Product Comparison: Nad D1050 vs Nad D3020
General Specifications
Brand
Nad
Nad
Model
D1050
D3020
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The NAD D 1050 USB DAC is the best way to add Computer Audio and HD Digital to your component hi-fi system. Both the digital and the analog circuits are highly optimized and based on techniques developed over 40 years of NAD audio engineering excellence. The digital inputs cater to many different digital sources.
The original NAD 3020 introduced a generation of music lovers to true high-fidelity sound. In the 1970’s, over a million people rediscovered their music when they placed a NAD 3020 between their turntable and loudspeakers. This little gem outshined amplifiers costing 10 times more with its big, warm, detailed sound.
Key Specs
Built-in DAC
CS4398
CS42528
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Sample Resolution/Rate
24-bit / 192kHz
24-bit / 192kHz
Signal/Noise Ratio
115 dB
90 dB
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Nad D1050 USB Digital to Analog Converter
- The d1050 sounds big, full, and spacious. I recommend it.
- The dynamics are large, and the sound weaves a fine line between sounding full and big.
- It's about as lifelike a sound as I've found for the money. Good DAC.
- It has a large sound that gives up some precision for long term listening pleasure.
- My iPhone sounds better than this thing. The audio quality is very good.
Nad D3020 v2 Hybrid Digital Integrated Amplifier
- if you really care about sound, you will love the NAD D3020.
- The soundstage is big enough, the instrument separation is very good, and it has a full sound.
- This is solid evidence of what a well built power supply does for sound.
- Sound quality is good, with no noise or any of the jitter.
- I wouldn't expect much more than driving a pair of efficient bookshelves with it but the sound quality is good.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Black
Height
7.38 in.
7.38 in.
Width
2.31 in.
2.31 in.
Depth
8.25 in.
8.62 in.
Weight
74.07 oz.
74.07 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Nad D1050 USB Digital to Analog Converter
- If you are looking for a great DAC at a real world price take a close look at this little DAC.
- It is a solid and small product. I like it. Recommend.
- But it's clearly better than what I had on my computer, so I'm happy. Perfect size for my desk.
- The NAD witch is good for general small to medium, and also most large speakers.
- Also consider this DAC is a desktop device, this is good for quality, but not portable.
Nad D3020 v2 Hybrid Digital Integrated Amplifier
- Small amp with good power supply will outperform an amplifier with more watts power.
- So, if you need good sound for a small living room stereo, this NAD D 3020 (normal or V2) is a real good option!!!
- The small size and bluetooth capability were what attracted me to it. Recommend.
- Musically entertaining, clean sound, good build, small footprint, energy efficient and easy to setup.
- Perfect for small to medium sized rooms but i expected smaller size of this unit.
Features
Enclosure Material
Aluminium
Aluminium
Max. Frequency Response
20 kHz
20 kHz
Min. Frequency Response
20 Hz
20 Hz
Controls
Volume knob, STANDBY, Source
STANDBY, Source, Volume knob, Bass
OS Compatibility
Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Apple iOS, Android
Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Apple iOS, Android
Wireless Connection
No
Bluetooth
Interfaces
USB, 2x Optical Input, 2x Coaxial Input, XLR balanced analog output, Phones
Subwoofer Out, Trigger, Pre Output, Coaxial Output, Optical Output, Stereo RCA Outputs, 2x Speakers, Phono (MM), USB, Phones
Extras
High-Performance DAC, Remote Power Supply, Discrete high performance
LED Indicators, aptX, Support HiFi, PowerDrive™
What customers say about "Features"
Nad D1050 USB Digital to Analog Converter
- Optical output is the best option for HIFI stereo.
- I can clearly hear a difference form AAC or MP3 audio files and HiRES audio files.
- Once you make the usb connection, you can reset your computer to 192k (which is a really great improvement).
- For some reason, NAD decided to use a mini jack on the headphone out instead of the 1/4" plug most high end headphones use.
- The Volume Control requires a lot of turns to adjust volume, and there is no volume indicator on the unit.
Nad D3020 v2 Hybrid Digital Integrated Amplifier
- Normally associated with a USB connection. The amplifier's on-board DAC handles 24bit 192KHz Hi-Resolution FLAC files with no problem.
- Plus for USB connection. The amplifier's on-board DAC handles 24bit 192KHz Hi-Resolution FLAC files with no problem.
- The Bluetooth is a nice feature for pairing a cell phone or laptops audio out to good speakers for a better music listening experience. I like it.
- Bass boost feature is very nicely integrated when required. I recommend it.
- Anyone with a bluetooth device can connect to it. Not only that, but it will change modes if it detects that someone connected to bluetooth!
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, ROHS
CE
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