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NAD C700

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Specifications and features

AirPlay 2Amazon AlexaAmazon MusicAndroidBluetoothDeezerGoogle AssistantHDMIHi-Res AudioMQAQobuzRoon ReadySpotifyTidalUSBWi-Fi

Awards

Diapason d'Or

The number 1 in classical music and hi-fi. It is a benchmark in the field of classical music and hi-fi, as well as the distinction it awards to the best devices each year

Overview

The way people discover and experience music has profoundly changed. Today’s listeners can stream music from vast catalogs on the Internet, often with better sound quality than records. To simplify music selection, streaming services offer discovery tools such as curated playlists and recommendation engines. Multi-room wireless audio allows listeners to enjoy music throughout their home. The NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is a compact “just add speakers” solution that encompasses all the possibilities of the streaming era, delivering state-of-the-art amplification that will transport you to your favorite musical destination.

Compact and Modern Design

With its sleek, minimalist design and premium materials, the C 700 will appeal to the most discerning listeners, both audibly and visually. The C 700 is housed in a solid aluminum case, with a smooth glass front panel and a 5-inch high-definition color display that shows album artwork, track status, and system settings. The C 700’s color display makes adjusting amplifier settings quick and convenient, with the added benefit of being able to learn commands from any pre-existing remote control.

Powerful HybridDigital UcD Amplification

The highly efficient UcD amplifier design is renowned for its ultra-low noise and distortion across the entire frequency range, regardless of speaker load. Utilizing NAD’s proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology, the C 700 can deliver 2× 80 W of continuous power and 2× 120 W of instantaneous power for effortless music reproduction.

What the press says

NAD C 700 BluOS: a small all-in-one audiophile Hi-Fi amplifier, multi-room and highly connected, equipped with a large screen
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NAD C 700 BluOS : un petit ampli Hifi tout-en-un audiophile, multiroom et très connecté, équipé d'un large écran

Technical specifications

  • Hybrid digital UcD amplifier (class D)
  • Power
    • Continuous: 80 W per channel into 8/4 Ω
    • Instantaneous: 120 W per channel
  • Converter: ESS ES9010 up to 24-bit/192 kHz
  • High-definition 5-inch color information display

Compatible With

  • MQA decoding and rendering
  • Lossless and high-resolution streaming from Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Idagio, Qobuz, and Tidal
  • Support for Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect
  • Voice control via Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Assistant
  • Works with the intuitive BluOS Controller app for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows

Measurements

  • THD+N (20 Hz – 20 kHz): <0.04%
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: >84 dB
  • Clipping power
    • 86 W (at 1 kHz 8 Ω 0.1% THD)

    • 102 W (at 1 kHz 4 Ω 0.1% THD)

  • IHF dynamic power
    • 8 Ω: 100 W
    • 4 Ω: 125 W
  • Damping factor: >90 (ref. 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
  • Frequency response: ±0.18 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • Tone controls
    • Treble: ±6.0 dB at 20 kHz
    • Bass: ±6.0 dB at 60 Hz
  • Channel separation
    • 93 dB (1 kHz)

    • 72 dB (10 kHz)

  • Input sensitivity (for 80 W into 8 ohms)
    • Line input: 550 mV
    • Digital input: -12%FS
  • Trigger: 12 ± 1 V, 9 mA

Connectivity

  • 2x RCA line inputs
  • 1x Subwoofer outputs
  • 1x USB-A 2.0 inputs
  • 1x Coaxial input
  • 1x Optical input
  • 1x IR input
  • 1x RCA pre-out output
  • 1x HDMI output
  • 1x Trigger output
  • 1x Ethernet RJ45
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth aptX HD

General

  • Solid aluminum body and glass front panel
  • Gross dimensions (W x H x D): 218 x 96 x 266 mm
  • Shipping weight: 4.8 kg

User reviews

Minh Dung

Beautiful device with its color screen. Easy to use.
Paired with Kef LS 50 Meta bookshelf speakers, perfect sound to my novice ears.
Maybe lacks a bit of bass (but that's more related to the speakers = buy a subwoofer = budget becomes quite substantial).
Remote control not included but can be controlled by any IR remote (programming is child's play).
Some regrets nonetheless (hence the non-maximum rating):
1. Impossible to turn off/put the NAD on standby with the programmable remote (very, very frustrating) and so either program a standby in X minutes (15 minimum) or go press the small button at the back of the device (= get up from your couch)...
2. No headphone output...
3. Network connection with Wi-Fi not necessarily straightforward... Prefer an Ethernet cable, but in this case, either be close to the box (or accept a cable of X km +/- unsightly), or have a Wi-Fi relay nearby (for example, in the context of a Mesh network, as is my case).

Comment from June 06, 2024 — Experience from April 23, 2024

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Bel appareil avec son écran couleur. Facile à utiliser.
Couplé à des enceintes bibliothèques Kef LS 50 méta, son parfait à mes oreilles de néophyte.
Manque peut-être un peu de basses (mais c'est plus lié aux enceintes = acheter caisson de basse = budget qui devient assez conséquent).
Télécommande non fournie mais peut être télécommandée par n'importe quelle commande IR (la programmation est un jeu d'enfant).
Quelques regrets tout de même (d'où la note non maximale) :
1. Impossible d'arrêter/ de mettre en veille le NAD avec la télécommande programmable (très très frustrant) et donc soit programmer une mise en veille dans X mn (15 minimum) soit aller appuyer sur le petit bouton en arrière de l'appareil (= se lever de son canapé)..
2. Pas de sortie casque..
3. Connexion au réseau avec le wifi pas forcément évidente… Préférer un câble Ethernet, mais dans ce cas, nécessité soit d'être prêt de la box (ou d'accepter un câble de X km +/- disgracieux), soit d'avoir un relais wifi à coté (par exemple, dans le cadre un réseau Mesh, comme c'est mon cas).

Frederic

USB device reading is laborious and does not manage folders by album based on the original tag. No remote control. No option to put the device in standby mode. It only does so automatically after a certain period of inactivity. Volume control is a bit sluggish... in short, a real disappointment.

Comment from January 27, 2024 — Experience from December 20, 2023

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Lecture du périphérique USB laborieuse et qui ne gère pas les dossiers par album en fonction du Tag d'originie. Pas de télécommande. Pas de possibilité de mettre l'appareil en veille. Il ne le fait de lui même qu'au bout d'un certain temps d'inactivité. Volume un peu poussif…bref un vrai déception.

Renaud

Precise, powerful and very detailed sound, modern design and connectivity. The sound from this amp is really pleasant, with no coloration - all frequencies are distinct and well-separated.
The BLUOS app is quite impressive (ergonomics, integration of music services, device control). The display of album covers may seem trivial but is very nice. Comes without a remote control but you don't miss it at all in daily use. The device can be controlled with your smartphone, your TV remote or a universal remote... The amp is small and therefore fits in easily anywhere. Really delighted with the purchase.

Comment from December 30, 2022 — Experience from December 12, 2022

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Son précis, puissant et très détaillé, design et connectiques modernes. Le son de cet ampli est vraiment plaisant, pas de colorations, toutes les fréquences sont bien distinctes et séparées..
L'appli BLUOS es assez convaincante (ergonomie, intégration des services musicaux, commande de l'appareil). L'affichage des pochettes peut sembler anecdotique mais est très agréable. Livré sans télécommande mais au quotidien elle ne fait absolument pas défaut. L'appareil se pilote avec son smartphone, avec la télécommande de la Tv ou une universelle… L'ampli est petit et s'intègre donc partout facilement. Vraiment ravi de l'achat.
  • Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
  • GTIN / EAN: 786357001654
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