NAD Electronics, a leading name in high-performance audio equipment, has introduced the C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier. It’s called a significant upgrade to its popular predecessor (our best streaming amp of 2022), promising a more refined listening experience with enhanced performance and features.
The new C 700 boasts an improved ESS Sabre DAC, which is said to deliver greater precision and depth. Combined with NAD’s HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology, it should provide robust and clear sound, ensuring your music and movies come alive. With the addition of BluOS speakers, the amplifier supports 4.1 Dolby Digital Surround sound, adding versatility for home theater setups.
A key highlight is Dirac Live readiness, allowing users to optimize their audio experience with advanced room correction (license purchase required). The C 700 V2 also caters to vinyl enthusiasts with a dedicated MM phono input.
With BluOS streaming at its core, the C 700 V2 offers access to a wide range of music streaming services, internet radio stations, and local digital music libraries. Its multi-room capabilities, voice control via popular assistants, and intuitive BluOS Controller app make it a smart addition to any modern home.
The amplifier’s sleek aluminum body houses a high-definition color display and user-friendly controls. Extensive connectivity options ensure seamless device integration, including MM phono stage, HDMI eARC, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, and Apple AirPlay 2.
The NAD C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier will be available at authorized retailers in late August 2024 for $1599 US / $2199 CDN.
NAD C 700 V2 Key Features:
- 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
- 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 and Apple Siri
- 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
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