Amplifier & Audio Section
Wired & Wireless Source Inputs
Network & BluOS Integration
Advanced Control Options

Amplifier & Audio Section

HybridDigital UcD amplifier Technology: Through its HybridDigital UcD output stage, the C 700 V2 integrated amplifier can deliver 80 watts x 2 channels of continuous power and 120 watts x 2 channels of instantaneous power, for effortless reproduction of musical transients. NAD's highly efficient HybridDigital UcD amplifier design is renowned for ultra-low noise and distortion through the entire audio band, regardless of the loudspeaker load (4-ohm or 8-ohm). HybridDigital UcD amplifier technology ensures powerful and clear sound reproduction, catering to both audiophiles and music enthusiasts.

• Continuous Power: 80 watts x 2 channels into 8-ohm or 100 watts x 2 channels into 4-ohm (both ratings @ 20-20kHz with 0.04% THD) - both channels driven
• IHF Dynamic Power: 120 watts x 2-channel into 8-ohm or 125 watts x 2 channels into 4-ohm

Optional Dirac Live Room Correction: The NAD C 700 V2 integrated streaming amplifier supports advanced room correction capabilities with the purchase of a Dirac Live license. Once purchased and activated, Dirac Live measures the response of your room using a calibrated microphone (sold separately) and Dirac Live app (for Apple iOS and Android OS) for precision-tuned sound with accurate bass and enhanced clarity. The C 700 V2 can store up to five Dirac profiles for different sources or seating arrangements and room conditions.

ESS Sabre ES9028 DAC: With the inclusion of an advanced 32-bit/192kHz ESS Sabre ES9028 DAC (digital-to-analog) converter, the NAD C 700 V2 amplifier promises a refined listening experience characterized by greater precision and depth, sure to delight audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike. It offers Hi-Res audio playback with support of MQA decoding and rendering.

• Hi-Res Audio: Thanks to its ESS Sabre ES9028 DAC, the NAD C 700 V2 offers support for up to 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio music files that can contain up to 6.5x more data than standard CDs, letting you hear all the detail of your music in superior quality. Supported Hi-Res music files include WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and WMA-Lossless.
• MQA (Master Quality Authenticated): Bluesound is the first wireless multiroom audio system to support MQA (Master Quality Authenticated). MQA is a revolutionary end-to-end technology that captures and delivers master quality audio in a file that's small enough to stream or download. Bluesound worked closely with MQA to implement technology inside each Bluesound component to ensure the listener will hear MQA encoded music and streams exactly like the source and the way the artist intended you to hear it when it was approved in the studio.

Compatible Music Files: With full support for Hi-Res audio, you can stream WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WMA-Lossless, MQA music files over your home's WiFi network or directly from a connected USB mass storage class device. The NAD C 700 V2 also supports compressed music files such as MP3, AAC, WMA and OGG. The NAD C 700 V2 has been designed to work with today's larger music collections, and has indexed libraries up to 200,000 songs in demonstrated practice (this will depend on the music's metadata & artwork). The C 700 V2 also offers gapless playback by default for all supported file music types.

Wired & Wireless Speaker Setup: In addition to its wired loudspeaker outputs, the C 700 V2 has a mono-RCA subwoofer output for connection of a powered sub and offers wireless surround capability with the addition of a pair of Bluesound speakers (sold separately).

• Binding Post Terminals: The C 700 V2 integrated amplifier is equipped with four binding post speaker terminals to connect a pair of loudspeakers. The binding post terminals will accept bare wire (up to 12AWG), pin-connectors, spade-lugs, and banana plugs (single only). Plastic inserts will need to be removed from the binding posts to connect banana plugs.
• Mono-RCA Sub Output: The NAD C 700 V2 integrated amp features a mono-RCA subwoofer output for adding a powered sub. Using the BluOS Controller app, you can set low- and high-pass crossover settings, for a seamless blend between the subwoofer and main speakers.
• Wireless Surrounds: Through the BluOS Controller app, you can wirelessly connect a pair of Bluesound powered speakers and use them as wireless rear surrounds for up to 4.1ch Dolby Digital Surround when also connecting a powered sub to the integrated amp's mono-RCA sub out.

