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Upgraded 'Just-Add-Speakers' Powerhouse
The NAD C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is a compact, high-value all-in-one sound system that builds upon the success of its predecessor with an upgraded DAC, enhanced connectivity, expanded output capabilities, more control options, and even more advanced processing.
At its heart, the personality of this just-add-speakers powerhouse remains unchanged. Inside the solid aluminum case is a dynamic HybridDigital UcD amplifier and BluOS-enabled network streamer. Using the intuitive BluOS app on your smartphone, tablet, PC, or Mac, you can access music from your personal digital library or stream from online services such as Spotify, Amazon Music Ultra HD, Tidal, Qobuz and many more.
The C 700 V2 can operate on its own or as part of a whole-home BluOS music ecosystem. But that's just scratching the surface.
Award-Winning Performance
The C 700 V2 won a Best in Class Award from avsforums.com. According to reviewer Ed Selley, "I hadn’t really considered that the original C 700 might lack any strength in depth when I tested it but its successor is able to move its functionality on in such a way that you find yourself feeling that maybe it was. This is still a sublime all in one system but now one that keeps the sensational performance of the core module up across the entire selection of connectivity."
"We’ve seen some genuinely brilliant amplifiers arrive in this space since the original C 700 appeared so, while NAD might be giving it an identity crisis with the name, the C 700 V2 has moved more comfortably into the all in one space. Taken as one, the result is an easy Best in Class."
New for V2 Features
The C 700 V2 takes its "all-in-one" ethos to new heights, thanks to the addition of a phono stage (MM) and the ability to expand the C 700 V2's output beyond 2- or 2.1-channel stereo. Thanks to the power of the BluOS platform, it's easy to add a pair of wireless BluOS-Enabled players, in addition to a wired subwoofer, for a full 4.1-channel home cinema experience, complete with Dolby Digital processing.
The C 700 V2 is Dirac Ready to support the optional Dirac Live room correction. Simply purchase and activate a Dirac Live license and use a calibrated microphone (sold separately) to measure the response of your room, and you'll now be able to enjoy music and movies from the C 700 V2 as intended, with perfectly tuned bass and enhanced clarity. The C 700 V2 can store up to five Dirac profiles for different sources or seating arrangements and room conditions, any of which can be recalled with the touch of a button on the included BC1 IR remote control.
Following menus on the C 700 V2's color display, you can adjust amplifier settings with the control knob and navigation buttons on the front panel. And the C 700 V2 can learn commands from your favorite remote control.
"Tons af Features and Great Versatility"
"The NAD C 700 is a BluOS streaming amplifier with tons of features and great versatility," observes The Computer Audiophile, audiophilestyle.com, January 27, 2022.
"Back in the day people would've said the heart of this product is its HybridDigital UcD amplifier with ultra-low noise and distortion, and focused mainly on that hardware which drives the loudspeakers. Today, in addition to brawn, products also have brains that are every bit as important. The C 700's brain is the BluOS software that takes this product to another level."
"Open, Dynamic, with Great Pace"
"The C700 is open, dynamic, with great pace and with the ability to listen into the music making of the musicians. Phrasing of solo lines are very good. So good that I am listening to Roy Hargrove 'Earfood and it's got me glued to my seat," notes reviewer PandaEars, audiosciencereview.com, October 23, 2021.
"I like what NAD team has done with the new C700. Keep up the good work!"
A Feast for All Your Senses
Thanks to its elegant, minimalist design and premium materials, the C 700 V2 is as easy on the eyes as it is the ears. Its sleek front panel houses a 5” glass high-definition color screen that displays album art, track progress, and system settings.
Following the menus on the C 700 V2's display, you can easily adjust the unit's configuration or navigate your favourite music with the included remote control or the front-panel control knob and navigation buttons.
Employing NAD's proven HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology, the C 700 V2 can deliver 2×80 watts of continuous power and 2×120 watts of instantaneous power, for effortless reproduction of musical transients with ultra-low noise and brilliant dynamics.
Thoroughly Modern Inside and Out
With built-in Ethernet and Wi-Fi, and the award-winning BluOS software platform, the C 700 V2 has everything you need to play music through your favourite speakers. You can use the BluOS Controller app to select tunes from internet radio and over 20 different streaming services, or play music stored on an external drive connected to the C 700 V2's USB port.
Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect are included so you can control playback from the apps for those services. AirPlay 2 allows you to stream music from Apple devices and iTunes libraries. You can search for music that fits your mood using nothing but the power of your voice, thanks to support for Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri.
Like all BluOS-enabled components, the C 700 V2 has full MQA decoding and rendering capabilities. Its upgraded ESS Sabre ES9028 DAC will redefine your listening experience with unparalleled precision and breathtaking clarity.
Whether listening to classical symphonies, modern rock, or blockbuster movies, the C 700 V2 unveils hidden layers of sound and delivers all the nuances of your high-resolution music streams, up to 24-bit/192kHz, from services such as Amazon Music Ultra HD, Qobuz, Tidal and more.
"Super Clean Without Being Fatiguing"
"The new amp opened up the speakers more than I was expecting, with greater instrument separation and soundstage, more control at all volumes," reports C 700 V2 owner stonewright71, r/audiophile, reddit.com, November 2, 2024.
"I usually don't exceed moderate volumes, but they can push the system to uncomfortable levels quickly. Absolutely no noise. I haven't measured the system, but super clean without being fatiguing."
"Sound is great, looking forward to using the Dirac room correction."
Control and Connect
The C 700 V2 has a Moving Magnet phono stage in addition to a stereo RCA analogue audio input, as well as coaxial and optical digital inputs, for connecting disc players, game consoles, media adapters, and other components. There's also an HDMI eARC port for connecting compatible TVs. In addition to the loudspeaker outputs, the C 700 V2 has a subwoofer output jack. Using the BluOS Controller app you can set the crossover point for a seamless blend between the subwoofer and main speakers.
The C 700 V2 features two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, so you can listen to music through wireless headphones, and stream audio from any smart device. NAD offers software tools that allow the C 700 V2 to be integrated into smart home control systems from Control4, Crestron, Elan, RTI, and others.
This allows you to integrate your music playback with the other smart functionality of your connected home, including lighting, shades, HVAC, and security. The C 700 V2 is also certified Roon Ready, so you can stream music from a Roon Core server.
Legendary Value
The NAD C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is a compact, stylish, all-in-one solution, designed with today's connected music lovers in mind. Small but mighty, it will thrill listeners with its effortless, dynamic sound. Out of the box, it can play music from a huge range of local, network-attached, and cloud-based sources. And with its digital and analogue inputs, the C 700 V2 plays nicely with legacy components.
The C 700 V2 can be used as a standalone music system or it can be integrated into a BluOS whole-home music system with as many as 63 additional zones, with full support for high-resolution audio. It can also be combined with other AirPlay 2 components for whole-home music.
Ever since NAD introduced the legendary 3020 integrated amplifier in 1978, the NAD brand has been renowned for value, performance, simplicity and innovation. With the C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier, NAD has completely updated that tradition for the streaming era.
