C 3030S vs C 388
The C 388's power @ 8ω is 150W against the C 3030S's 50W and its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 90 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,349
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About the C 3030S
The NAD C 3030S Integrated Amplifier blends vintage aesthetics inspired by the original NAD 3030 with modern Hi-Fi performance. It delivers 50 watts per channel of clean, dynamic NAD amplification using HybridDigital UcD technology, suitable for a wide range of loudspeakers. Key features include built-in BluOS streaming for multi-room audio up to 24-bit/192kHz with MQA support, HDMI eARC for TV integration, aptX HD Bluetooth, MM phono input, optical digital inputs, bass-managed subwoofer output with 80Hz high-pass filter, and a compact chassis. It supports seamless music access via the BluOS app from streaming services, internet radio, and local storage, making it a versatile centerpiece for 2.1 or multi-room systems.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 50W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 50W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Damping Factor
- 52
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.8V RMS
- Max Input Voltage
- 5.7V RMS
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- Texas Instruments PCM5242
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 90 dB
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Loading Options
- 47000Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX HD
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- optical
- Analog Inputs
- MM phono input, analog line inputs
- Analog Outputs
- speaker outputs, bass-managed subwoofer out, 1/4" headphone jack
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v2
- Chromecast
- Yes
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431 × 98 × 344 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.35 kg (12 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 50W
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