NAD C 3050 and Wharfedale Linton Heritage System Bundle
Vintage-inspired modern hi-fi package • NAD C 3050 stereophonic amplifier with pre-installed MDC2 BluOS-D module • Wharfedale Linton Heritage 3-way standmount speakers (pair) • matching Linton custom vinyl-storage stands (pair) • Dirac Live room correction & BluOS multi-room streaming • 100W HybridDigital UcD power • dual illuminated analog VU meters
The NAD C 3050 and Wharfedale Linton Heritage System Bundle represents the quintessential union of golden-age 1970s audio aesthetics and bleeding-edge modern acoustic performance. This turnkey stereo system combines the retro walnut-clad NAD C 3050 integrated amplifier—equipped with dual illuminated analog VU meters and 100 watts per channel of HybridDigital UcD power—with the classic scale of the 3-way Wharfedale Linton Heritage loudspeakers. Pre-fitted with the MDC2 BluOS-D module for high-resolution wireless streaming and Dirac Live room correction, and anchored by heavy-mass Linton stands engineered for acoustic isolation and 12-inch vinyl LP storage, this bundle delivers expansive soundstaging, tight bass authority, and timeless visual harmony.
System Synergy & Highlights
Unified Vintage Industrial Design with Contemporary Power — the NAD C 3050 and Wharfedale Linton Heritage System Bundle marries real wood veneers, tactile pushbuttons, and analog VU meters with modern HybridDigital UcD amplification that delivers 100 continuous watts per channel into 4 or 8 ohms with ultra-low distortion.
MDC2 BluOS-D Module with High-Resolution Streaming — includes pre-installed MDC2 architecture providing multi-room BluOS high-res audio playback up to 24-bit/192kHz, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Roon Ready certification over Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet.
Dirac Live Room Correction Calibration — utilizes the included calibrated microphone and Dirac Live digital room correction processing to neutralize room standing waves, tighten low frequencies, and optimize tonal clarity across the primary listening sweet spot.
3-Way British Heritage Driver Topology — the Linton speakers pair an 8-inch woven Kevlar woofer, a 5-inch woven Kevlar midrange in its own internal enclosure, and a 1-inch soft dome textile tweeter to yield natural vocal separation and authoritative bass down to 40 Hz.
Purpose-Built Linton Isolation & LP Storage Stands — includes heavy-gauge steel and wood stands tailored to seat the Linton tweeters at perfect seated ear height, mass-loaded to suppress cabinet resonances while providing integrated shelves that hold up to 50 vinyl records per side.
FAQ — System Bundle
Does the NAD C 3050 and Wharfedale Linton Heritage System Bundle come with the BluOS module already installed?
Yes. The NAD C 3050 and Wharfedale Linton Heritage System Bundle includes the NAD MDC2 BluOS-D module, enabling Dirac Live room correction, two-way BluOS high-resolution streaming, and dual-band Wi-Fi out of the box.
Can I connect my television directly to this system?
Yes. The NAD C 3050 features an HDMI eARC input, allowing seamless audio playback from your TV along with automatic volume synchronization using your existing television remote control.
Does this system support vinyl playback without extra equipment?
Yes. The C 3050 includes an ultra-low-noise MM (Moving Magnet) phono preamplifier with an infrasonic filter that connects directly to any moving magnet turntable without requiring an external phono stage.
How does Dirac Live room calibration work on this system?
Connect the included calibrated USB measurement microphone to the amplifier's dongle, run the Dirac Live mobile or desktop app to measure your listening space, and the system automatically calculates precision acoustic filters to correct room modes.
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