NAD C700 v2
A compact BluOS amplifier that brings music, TV, vinyl, and room tuning into one clean system.
When One Room Needs Better Sound Without a Stack of Gear
Many rooms need more than a Bluetooth speaker, but they do not always have space for a full rack of components. The challenge is getting proper hi-fi sound, TV integration, streaming, a turntable input, and simple control without making the room feel crowded.
The C 700 V2 is built for that kind of space: compact enough to live easily, serious enough to make a real pair of speakers worth owning.
A Complete Streaming Amplifier with More Ways In
We chose the NAD C 700 V2 because it brings BluOS streaming, 80 watts per channel of HybridDigital UcD amplification, HDMI eARC, a moving magnet phono stage, two-way aptX HD Bluetooth, and optional Dirac Live room correction into one compact amplifier.
The 5-inch colour display gives the system a visible sense of place without making it look like computer equipment. Album art, system information, and simple control help the amplifier feel at home in a finished room.
What the Specs Won't Tell You
TV Sound Becomes Part of the Hi-Fi
HDMI eARC lets the C 700 V2 replace thin TV sound with a real stereo system. Dialogue gains body, music has more shape, and daily viewing becomes easier to enjoy without adding a separate theater receiver.
Streaming Feels Simple, Not Casual
BluOS gives access to high-resolution music, streaming services, local libraries, and multi-room playback. The result is convenience that still respects the speakers and the room.
The System Can Be Tuned to the Space
Dirac Live readiness matters when the room is not acoustically perfect. With the optional license, the C 700 V2 can be calibrated for better bass clarity, imaging, and overall balance.
The Audio Two Verdict
The C 700 V2 is one of the easiest NAD recommendations when the goal is a better everyday system in a clean space. It works for music-first rooms, TV-based stereo setups, compact living spaces, offices, and secondary rooms where the system still needs to feel intentional.
The added phono stage and optional Dirac Live support make the V2 a meaningful step forward from the original C 700.
Tech You Can Hear
| What You Hear | Why It Happens |
|---|---|
| Speakers play with more clarity than a compact size suggests | 80W per channel HybridDigital UcD amplification |
| Streaming music has more texture and detail | BluOS support up to 24-bit/192kHz with MQA decoding and rendering |
| TV dialogue gains weight and focus | HDMI eARC input |
| Records can connect without a separate phono box | Moving magnet phono stage |
| Bass and imaging can be improved for the room | Dirac Live Ready with optional license |
| The system feels easy to live with | 5-inch colour display with album art and system information |
Technical Highlights
- 80W per channel HybridDigital UcD amplification
- Built-in BluOS high-resolution multi-room streaming
- Supports audio up to 24-bit/192kHz with MQA decoding and rendering
- HDMI eARC input
- Moving magnet phono stage
- Dirac Live Ready, optional license required
- Dimensions: 218 x 96 x 266mm
Why Choose Audio Two
Audio Two ships across Canada. That said, a system at this level is worth a conversation before you commit — we can make sure it's the right fit for your room, your source, and how you actually listen. Reach out and we'll help you get it right.