The original NAD D 3020 was an iconic product of the 1970s, for its unusual design, winningly compact size, and low-power-rated but high-performance sound for not very much money.
The exact same can be said for the more modern version, the D 3020 V2, which keeps everything that made that original amplifier so loved and revered, with some added modern tweaks. More excitingly, this superb NAD amp is enjoying a rare Black Friday deal of £70 off the retail price and is yours for just £329 at Sevenoaks.
Is this my favourite hi-fi deal of the Black Friday season so far? It sure is. I adore this quirky little amp that’s the size of a paperback and stands upright – meaning it will barely take up any space on my desk or by my speakers. It’s also an enthusiastic performer, earning five stars when we reviewed it a few years ago, and still very much a tempting proposition even with newer models on the market. And at this knockdown price, I’m tempted to get one for myself…
This upright-orientated NAD D 3020 V2 amp is certainly different from most traditional integrateds, that’s for sure – it’s faithful to the classic 1970 original design that was incredibly popular, and the V2 model remains just as appealing as before.
There’s ample connectivity here for such a compact amp: a moving-magnet phono stage alongside optical, coaxial and RCA inputs. You could plug in a turntable, a CD player, or a streamer. There’s also a nod to modern audiences, too, with Bluetooth aptX streaming on board.
The D 3020 V2 isn’t merely an interesting face with decent features, though. Class D amplification with 30W per channel is on offer, but that’s more than plenty to drive compact speakers and deliver an entertaining sound. The presentation is tonally even with a natural balance throughout, while detail levels are great for this level. But it’s the NAD’s strengths with timing and dynamics that will really win you over – it’s an engaging approach that gets to the heart and spirit of any song. And it’s a sound that will complement any speakers or source you connect it to.
Our suggestions? We’d pair it with the excellent, compact B&W 607 S2 speakers and plug in the Award-winning Røde NTH-100 wired headphones into the NAD’s 3.5mm jack for a great mini compact system that you could fit into small rooms or your desk. In fact, you could even add in the superb WiiM Pro Plus streamer and make a tidy but powerful streaming system too. The best part? All those products are also on great deals this Black Friday too…
Suggested system:
NAD D 3020 V2 was £399 now £329 at Sevenoaks (save £70)
Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 AE was £449 now £249 at Richer Sounds (save £200)
WiiM Pro Plus was £219 now £169 at Sevenoaks (save £50)
Røde NTH-100 was £149 now £69 at Amazon (save £80)
Total price: was £1216 now £816
Total saving: £400
The NAD D 3020 V2 versatile little amp and one that has been in my and team What Hi-Fi?‘s affections for many, many years. If you decide to take the plunge on this deal this Black Friday, we think you’d really like it too.
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