Description
NAD D3020 V2
NAD D3020 v2 @ Audiologica, compact hybrid digital amplifier
The original NAD 3020 introduced a generation of music lovers to true high-
By adapting to today’s media sources and using state-
The D 3020 offers inputs for your digital and analogue sources. Coaxial and optical inputs allow many different digital sources to be connected, from CD and DVD players, to set top boxes, media streamers like AppleTV, or satellite and cable receivers. There are also analogue inputs including a sophisticated MM Phono input. Far from just another set of sockets, this Phono stage includes highly accurate RIAA equalization, an Infrasonic Warp Filter, and features both high overload margins and extremely low noise. With V2 we’ve also added a Pre-Out for increased connectivity in the output stage.
Real World Performance NAD D3020 V2
NAD rewrote the rules for amplifiers when designing the original 3020. Instead of letting laboratory test equipment have the last word, we made sure that we could properly drive real loudspeakers with real music for the real world. The D 3020 lives up to this promise through a unique implementation of NAD PowerDrive™ developed by Edvardsen, that allows low impedance drive (current) and high dynamic power (voltage) at vanishingly low distortion levels. This refinement of PowerDrive combined with a precision soft clipping circuit, lets the D 3020 sound even more powerful than it already is. An innovative Bass EQ circuit helps small speakers sound big without overdriving or damaging ported woofers.
Stream with Bluetooth
The D 3020 V2 delivers the convenience of wireless streaming with its Bluetooth® capability. Stream all your music from a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The D 3020 even supports the highest audio quality Bluetooth, aptX®, which is becoming ever more popular for its excellent sound quality and low power consumption compared to Wi-Fi.
Mean and Green
The D 3020’s highly efficient design wastes less energy, requiring only 20% of the power needed by traditional Hi-Fi amplifiers. It’s like trading in a gas guzzling car for a hybrid vehicle. Standby power consumption is a miniscule <0.5W. NAD has taken amplification to new lows, with lower distortion, lower noise, and lower power consumption. NAD’s major focus is to find new technology that improves musical performance while consuming less power and using fewer non-renewable resources in manufacturing.
More Connected
The D 3020 offers inputs for your digital and analogue sources. Coaxial and optical inputs allow many different digital sources to be connected, from CD and DVD players, to set top boxes, media streamers like AppleTV, or satellite and cable receivers. There are also analogue inputs including a sophisticated MM Phono input. Far from just another set of sockets, this Phono stage includes highly accurate RIAA equalization, an Infrasonic Warp Filter, and features both high overload margins and extremely low noise. With V2 we’ve also added a PreOut for increased connectivity in the output stage.
Power that Delivers
Power output may sound small at 30W per channel, but like all NAD amplifiers this is very misleading, as a properly designed 30W amplifier can sound superior to a 100W amplifier from a lesser brand. With its very small form factor, the D 3020 will astound many for its ability to drive difficult loudspeakers to satisfying levels without adding noise or distortion.
The D 3020 starts with the original NAD 3020 concept and brings it straight into the 21st century using the latest high-speed digital technology. Now with V2, we have refined the looks and added a Phono input for vinyl playback.
Audio Specs
- Rated Power at 8 ohms
- 2 x 30 Watts
- IHF Dynamic Power 8 ohms
- 2 x 60 Watts
- 4 ohms
- 2 x 100 Watts
- 2 ohms
- 2 x 150 Watts
- Signal/Noise Ratio (A-weighted, ref. 1 Watt)
- ≥90dB
- Channel Separation 1kHz
- ≥75dB
- 10kHz
- ≥65dB
- Channel Balance
- 0 ±0.3dB
- Frequency Response (20Hz – 20kHz)
- 0dB to -0.3dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- ≤0.005%
- Maximum input level
- 5V
- IMD (SMPTE)
- 0.02%
- IMD (CCIF)
- 0.003%
MM Phono Input
- Phono Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- >82 dB (200 ohms source, A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out)
76 dB (MM cartridge source, IHF; A-weighted, ref. 500 mV out) - Input sensitivity
- 1.15 mV (ref. 500 mV out, Volume maximum)
- Maximum input signal at 1kHz
- >90 mVrms (ref. 0.1 % THD)
- Frequency response
- ±0.3 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
General
- Standby Power
- ≤0.5 Watts
- Supports bit rate/sample rate
- up to 24/192 (via Digital Audio input)
- Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) Gross
- 58 x 186 x 219mm
- 2 5/16 x 7 3/8 x 8 5/8”
- Net Weight
- 1.38kg (3.05lb)
- Shipping Weight
- 2.1kg (4.6lb)
Steve McCabe (verified owner) –
Alex (verified owner) –
Great service, very helpful with delivery
Richard Audiologica (store manager) –
Enjoy the amp Alex and please let us know if we can help with anything else.
Richard
Audiologica
Geoff (verified owner) –
Excellent replacement to my 1970s NAD 3020 which is still performing well. Here’s to the next 40 years. Faultless service from Audiologica. Thank you
Richard Audiologica (store manager) –
Geoff – enjoy the amp and thanks so much for choosing to buy from us at Audiologica! Stay safe!
Richard
Neil Shorter (verified owner) –
Andrew P. (verified owner) –
Great little amp, now sitting in my office. Really good service from Audiologica with prompt delivery. First time I have used them but will be back again no doubt. Once this Pandemic is over I will take a trip down to their showroom.
PETER (verified owner) –
Competitive price, fast delivery – very pleased.
Ian (verified owner) –
Great service! The amplifier arrived the day after the order was placed. I would have no hesitation in buying from Audilogica again.
David P. (verified owner) –
Helpful staff, quick and easy!
Robert (verified owner) –
Received an excellent service from Audiologica. Delivery was delayed due to Brexit but Richard kept me up to date with great communication. It’s refreshing to receive a personal service when ordering from the internet. Oh and the amplifier is banging as well!
M Davison (verified owner) –
We were told the item was delayed, and were kept informed of progress and delivery.
Iain Kitt (verified owner) –
Does exactly what I wanted it to do. Neat, compact and excellent sound.
Andrew Brickell –
What a great little amp. Fantastic sound with a turntable plugged in alongside a Sonos Port and outputting to my Wharfedale speakers. Brilliant service from Richard at Audiologica too. Emails checking on progress of the stock coming from Nad were followed by direct and timely phone call updates from Richard. The amp and Audiologica are both highly recommended.
Patrick Faleur (verified owner) –
Superb and personal service!
Keith M. (verified owner) –
Andrew Rejek (verified owner) –
Very professional from start to finish. Communication excellent.
24 hour courier service used after stock arrived. Would definitely recommend.
Scott (verified owner) –
Immaculate service from Audiologica, great product. Very happy.
Tolly Robinson (verified owner) –
Great, clear service. Quick too.