Stereo RCA Preouts: The NAD C 700 V2 is outfitted with a set of analog stereo RCA preouts that allows connection of a separate power amplifier or receiver, making it possible to use the C 700 V2 as a preamplifier to such components.

Audio Setting: Available audio settings include Volume Limit, Tone Controls, as well as Low Pass and High pass Crossovers. You can set a lower limit and upper limit of the integrated amplifier's volume control. You can also boost or reduce Bass & Treble response levels. In addition, you can adjust the Low Pass Crossover frequency for the unit's sub out, plus set the High Pass Crossover frequency for your connected speakers.

Protection Circuitry: The NAD C 700 V2 will automatically turn off with a "protect message" show on the front-panel display if the integrated amplifier is overheating or if there is a short somewhere along the signal path.

Wired & Wireless Source Inputs

Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The NAD C 700 V2 offers built-in Bluetooth 5.0 with two-way wireless communication and support for aptX HD. You'll be able to wirelessly stream high-quality audio from your smartphone, tablet, or computer to the C 700 V2. You'll also be able to use the C 700 V2 as a source and wirelessly stream its audio content to a set of Bluetooth headphones (sold separately). The C 700 V2 pairs with your source device using the integrated amp's menu. The C 700 V2 pairs with your headphones using the BluOS Controller app.

• aptX HD: The advanced Qualcomm CSR8675 chip used in the C 700 V2 supports aptX HD Bluetooth wireless audio. aptX HD is an enhanced codec that supports 24-bit audio over Bluetooth and has been engineered to improve the signal-to-noise ratio, resulting in lower background noise. With the ability to support streams up to 24bit/48kHz, you're able to wirelessly stream from an aptX HD compatible device to the C 700 V2 without sacrificing sound quality and listen to "better-than-CD" quality audio.
• Two-Way Communication: The C 700 V2 offers two-way Bluetooth, featuring both Receive and Transmit functionality. Receive capability allows you to wirelessly stream from your device to the C 700 V2. The Transmit capability means you can also use the C 700 V2 as a source and what your are listening to via Bluetooth to a pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones (sold separately).

HDMI eARC: The NAD C 700 V2 features an HDMI eARC jack to connect the wireless music streaming amplifier to your TV's HDMI eARC or ARC input. The integrated amplifier's eARC jack supports up to 2.1ch PCM and 4.1ch Dolby Digital (up to 24-bit/192kHz). HDMI CEC is also supported through the HDMI eARC jack, so the volume of the C 700 V2 can be controlled from your TV's remote. Audio from the HDMI eARC jack can be played back at the C 700 V2 and wirelessly distributed to other Bluesound components in your home for multiroom playback.

• The unit's HDMI eARC jack requires connection to an eARC or ARC input on a compatible TV. It does not support connection to a standard HDMI output on a Blu-ray player, satellite/cable box, gaming system, etc.
• The integrated amplifier's HDMI eARC jack supports audio transmission only. It does not support video transmission.

Optical & Coaxial Digital Inputs: The NAD C 700 V2 integrated amp is outfitted with with one optical (toslink) digital input and one coaxial (RCA) digital input. These digital inputs will support 2ch PCM audio up to 24-bit/192kHz (not compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS). Not only can audio from these digital inputs be played back on the NAD integrated amplifier, but can also be wirelessly distributed to a Bluesound eco-system throughout your home for multiroom playback.

USB-A Port: The C 700 V2 features a rear-panel USB (type-A) port to directly connect your USB mass storage class (MSC) device; such as a thumbdrive or external hard-drive. The unit's USB ports support music playback from these compatible USB devices formatted in FAT 32 or NTFS. Not only can USB audio be played back on the NAD integrated amplifier, but can also be wirelessly distributed to a Bluesound eco-system throughout your home for multiroom playback.

• The USB-A port is not compatible for media playback from Apple iOS or Android OS devices. Its also not compatible with USB hubs or card-readers. The USB-A port cannot be hooked to a computer or laptop.
• There is also a mini-USB (type-B) port that is used for service purposes only (not for consumer use). Only authorized service personnel can access this USB port.

