C 3050 vs Rotel A14MKII
The A14MKII's power @ 8ω is 80W against the C 3050's 100W and its power @ 4ω 150W against 135W. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,580 - $1,699
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the C 3050
The NAD C 3050 is a stereophonic integrated amplifier celebrating 50 years of NAD innovation, blending vintage hi-fi aesthetics with modern performance. Featuring a walnut-finished cabinet, dual VU meters, and cursive NAD logo inspired by the classic 3030, it delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 or 4 ohms using HybridDigital UcD technology for neutral, distortion-free sound with excellent dynamics. It includes a Texas Instruments PCM5242 32-bit/384kHz DAC, MM phono stage, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD, digital/optical/coaxial inputs, subwoofer out, headphone amp, A/B speaker outputs, and MDC2 slot for optional BluOS-D module adding high-res streaming and Dirac Live. Award-winning for its heritage styling and capabilities.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 100W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 135W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- hybrid
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DAC Chip
- Texas Instruments PCM5242
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 95 dB
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX HD
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Inputs
- MM phono, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- Pre-out/Main-in, Mono RCA subwoofer, Binding posts (Speaker A/B), 1/4" headphone jack
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 449 × 129 × 369 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10 kg (22 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 100W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions