NAD M32 vs NAD C 700 Detailed Comparison

NAD M32 vs NAD C 700

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NAD M32

Integrated Amplifier | 150 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 M32 vs NAD C 700 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers by NAD. NAD M32 is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker whereas the C 700 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of NAD M32 and NAD C 700 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	NAD M32	NAD C 700
Power	150 watts x 2 channels into both 8 and 4 ohms continuous, with dynamic power of 190 watts into 8 ohms, 380 watts into 4 ohms and 440 watts into 2 ohms	80 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 80 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class D	Class D
Damping factor	800	—
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	Yes	No
Headphone output	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes
Weight	7.71kg / 17lbs	4.82kg / 10.6lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	5-3/16" x 17-1/8" x 15-1/4" 132 x 435 x 388 mm	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 M32 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 M32	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

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 M32 over NAD C 700

Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Watts into 8-ohms	150 watts vs 80 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	150 watts vs 80 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.005% vs 0.04%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	124 dB vs 84 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Minimum Impedance	2 ohms vs 4 ohms	Compatible with 2-ohms speakers
Total Analog Inputs	4 vs 2	More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
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 No	Connect Sources via USB
Headphone Output	Yes vs No	Connect your headphone to the amplifier
Max Bit Depth	32-bit vs 24-bit	Play higher resolution range media

Reasons to choose NAD C 700 over NAD M32

MSRP Price(*)	1,599USD vs 3,299USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Full-color Display	Yes vs No	Displays Album and device Info
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Base Surface Area	651.2cm²/ 100.9inch² vs 1687.8cm²/ 261.6inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	97mm vs 132mm	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 M32 and NAD C 700 differs from each other.

NAD M32 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
Phono Input
Yes Optical Digital Input
Yes Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
XLR Input Port

NAD C 700 Inputs

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

Outputs

Yes Headphone 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 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
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