Line-Level & Phono Inputs: The NAD C 700 V2 integrated amplifier is equipped with one stereo RCA line-level analog input for connection of an analog line-level source (such as a CD player or tape-deck), as well as one stereo RCA phono MM input for connection of a turntable with a moving magnet phono cartridge. Not only can audio from the analog line-level and phono inputs be played back on the NAD integrated amplifier, but can also be wirelessly distributed to a Bluesound eco-system throughout your home for multiroom playback.

Network & BluOS Integration

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The NAD C 700 V2 can be connected to your home network and Internet provider via a hardwired Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 jack connector or wireless 2.4/5GHz dual-band WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac connection. The 5GHz WiFi band offers a faster and more reliable connection with fewer interruptions and dropouts. Either network/internet connection allows you to stream music libraries from your Windows or Mac computer and NAS drive (such as the Bluesound Vault 2i, sold separately); as well as stream select online music services and internet radio.

• Wired Ethernet Setup: A wired connection to the network is simple and requires no setup. If you wish to use the wired connection, simply connect the C 700 V2 directly to your router or home network using a Cat 5e or Cat 6e Ethernet cable (sold separately).
• Wireless WiFi Setup: A wireless connection allows you to place the NAD C 700 V2 virtually anywhere inside your home, but does require setup through the BluOS app on your Apple iOS or Android device. If you are on a Windows PC (7/8/10) or Apple Mac, you'll use Bluesound's web browser based application.  You'll be walked you through the set-up process step-by-step.

BluOS Wireless High-Resolution Multiroom Audio: The NAD C 700 V2 is part of the BluOS wireless high-resolution multiroom audio eco-system - consisting of powered speakers, soundbar speakers, amplifiers, players, and hard-drives. The BluOS wireless high-resolution multiroom audio ecosystem uses your home's wired or wireless network to connect multiple Bluesound products and play your music in perfect sync, or different music simultaneously, anywhere in your home. Using advanced technologies, BluOS can wirelessly transmit lossless music up to 24-bit/192kHz at ultra-fast speeds with no lag and zero loss in sound quality.

• Compatible Multiroom Audio Sources: The following audio sources can be used for multiroom audio playback - internet radio (including TuneIn & iHeart Radio); online music services (including Tidal, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Slacker, and Napster); Bluetooth & USB audio, music libraries (from computers and NAS drives); as well as analog & digital inputs (including HDMI & Optical).
• Number of BluOS Zones: Up to 16 Bluesound devices can be connected in a strictly wireless environment. Demonstrated practice has shown that you can create up to 8 groups of 8 Bluesound devices or 4 groups of 16 Bluesound devices. If you want to connect more than 16 Bluesound devices, you will need to connect the Bluesound devices to your network using a wired connection. BluOS can then control up to 64 devices in a strictly wired environment.

Online Music Services: Many popular music streaming services and internet radio apps are built right into BluOS, giving you an all-access pass to millions of songs and the freedom to listen to everything you want to hear on the NAD C 700 V2. Using the BluOS Controller app, you can instantly discover and enjoy millions of songs from your existing music services, tune in to your favorite internet radio stations and podcasts from around the world, or access and listen to the music collections stored on your smartphone, tablet or laptop on any the NAD C 700 V2 and/or any Bluesound product in your home. Subscription and purchase fees will apply to online music services.

