NAD
C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier
$1,999
Normally Stocked
Demo available in the Creative Audio showroom in Winnipeg
NAD C 700 - a compact, all-in-one system solution. Featuring NAD’s Hybrid Digital amplifier technology packing 80 watts per channel into its small chassis, the C 700 also includes the BluOS hi-res audio streaming platform built right in.
NAD’s Masters Series M10 was a game changer. Now, the heart and soul of that incredible product is available at a more affordable price point. As soon as we unboxed the NAD C 700 for the first time, we knew it was going to be great. The design is classic NAD: simple not flashy, utilitarian but still stylish. After we unboxed the C 700 for the first time, we had it up and running in mere minutes, thanks to its easy set up procedure. We went straight to TIDAL and within seconds we had some fantastic music being piped in with fantastic MQA fidelity. The colour screen on the front of the C 700 is fantastic, showing off the colour and detail of album art. Most importantly, however, is the sound and we are happy to report that this is another classic NAD design. What will probably strike you first is the solid, punchy bass. Subconsciously I think we all expect less from these half-width all-in-one systems, but we really shouldn’t. The NAD C 700 sounds just as big and powerful as many full-size amplifiers. We threw a wide range of genres at the NAD C 700 and never once did it trip up. Like us, the C 700 clearly loves music, and it plays it back with gleeful joy. All this with a footprint equal to a few books. It really is a fantastic achievement, another budget knockout from NAD!
BluOS Streaming
With the BluOS streaming platform built right in to the NAD C 700, all you need to do is just connect a pair of speakers and your system is complete! BluOS is compatible with Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Amazon Music HD, as well as internet radio services. It supports high resolution audio up to 192/24-bit, and it has full MQA decoding and rendering.
BluOS can also stream music from Apple devices and iTunes libraries via AirPlay 2. The system can also access music stored on your network or by USB drive connected directly to the C 700.
Two-way aptX HD Bluetooth
The NAD C 700 has two-way aptX HD Bluetooth built-in, allowing you to not only stream music into the system, but also stream out to your favourite pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones.
Analog and Digital Connectivity
The NAD C 700 has two stereo analog inputs, one coaxial and one optical digital input, as well as an HDMI eARC input. There’s a USB input as well, and also a subwoofer out connection.
Easy Setup, Control, and Updates
You will have complete control of the NAD C 700 using the free BluOS app available for iOS and Android devices. It is from here that you will first set up the C 700 on your network. After a few minutes, you can use the BluOS app to add your favourite music services, index your local music collection, and start the music playing! You will be alerted to software updates to the BluOS platform via the app, and they are installed within minutes.
Multi-room Ready
With BluOS built-in, the NAD C 700 is ready to be part of a whole-home multi-zone system right out of the box. You can also combine it with other AirPlay 2 devices for a whole home experience.
Classic NAD Amplifier technology
NAD is famous for their powerful amplifiers, and the C 700 is no exception. NAD’s proprietary HybridDigital technology is known for high power, and ultra-low noise and distortion. Coming from this tiny box is 80 watts of clean, continuous NAD power, with the capability to deliver up to 120 watts of dynamic instantaneous power. Yes, you can rock the house with the NAD C 700.
Key Features of the NAD C 700
HybridDigital UcD Amplifier
Continuous Power: 80 Watts per channel into 8/4 ohms
Instantaneous Power: 120 Watts per channel
5″ high-definition colour information display shows album art, track progress, and system settings
Solid aluminum body and glass front panel
Works with intuitive BluOS Controller app for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows
BluOS multi-room streaming to 63 zones
High-resolution audio to 24-bit/192kHz
MQA decoding and rendering
Integrated support for dozens of streaming and Web radio services
Lossless and high-resolution streaming from Amazon Music Ultra 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
Optical and coaxial digital inputs
HDMI-eARC input
USB Type A port for connecting an external drive
Two pairs of line-level analogue inputs
Subwoofer output, with filter settings controllable from BluOS app
Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet
Two-way aptX HD Bluetooth
12V Trigger output
IR remote sensor input
Available drivers for Control4, Crestron, Elan, RTI, and other home-automation systems
Favourite Demo Tracks
‘Breaking Silence’ - Janis Ian
‘Vultures’ - John Mayer
‘Angel’ - Massive Attack
Specifications
Continuous output power:
>80 W (ref. 20 Hz-20 kHz at rated THD+N, both channels driven) (8 ohms)
>100 W (4 ohms)
THD+N (20 Hz – 20 kHz) at rated power:
<0.04 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
>84 dB (A-weighted, 500 mV input, ref. 1 W out in 8 ohms)
Clipping power:
>86 W (at 1 kHz 8 ohms 0.1 % THD)
>102 W (at 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 (for 80 W in 8 ohms):
Line In: 550 mV
Digital In: -12 %FS
Trigger Out:
12 ± 1 V, 9 mA
Standby power:
>0.5W
Gross dimensions (W x H x D):
8 5/8 x 3 13/16 x 10 1/2 inches
Shipping weight:
4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)
Creative Audio Pro Tips
The NAD C 700 does have WiFi built-in, however we always recommend a wired Ethernet connection if possible.
Like all amplifiers, the NAD C 700 will sound great right out of the box but it will sound even better after 50+ hours of use.