NAD Launches New C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

A compact, modern solution designed for the streaming era. The new Classic series features powerful HybridDigital UcD amplification, 80-watts per channel and full BluOS application interface.

PICKERING, ONTARIO, CANADA, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 - NAD Electronics, the renowned manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, continues its expansion into the "just add speakers" category with the introduction of the C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier. The suggested retail price of the C 700 is US$1499 (£1299 / EUR1499 / CDN$1999 MSRP) and will ship worldwide in late October.

With a compact, modern design, the C 700 was designed with a listener in mind who seeks a no-compromise listening experience with a focus on value. Inside the solid aluminum housing is a powerful HybridDigital UcD and BluOS amplifier. Using the intuitive BluOS app, the ability to cue music from a digital library, or stream Internet radio and online services like Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Tidal, and Qobuz couldn't be easier. The C 700 offers a similar experience to the award-winning Masters Series M10 BluOS Music Streaming Amplifier.

Compact and modern design

Thanks to its sleek, minimalist design and premium materials, the C 700 will engage 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" high-definition color display that shows album art, track status and system settings. Through the C 700's color display, adjusting amplifier settings is quick and convenient, with the added bonus of having the ability to learn commands from any pre-existing remote control.

"The C 700 creates exceptional value for those looking for a modern, easy-to-use standalone music system," comments Cas Oostvogel, product manager at NAD. "Since NAD introduced the legendary 3020 integrated amplifier in 1978, the NAD brand has been recognized for its value, performance and innovation. With the C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier, NAD has completely updated that tradition for the streaming era."

Powerful UcDigital HybridDigital Amplification

The UcD amplifier's highly efficient design is known for ultra-low noise and distortion across the entire frequency range, regardless of speaker load. Using NAD's proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology, the C 700 can deliver 2x80 watts of continuous power and 2x120 watts of instantaneous power for effortless music reproduction.

Just add speakers

The C 700 has everything you need to play music, just add speakers. The BluOS app creates an intuitive way to select music from dozens of different streaming services, Internet radio, or play music stored on an external drive connected to the C 700's USB port.

In addition to audiophile-grade speaker outputs, the C 700 features a subwoofer output

jack where necessary. Convenient low pass and high pass crossover settings in the BluOS app provide a seamless mix between the subwoofer and main speakers.

The C 700 has two pairs of RCA analog inputs, as well as coaxial and optical digital inputs, for connecting disc players, game consoles, media adapters, and other components. There is also an eARC HDMI port for connecting an HDTV with ARC HDMI support. This allows

The volume setting of the C 700 must be adjusted from the television remote control. Two-way aptX Bluetooth HD provides a convenient way to listen to music through wireless headphones, and stream audio from any smart device.

Key Features of NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

UcD HybridDigital Amplifier

Continuous Power: 80 Watts per channel into 8/4 ohms

Instant Power: 120 Watts per channel

5" high-definition color information display shows album art, track progress and system settings

Solid aluminum body and glass front panel

Works with the intuitive BluOS Controller app for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows

BluOS multiroom streaming for 63 zones

High-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192Hz

MQA decoding and rendering

Lossless, 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

Optical and coaxial digital inputs

eARC HDMI port

AptoX HD Bidirectional Bluetooth

12V trigger output

ABOUT NAD ELECTRONICS

Founded in 1972 and now sold in more than 80 countries, NAD Electronics is known for its award-winning line of high-quality components for audio, home theater and custom installation applications. Since its inception, NAD's commitment to four core values ​​- innovation, novelty, simplicity, performance and value - has earned it a cult following that has catapulted it to become a household name among audio and music lovers. To this day, the brand continues to design and manufacture some of the most acclaimed and affordable hi-fi components that include modern features and technologies designed to appeal to a new generation of audiophiles.