Integrated amplifiers — NAD C 700

The C 700 is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC and streamer from NAD, built into a remarkably compact chassis. The C 700 brings NAD's considered engineering to a genuinely space-efficient streaming integrated format.

Key specs that matter

Two single-ended inputs are provided. Input sensitivity is 550mV. Output power is 80W into 8 ohms, rising to 100W into 4 ohms. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 84dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.04%. Damping factor exceeds 90. At a remarkably compact 218 x 96 x 266mm and 4.8kg, the C 700 maintains a genuinely space-efficient streaming integrated amplifier chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect a genuinely dependable, accessible amplification character reflecting NAD's broader considered engineering philosophy, with the built-in streaming functionality covering digital sources directly, packed into this remarkably compact chassis.

Pairing

The built-in streaming functionality and DAC cover digital sources directly without needing a separate outboard streamer.

Alternatives

NAD's own C 700 V2 offers an updated version with somewhat greater output power and an added phono input 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. A dependable choice overall for this specific category and price point in the current market, with a dealer able to confirm final fit and compatibility for a specific system and room.