• Amazon Music: Listen to millions of songs, thousands of playlists, and ad-free personalized stations with Amazon Prime & Unlimited Music. With the addition of Amazon Music HD, you will now be able to play Ultra HD music (24-bit/48kHz to 192kHz) on supported Bluesound devices from the BluOS App when choosing Amazon Music. An Amazon Music (Prime, Unlimited, or HD) subscription will be required
• Qobuz: Qobuz offers the biggest catalog of Hi-Fi and Hi-Res albums in the world, both for new releases and specialized genres. For hundreds of thousands of albums, Qobuz includes all the information you need to recreate the appeal of a real CD - the names of musicians, producers, lyrics (everything you need to know to appreciate your favorite albums).  Qobuz offers MP3, CD, and Hi-Res quality subscriptions.
• SiriusXM: SiriusXM Internet Radio is accessible through the BluOS app and lets you listen to over 120 channels of commercial-free music, talk radio, news, sports, entertainment, and more. Subscription fees will apply.
• TuneIn: The Bluesound system includes access to more than 70,000 free internet radio streams from all corners of the globe via the TuneIn internet radio service. Just select the TuneIn logo from the main Music menu and browse among the thousands of stations neatly organized into popular categories and select a station that appeals to your mood.
• iHeart Radio: iHeart Radio is a free, all-in-one digital radio and music streaming service that lets you listen to thousands of live stations from across the country and allows you to create personalized custom stations featuring songs from the artist you select and similar music.
• Napster: Napster is a streaming music subscription service that allows you to play the full-length songs you choose on demand from a collection of over 10 million songs, without ads and without having to purchase or download the music.
• Slacker: Get the sound quality that you deserve with the new Slacker music library available in high-quality AAC audio on Bluesound. Listen to music streams at a bitrate of 320kbps and enjoy all your favorite Slacker stations in pristine MP3-quality.
• Deezer: Deezer lets you explore over 53 million tracks (and counting), and discover artists and tracks you'll love with personalized recommendations from the Deezer Editors. Bluesound even supports Deezer HiFi for lossless quality.
• Other Services: Other online music services include HighResAudio, Murfie, JUKE, KKBox, SoundMachine, and more.

Tidal & Spotify Connect: Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect are both supported, allowing you to control playback directly from the Spotify or Tidal app on your compatible Apple iOS or Android OS device. Subscription required for each service.

• Spotify Connect: If you subscribe to a free or paid Spotify subscription and have the Spotify App on your Apple iOS or Android smartphone, you can stream Spotify to the Bluesound system using Spotify Connect. Spotify is a digital music service that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music libraries in the world. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share music with your friends. You can browse music by artist, album, track, or most popular; and create your own music library with customized playlists.
• TIDAL Connect: The integration of Tidal Connect will enable Tidal users to instantly select and wirelessly stream music to the NAD C 700 V2 from within the Tidal app (for Apple iOS and Android OS). TIDAL is a subscription-based global streaming service that offers millions of songs in either 24-bit/192khz Hi-Res, 16-bit/44.1khz CD-quality, or 320kbps low-res.

Computer Audio: The BluOS wireless multiroom audio system by Bluesound lets you easily connect and share your music collection from a computer or network-attached storage drive and access up to 200,000 tracks for wireless streaming. BluOS will pull music from an existing digital music library across the network on your Windows PC, Mac computer, or NAS drive using Windows or SMB File Sharing (SAMBA) and the BluOS Controller app for Windows (Vista-up) & Mac (OS X 10.15-up) for playback on the NAD C 700 V2 However, File Sharing is not enabled by default on Windows or Mac. You will have to manually alter these settings in your computer's menu system.

AirPlay 2: With AirPlay 2, you'll be able to stream just about any sound (including music, books, podcasts and more) from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the NAD C 700 V2 and the rest of your Bluetooth speakers - all in sync. You can even watch movies and videos from Netlfix or YouTube on your Apple device while streaming the audio through to the NAD C 700 V2. AirPlay 2 also gives you more options for control, including using Siri voice assistance.  If you are an Apple Music subscriber and add the C 700 V2 to the Apple Home App on your iPhone or iPad, you can use your iOS device or HomePod to say things like - "Hey Siri, play jazz in the Living Room" or "Hey Siri, turn up the volume in the Kitchen." You can even group AirPlay 2 compatible Bluesound products with older Bluesound products in the BluOS App to add AirPlay 2 compatibility to your entire BluOS system.

Roon Ready: Roon Ready network devices (such as the NAD C 700 V2 and other Bluesound devices) have Roon's streaming technology built-in, and are certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in network streaming. Roon is a feature rich music library and playback application that compiles all the music files available to your network and makes them easily available to play across all other Roon enabled audio devices in your home. Roon manages digital music files (including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, and MQA) collected on hard drives and networked storage. It can also watch your iTunes library, and optionally integrate with the Tidal and Qobuz music streaming services. Roon is available for mobile, laptop or desktop devices. When you open the Roon app, it will display your complete audio library together with its metadata and artwork along with all the Roon enabled devices around your house. Simply select the music you wish to play and the Bluesound product or other Roon device in which you want to hear it on.

