NAD D 3020 V2 vs Rega Brio

D 3020 V2 vs Brio comparison chart

Overall
NAD D 3020 V2
6
Rega Brio
4.7
8
8
3
3

NAD D 3020 V2 vs Rega Brio review

NAD D 3020 V2 vs Rega Brio

NAD D 3020 V2 review

The power output per channel of this device is slightly lower than his opponent’s. Here we have 30/8 vs 58/8 W/Ohm. The D3020 V2 is an integrated amplifier, but, like most of the similar models that we have seen recently, it has something else besides the ranks of RCA sockets. NAD carefully studied the needs of modern music lovers and equipped its device with the very set of inputs that would be most useful. As a result, the D3020 V2 has only one analog line-in input on the RCA connectors, labeled Aux. According to the developers, this is quite enough to connect the signal sources of this type available to the modern music lover. NAD D 3020 V2

Rega Brio review

The input switching in the amplifier is performed on high-quality relays to reduce the length of the audio signal circuits, and a precision electric potentiometer is used as a volume control. The Brio circuit uses high-quality selective passive components, including film capacitors, and uses separate power circuits for low- and high-current circuits. The amplifier is equipped with a remote control, and Rega engineers made sure that this circuit did not affect the sound quality of the device. The remote control system is powered by a separate source, and its control microcontroller is completely isolated from audio circuits. Rega Brio

NAD D 3020 V2 pros & cons

Pros

  • Lively and captivating sound
  • Flexible feature set
  • Small size and high quality workmanship

Cons

  • A limited number of inputs of each type
  • Phono entry is good but not great
  • Poor fit with low sensitivity speakers

Rega Brio pros & cons

Pros

  • High antiresonance characteristics of the cases
  • The ability to connect a vinyl player
  • The presence of a USB-DAC for high-quality playback of files from external drives

Cons

  • No digital inputs

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Common

Product

NAD D 3020 V2
Rega Brio

Model

D 3020 V2
Brio

Brand

NAD
Rega

Reviews

113
23

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

60/8, 100/4, 150/2
50/8, 73/4

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

30/8, 55/4, 80/2
58/8, 93/4

Output Impedance, Ohm

8, 4, 2
8, 4

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
12Hz-43KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.01
0.02

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

106
97

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

Speaker A/B switching

Pure direct mode

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

Control

Bass

Treble

Balance

Remote control

Extensive connection

Optical digital input/output

1/0
0/0

Coaxial digital input/output

1/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

1
1

Subwoofer output

1
0

Headphone outputs

1
1

USB

1
0

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

1
0

Main inputs (pair)

0
0

Line level inputs (pair)

1
5

XLR inputs (pair)

0
0

Record outputs (pair)

0
1

DC trigger output (12V)

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
0/0

RS-232

0
0

Additional features

Auto power off

Built-in display

Power

Power consumption, W

320
195

Power consumption standby, W

0.5
0.5

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

5.8 x 18.6 x 21.9/2.2 x 7.3 x 8.6
13.6 x 3.1 x 8.5/7 x 1.9 x 4.9

Weight, kg/lbs

1.5/3.3
6.1/11.24

Other

Release year

2018
2009
NAD D 3020 V2
Rega Brio
NAD D 3020 V2
Rega Brio

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

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  • 6
  • 4.7
  • 6NAD D 3020 V2
  • 4.7Rega Brio