NAD’s M10 V3: A $2,999 Streaming Amp That Blends Beauty, Brains, and Brawn

Just add speakers” has never sounded so good — or looked so refined.

The Future of HiFi, Wrapped in Glass and Metal

Once a space dominated by towering stacks of components, high-fidelity audio has been steadily marching toward minimalism. But minimal shouldn't mean compromise. That’s the bold philosophy behind the NAD M10 V3, a stunning all-in-one streaming amplifier that combines muscular power, refined engineering, and seamless connectivity — all within a sleek, screen-dominated chassis that wouldn’t look out of place in an art gallery.

Priced at $2,999, the M10 V3 is a compact solution for serious listeners who crave both convenience and performance. In short: it’s not just an amp. It’s the centerpiece of a modern, high-end music ecosystem.

Touchscreen First Impressions: It’s a Statement Piece

From the moment you unbox it, the M10 V3 makes an impression. The entire front panel is a vibrant, full-color touchscreen that displays album art, playback details, and source info with clarity and style. It’s an elegant departure from traditional amps with their knobs, dials, and cryptic LED displays.

Around back, however, the M10 V3 shows its HiFi heritage — offering a rich array of analog and digital inputs, including:

• Phono preamp (for turntables)

• Line-in (for legacy sources like CD players)

• HDMI eARC (for modern TVs)

• Optical and coaxial digital

• USB, Ethernet, and subwoofer output

• Pre-outs for external amplification

  
  

For HiFi traditionalists, it’s a reassuring nod to the past. For streaming-centric audiophiles, it’s future-ready.

Control, Connectivity, and a Few Quirks

Out of the box, the M10 V3 ships with a small, nicely-weighted remote — but the real control magic happens through the BluOS app or the touchscreen. The app is intuitive, responsive, and far more powerful than the remote, letting you manage multi-room setups, EQ settings, and streaming services from anywhere.

The touchscreen interface looks great, but it comes with a downside: fingerprints and required proximity. If you’re not keen on walking over to the unit every time you want to adjust something, you’ll likely rely on the app. And if you’re a volume knob purist, the M10 V3 might disappoint — there isn’t one.

Streaming Without Strings: BluOS at the Core

At the heart of the M10 V3 is BluOS, NAD’s proprietary streaming platform. It supports TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer, and internet radio, all at up to 24-bit/192kHz, with MQA and DSD support baked in.

It’s also Roon Ready, AirPlay 2 compatible, and supports TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect for native app integration. In a multi-room setup, BluOS ties together a home full of compatible devices with tight synchronization and full resolution playback.

Want your vinyl rig, TV, and digital streaming library to all coexist in harmony? This is how you do it.

Dirac Live: Because Rooms Aren’t Perfect

Perhaps one of the most compelling features for audiophiles is Dirac Live room correction, which digitally maps and compensates for room anomalies. Setup is a bit of a process — you’ll take multiple measurements around your listening position — but the results can be transformative, especially in less-than-ideal acoustic environments.

If your living room doubles as your listening space, Dirac Live turns it into a high-fidelity haven.

So… Is It Worth $3,000?

Let’s be clear: the NAD M10 V3 is a luxury product. At $2,999, it’s more expensive than some complete stereo stacks built from separates. And for HiFi purists, that same amount could buy you an NAD streamer and a separate, possibly more powerful amp.

But for those who prioritize form factor, streaming integration, ease of use, and sonic excellence, the M10 V3 justifies its price. It offers near-reference performance in a chassis that fits on a shelf, looks like sculpture, and plays nice with both analog and digital ecosystems.

The Verdict: Modern HiFi for the Design-Conscious Listener

✔ Pros:

• Gorgeous industrial design with a touchscreen front

• Powerful Class D amplification in a compact chassis

• Extensive I/O including HDMI eARC and phono

• Outstanding streaming integration via BluOS

• Dirac Live support for precise room correction

  
  

✖ Cons:

• Pricey for an all-in-one solution

• No physical volume knob

• Touchscreen gets smudgy fast

• Remote is limited in function

  
  

Final Thoughts

The NAD M10 V3 isn’t for everyone — and that’s fine. It’s not meant to be a budget-friendly gateway into HiFi. It’s a statement of intent: an amplifier for those who want serious sound, cutting-edge tech, and the kind of design that elevates a room. It bridges the gap between audiophile performance and modern lifestyle convenience like few others can.

Just add speakers. The future of HiFi might already be here.