The NAD D 3045 is everything a modern amplifier should be; compact, energy efficient, powerful, silent, High Resolution capable, and packed with cutting edge features like DSD and MQA playback. NAD’s expertise in both digital and analog engineering is on full display in this flexible and affordable amplifier.

NAD D 3045 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier:
Type: Hybrid Digital Desktop Integrated Amplifier
Amplifier Topology: Class D (HybridDigital with DirectDigital feedback)

Power Output:
Continuous Output Power into 4 and 8Ω: 60W (20Hz-20kHz at 0.03% THD, both channels driven)
Clipping Power: >80W (at 1kHz into 4Ω, 0.1% THD)
IHF Dynamic Power: 80W into 8Ω, 150W into 4Ω, 200W into 2Ω
Peak Output Current: >18A (in 1Ω, 1ms)
Power Bandwidth: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.3dB)

Distortion & Performance (General):
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – Speaker Out: <0.005% (at 1W, 4 and 8Ω)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – Line/Pre Out: <0.003% at 2V out
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – Phono: <0.015% at 2V out
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – Headphone: <0.003% at 120mW
Frequency Response (Line/Speaker): ±0.3dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
Frequency Response (Phono): ±0.3dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) – Speaker: >98dB (A-weighted, 500mV input)
Damping Factor: >300 (ref. 8Ω, 20Hz to 6.5kHz)
Channel Separation (Speaker): >75dB at 1kHz, >70dB at 10kHz

Preamplifier Section – Line Input/Pre Out:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100dB (IHF, A-weighted, ref. 500mV out)
Channel Separation: >85dB at 1kHz, >80dB at 10kHz
Input Impedance: 47 kΩ + 220pF
Maximum Input Signal: >5.5Vrms (ref. 0.1% THD)
Output Impedance: 400 Ω
Input Sensitivity: 82mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)
Maximum Voltage Output: >4V (ref. 0.1% THD)

Phono Input / Pre Out Section (MM):
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >82dB (200Ω source, A-weighted), >76dB (MM cartridge, IHF A-weighted)
Input Sensitivity: 1.35mV (ref. 500mV out, Volume maximum)
Maximum Input Signal at 1kHz: >90mVrms (ref. 0.1% THD)

Line Input / Headphone Out Section:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90dB (32Ω load; A-weighted, ref. 500mV out)
Output Impedance: 2 Ω
Maximum Headphone Output (32Ω load): <8V (ref. 0.1% THD)

Input Section:
Analog Inputs: 2 × Line Level (RCA), 1 × Moving Magnet (MM) Phono (RCA)
Digital Inputs: 1 × Digital Optical (Toslink), 1 × USB Type B (for Computer)
Bluetooth Input: 4.2 with Qualcomm® aptX® HD, AAC, and SBC
Input Sensitivity (Line for 30W): 260mV
Input Impedance (Line): 47 kΩ
Supported Bit Rate/Sample Rate: Up to 24-bit/192kHz (digital source), Up to 24-bit/384kHz (computer source)

Output Section:
Pre-Out: 1 × Variable (RCA) for subwoofer
Subwoofer Out: Integrated with Pre-Out (configurable low-pass crossover: 40Hz - 200Hz)
Headphone Output: 4.4mm Balanced & 6.35mm (1/4") Jack (on front panel, discrete headphone amplifier)
Speaker Outputs: 4mm Binding Posts (single pair)

DAC Section:
DAC Type: ESS Sabre ES9028Q2M 32-bit HyperStream DAC
Master Clock: Dual ultra-low jitter oscillators
Resolution: Up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD256 (via USB)
Digital Filter: 5 Selectable Filter Types

General Specifications:
Power Supply: Internal Linear Power Supply with toroidal transformer
Standby Power: <0.5W
Dimensions (W×H×D): 70mm × 235mm × 265mm (2 13/16" × 9 5/16" × 10 7/16")
Net Weight: 3.6 kg (7.9 lb)
Shipping Weight: 2.6 kg (5.7 lb)
Finish: Brushed Aluminum Enclosure (Black or Silver)

Included Accessories:
Remote Control (NAD Compact), Power Cable (IEC), USB Cable, 3.5mm to RCA Cable, User Manual

Additional Features:
NAD Bass EQ: Patented bass extension circuit for small speakers
Bluetooth with NFC: For easy pairing
Auto On/Off: Signal-sensing auto power on, configurable auto-standby
Vertical or Horizontal Orientation: Can be placed on its side (included feet for both orientations)
Headphone Auto-Sensing: Automatically mutes speakers when headphones are connected
Phono Stage: Integrated high-quality Moving Magnet phono preamplifier
Tone Controls: Defeatable Bass and Treble controls (via remote)