Our Take
The NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is designed for the streaming age, offering a "just add speakers" solution that lets you enjoy vast music catalogs with state-of-the-art amplification. With the intuitive BluOS app, you can choose your music from your smartphone, tablet, or computer and experience stunning audio quality.
Featuring NAD’s HybridDigital UcD amplifier, the C 700 delivers 80 watts of continuous power per channel and 120 watts of instantaneous power, effortlessly handling musical peaks. Known for low noise and distortion, this amplifier provides clear, detailed sound, regardless of speaker load. Housed in a sleek aluminum body with a smooth glass front panel, the C 700’s minimalist design includes a 5-inch HD color display that shows album art, track progress, and system settings. You can adjust settings directly with the control knob and navigation buttons, and the C 700 can also learn commands from your preferred remote control.
Product Details
Built with Ethernet and Wi-Fi, and powered by the robust BluOS software platform, the C 700 supports high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz and includes full MQA decoding, enabling lossless and high-definition audio streaming from services like Amazon Music Ultra HD, Qobuz, and Tidal. It supports Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Apple AirPlay 2, allowing seamless music control from streaming apps and the flexibility to stream from Apple devices. Voice control through Amazon Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant adds convenience.
The C 700 is highly versatile, with two pairs of RCA analog inputs, coaxial and optical digital inputs, and an HDMI-eARC port for seamless TV audio integration. The unit also has a subwoofer output with customizable crossover settings for an optimal blend with main speakers. Two-way aptX HD Bluetooth enables music streaming to wireless headphones or from any smart device, while the USB port allows playback from external drives.
Perfect as a standalone system or as part of a multi-room setup, the C 700 supports up to 63 zones with BluOS, offering whole-home music possibilities. It can integrate with smart home systems like Control4, Crestron, and others, allowing control of music alongside other home automation features.
With a legacy dating back to the legendary NAD 3020, the C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier continues NAD’s commitment to quality and innovation for the streaming era. Its powerful, clear sound, elegant design, and versatile streaming capabilities make it an ideal hub for modern music lovers.
Tech Specs
| Continuous Output Power (8 ohms, 4 ohms) | >80 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD+N, both channels driven) >100 W |
| THD+N (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | <0.04 % at rated power |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >84 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms) |
| Clipping Power | >86 W (1 kHz 8 ohms 0.1 % THD), >102 W (1 kHz 4 ohms 0.1 % THD) |
| IHF Dynamic Power | 8 ohms: 100 W, 4 ohms: 125 W |
| Damping Factor | >90 (ref. 8 ohms, 20Hz to 20kHz) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.18 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Tone Controls | Treble: ±6.0 dB at 20 kHz, Bass: ±6.0dB at 60 Hz |
| Channel Separation | >93 dB (1 kHz), >72 dB (10 kHz) |
| Input Sensitivity | Line In: 550 mV, Digital In: -12 %FS (for 80 W in 8 ohms) |
| Trigger Out | 12 ± 1 V, 9 mA |
| Standby Power | >0.5W |
| Maximum Output Level | 4.0 Vrms (ref 0.0032% THD+N 100 Hz) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >106 dB (20 Hz-20 kHz, ref 1V out) |
| THD+N | >0.006 % (20 Hz-200 Hz, ref 1.964V) |
| Output Impedance | 600 ohms |
| Supported Audio File Format | Supported Formats |
| Sampling Rate | up to 32 bit/192 kHz PCM |
| Bit Depths | 16 – 24 |
| Network Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| USB | 1 x Type-A port (FAT32 or NTFS formatted USB memory stick) |
| Bluetooth Quality | aptX HD |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Two-Way (Receive and Headphone modes) |
| Supported Operating Systems | Music playback from Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8, and current Windows/macOS versions |
| Mobile Application | Free BluOS Controller App for Apple iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows, macOS |
| Front Panel | Control knob and buttons |
| Gross Dimensions (W x H x D)** | 218 x 96 x 266 mm / 8 5/8 x 3 13/16 x 10 1/2 inches |
| Shipping Weight | 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) |
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