Integrated amplifiers — NAD C 700 V2

The C 700 V2 is an integrated amplifier with built-in streamer, DAC, and phono stage from NAD, an updated version of the C 700 with somewhat greater output power. The C 700 V2 brings NAD's more accomplished current engineering to a genuinely space-efficient streaming integrated format.

Key specs that matter

One single-ended input plus a dedicated phono input are provided - a genuinely convenient addition over the original C 700. Input sensitivity is 550mV, matching the C 700. Output power is 100W into 8 ohms, rising to 125W into 4 ohms - somewhat more than the C 700's 80W/100W. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 84dB, matching the C 700. Damping factor exceeds 90, also matching. At 218 x 96 x 266mm and 4.8kg, the C 700 V2 shares the C 700's chassis dimensions and weight exactly.

Sound and use context

Expect a genuinely dependable, accessible amplification character reflecting NAD's broader considered engineering philosophy, with the built-in streaming functionality, DAC and phono stage covering digital, network, and analogue vinyl sources directly.

Pairing

The built-in streaming functionality, DAC, and phono stage together cover digital, network, and analogue vinyl sources directly without needing separate outboard devices.

Alternatives

NAD's own original C 700 offers a phono-free alternative for buyers not needing vinyl playback within the same broader catalogue. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with NAD before finalising any purchase. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.