAD C 700 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing C 3050 BluOS-D and C 700, two Integrated Amplifiers by NAD. Let's have a brief look at the main features of NAD C 3050 and NAD C 700 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	NAD C 3050	NAD C 700
Power	100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 100 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms	80 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 80 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class D	Class D
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	Yes	No
Headphone output	1/4	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Weight	10.00kg / 22lbs	4.82kg / 10.6lbs
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	3-13/16" x 8-5/8" x 11-5/8" 97.0mm x 220.0mm x 296.0mm

What size room are the NAD C 3050 and NAD C 700 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	NAD C 700
Near-field	Poor	Poor
Small Room	Poor	Average
Mid-size Room	Good	Good
Large Room	Good	Average
Very Large Room	Average	Poor

C 3050 BluOS-D and C 700 are members of NAD's Classic series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

NAD Classic Series History

Model	Watts RMS (8-ohms)	Minimum Impedance	Built-in DAC
NAD C316BEE V2	40 watts	4-ohms	No
NAD C 389	130 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD C 399	180 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD C 388	150 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD C 368	80 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD C 328	40 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD C 368 BluOS-2i	80 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD C 700	80 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD C 338	50 watts	4-ohms	Yes
NAD C 3050	100 watts	4-ohms	Yes

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 NAD C 700

Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Watts into 8-ohms	100 watts vs 80 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	100 watts vs 80 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.03% vs 0.04%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	95 dB vs 84 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
USB Input	Yes vs No	Connect Sources via USB
Headphone Output	1/4 vs No	Connect your headphone to the amplifier

Reasons to choose NAD C 700 over NAD C 3050 BluOS-D

MSRP Price(*)	1,599USD vs 1,899USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Full-color Display	Yes vs No	Displays Album and device Info
Base Surface Area	651.2cm²/ 100.9inch² vs 1638.0cm²/ 253.9inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	97mm vs 129mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

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 NAD C 700 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

NAD C 700 Inputs

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

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, Sub Preamp Outputs
Subwoofer Output

NAD C 700 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

What's in the Box of NAD C 700?

Here are the items that come with the C 700:

Integrated amplifier
6.5-feet AC power cord
Quick Setup Guide
Quick Setup Guide
Internet Update Guidelines
Important Safety Instructions
Warranty Information
Bluesound Brochure