Formation Audio vs NAD D 7050
The D 7050's max sample rate is 192 kHz against the Formation Audio's 96 kHz, its weight 2.2 kg (5 lbs) against 1 kg (2 lbs), and its depth 270 mm against 263 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$424.50 - $799
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Formation Audio
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio is a network-connected hi-res audio streamer and stereo control preamplifier designed to integrate traditional hi-fi sources into a wireless multi-room system. It can stream digital and analog sources to Formation speakers, and it also supports use as a hi-fi network bridge with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, and Bluetooth input.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 96 kHz
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX HD, AAC, SBC
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- Toslink
- Analog Inputs
- 2 x RCA
- Digital Outputs
- 1 x RCA
- Analog Outputs
- 2 x RCA
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v2
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 215 × 44 × 263 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 1 kg (2 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black
Never published
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 7 Sept 2026
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