The NAD C3030S is a stereo integrated amplifier in retro design with 2× 50 watts, built-in BluOS streaming, HDMI eARC and MM phono.
The VU needles of the seventies, the streaming of today – and no extra box that needs to disappear behind the unit.
Why the NAD C3030S?
Because the "S" makes the difference: BluOS is already built in from the factory here. You connect the amplifier to your network and have streaming services, internet radio and multiroom straight away in one app – no add-on module needed. The HybridDigital power stage delivers an honest 2× 50 watts with controlled bass, and the illuminated VU meters are the most beautiful volume display there is.
What you get
The C3030S brings the analogue and digital worlds together: HDMI eARC for the TV (volume via the TV remote), a low-noise MM phono stage for the turntable, plus optical, coaxial and analogue inputs. Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD sends and receives, BluOS streams over WLAN or Ethernet including AirPlay 2. A subwoofer output with switchable 80 Hz high-pass and a headphone output round things off.
Who is the NAD C3030S suited for – and who isn't it for?
Ideal if you love vintage looks but want ready-to-go streaming without any fuss – a complete, beautiful system for conscious listening. Straight talk: the 2× 50 watts are made for normal living rooms and most bookshelf and compact speakers, not for filling large halls. And if you don't care about streaming, the more affordable C3030 (BluOS only via Bluetooth) serves you well.
Our verdict
The C3030S is the most coherent retro streaming package in the NAD range: beautiful looks, genuine NAD hardware and BluOS with nothing to add. A complete system to fall in love with for the living room.
Technical specifications
- Device type: Stereo integrated amplifier with BluOS streaming (Classic Series, HybridDigital)
- Continuous power: 2× 50 watts (8/4 ohms)
- Dynamic power: up to 250 watts (4 ohms)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 90 dB
- Streaming: BluOS built in (WLAN, Ethernet, AirPlay 2)
- Bluetooth: 5.0, aptX HD (send and receive)
- Phono input: MM
- Digital inputs: 1× optical, 1× coaxial
- Analogue inputs: line (RCA)
- HDMI: 1× eARC (volume via TV remote)
- Outputs: subwoofer out (switchable 80 Hz high-pass), 6.3 mm headphone
- Controls: illuminated VU meters, remote control
- Finish: walnut look / retro front
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 356 × 129 × 329 mm
- Weight: 5.8 kg
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the NAD C3030 and C3030S?
With the C3030S, the BluOS streaming module is permanently built in – unpack, join your network, get started. The regular C3030 only streams via Bluetooth and can't be upgraded to a network streamer. If you want multiroom and streaming services straight in the unit, get the C3030S; if Bluetooth is enough for you, save with the C3030.
Why buy the NAD C3030S at HD Zürisee?
At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we set up your C3030S including BluOS properly, advise on the right speaker combination and show you the multiroom possibilities. As an authorised NAD specialist dealer we handle warranty and service – ask us by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Goes well with: bookshelf speakers, floorstanding speakers, a turntable and speaker cables.
