NAD launches C 700 BluOS streaming amp (1 Viewer)

[Martin Dew]

NAD Electronics is expanding its “just add speakers” category with the C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier (SRP US$1499/CDN$1999), which will be available later this month. With a “compact and modern” design, the C 700 comes with a solid aluminum casing hosting a HybridDigital UcD amplifier and BluOS Enabled network streamer. With onboard BluOS app, users will be able to cue music from a digital library or stream from internet radio, Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Tidal, and Qobuz. NAD says the experience is “similar” to the Masters Series M10 streaming amplifier.
A smooth glass front panel with a five-inch high-def color display shows album artwork, track status, and system settings, and from which amplifier settings can be adjusted. The amplifier boasts ultra-low noise and distortion throughout the frequency range (regardless of loudspeaker load) and can deliver 2×80 watts of continuous and 2×120 watts of instantaneous power...

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