Advanced Control Options

Front-Panel 5" Color Display: The integrated amplifier is housed in a solid aluminum case, with a smooth glass front panel. On the front-panel is a 5" high-definition color display that shows song/artist/album info (including art), as well as audio and system settings. Following menus on the C 700 V2's color display, you can adjust amplifier settings with the control knob and navigation buttons located on the front-panel. The brightness of the front-panel display can be set to Normal, Dim, or Off.

IR Remote: The C 700 V2 comes with an IR remote for basic wireless operation of the integrated streaming amplifier. However, the free BluOS Controller app is required for full wireless operation.

• IR Learning: IR Learning enables practically any IR remote control to learn BluOS basic remote control codes for operation of the NAD C 700 V2. With the learned codes, your configured remote control can be used to command the NAC C 700 V 2 integrated amplifier.
• IR Input: An infrared extender (sold separately) can be connected the NAD C 700 V2's IR input (3.5mm) to allow your learning remote to control the NAD C 700 V2 even if the integrated amp is stored in a way that the front-panel IR sensor is not visible.

BluOS Controller App: The free BluOS Controller app (for Apple iOS 9.3-up, Android OS 5.0-up, Windows PC (Vista-up), and Mac OS X 10.15-up) turns your mobile device or computer into a full-featured wireless remote control for the NAD C 700 V2 and the BluOS wireless multiroom audio system. The BluOS Controller app on your compatible device uses your home's WiFi network to connect with Bluesound devices, so you can play all the music you love anywhere in your home for a wireless multiroom music experience. Get on-demand access to your music libraries on your home network, stream live Internet radio from almost any place in the world, or listen to one of the many music services available on Bluesound, all from the palm of your hand with the easy-to-use BluOS Controller app.

• Multiroom Audio: Play a different song at the same time in different rooms, or group all your BluOS enabled devices together and listen to your favorite music in perfect sync throughout your home.
• Now Playing Screen: Control your music and adjust the volume in any room, get rich album artwork and detailed artist info, right from the Now Playing screen. Even check what quality you are streaming at to ensure the best possible listening experience.
• Individual Songs & Playlists: Tap a song and have it play instantly, or create and edit playlists on the fly by simply adding songs or entire albums to the play queue. Playlists can then be saved inside the app and listened to at any time.
• Firmware Updates: Firmware and software updates from Bluesound are delivered to the C 700 V2 via your home network's Internet connection and the BluOS Controller app.

Alexa BluVoice Skills: Using BluVoice Skills and an Amazon Alexa device (sold separately), you can use your voice to access your music libraries on your local network, select presets from online music services, control music playback functions such as Play/Pause/Skip, adjust volume levels, play music in different rooms, and even group rooms together. Each Alexa voice command will need to start with the phrase "Alexa, ask BluVoice to" or "Alexa, tell BluVoice to". Alexa Skills for BluOS will need to be setup through the Amazon Alexa app (for Apple iOS or Android OS).

• The NAC C 700 V2 does not feature a built-in microphone and requires a separate Alexa device (sold separately) for voice control.
• Click here for more information regarding Alexa setup and voice commands.

Source Naming with Auto Sense: You can select and configure a custom name for the two analog line-level inputs, optical digital input, coaxial digital input, and the HDMI eARC jack. The Auto Sense feature enables the C 700 V2 integrated amp to wake up from standby mode when triggered by an active HDMI eARC, Optical, or Coaxial digital source input with an audio signal.

Remote Management: Via its network connection, NAD C 700 V2 and Bluesound offers seamless integration with some of today's most innovative 3rd-party smart-home control systems such as Control4, Crestron, Lutron, ELAN, RTI, and more. The +12V trigger output (3.5mm) lets you turn on/off another device along with the NAD C 700 V2 integrated amplifier.

Auto Standby + Sleep Timer: The NAD C 700 V2 can be setup to automatically go into standby mode if there is no user interface interaction and no active audio source input for 30 minutes. A Sleep Timer can be set to sop playback after a set amount of time via with a gentle volume decline.