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Affordable Digital Amplifiers

The 'NAD D 3020 V2' is a Digital Amplifier that Keeps Costs Down

— January 12, 2018 — Tech
For burgeoning audiophiles looking to upgrade from a sound bar, the 'NAD D 3020 V2' may be an enticing step up. The NAD D 3020 V2 is a digital amplifier that is expertly designed to be simple, stylish and small. The newest version of this entry level digital amplifier has taken on some significant changes from it's older version. The biggest change to the V2 has to do with the resurgence of vinyl records. To address this, the V2 employs a magnetic phono stage, but this comes at the cost of the USB port. The V2 also comes equipped with stereo pre-outs, RCA analogue inputs, wireless connectivity and digital leads.

The NAD D 3020 V2 is one of the best audio innovations to be displayed at CES 2018 primarily because of the amount of features one gets at the amplifier's price point. This is essentially a fully stuffed entry level amplifier and comes in at an incredibly affordable price point at just $399. The NAD D 3020 V2 is currently available in the US and UK with an Australian import being announced at CES 2018.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Digital Amplifiers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop low-cost digital amplifiers with advanced features to attract entry-level audiophiles.
2. Resurgence of Vinyl Records - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create digital amplifiers with built-in magnetic phono stages to accommodate the growing demand for vinyl records.
3. Wireless Connectivity in Audio Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate wireless connectivity into digital amplifiers for seamless audio streaming and connectivity with other devices.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Equipment Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacture digital amplifiers with competitive prices and advanced features to cater to a growing consumer demand for high-quality audio equipment.
2. Music Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with audio equipment manufacturers to develop digital amplifiers that enhance the listening experience of vinyl records and attract vinyl enthusiasts.
3. Consumer Electronics Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the product offerings to include affordable digital amplifiers with wireless connectivity to target the increasing number of consumers seeking high-quality audio solutions.
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