Nubert is bringing its home cinema brain to a smaller format. The Nubert nuControl X-c is a streaming preamplifier and sound manager that fits a full Dolby Atmos and stereo hub into a housing just 27 centimetres wide. It is part of the new Ambient Line, a compact range from the German specialist, and it costs €1,390.
The nuControl X-c takes the look of the full-size nuControl X-2 and shrinks it down. It is designed as the control centre of a system: streaming, turntable, TV and USB sources all come in, and Nubert’s DSP adapts the sound to your room.
Nubert nuControl X-c: a compact control centre
At 27 x 10 x 21 centimetres and 3.3 kilograms, the nuControl X-c is clearly built for living rooms where a full-size component would be too much. The front combines brushed silver aluminium with black glass and a silver frame. A 12 cm touchscreen shows what is playing, next to a large volume control.
You can control it in three ways: through the touchscreen, with the infrared remote with aluminium front, or with Nubert’s X-Remote and Control X apps on your smartphone.
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X up to 7.1.4
Despite its size, the Nubert nuControl X-c is a full surround processor. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and supports layouts up to 7.1.4. Speakers can be connected by cable or wirelessly: Nubert’s X-Connect Surround system supports four wired and eight wireless channels, subwoofer included. Upmixing modes help non-native content fill a multichannel system.
The HDMI eARC input makes the TV connection simple, with HDMI CEC for control. For stereo listeners, Music and Movie DSP modes, Voice+ and a night mode complete the package.
X-Room Calibration Advanced
Room correction is one of Nubert’s strengths. X-Room Calibration Advanced measures each channel through the unit itself and corrects between 20 and 300 Hz, with a range from -40 dB to +18 dB. On top of that, the 32-bit DSP offers bass and treble controls, Nubert’s own sound control and a parametric equaliser.
Streaming, phono and USB
The Nubert nuControl X-c streams Spotify Lossless, Qobuz, Tidal (including Tidal Connect) and Deezer, and supports AirPlay 2 and Roon Ready. It connects via Wi-Fi, Ethernet or Bluetooth with aptX HD.
ESS DACs handle conversion, and the USB DAC accepts files up to 384 kHz/24-bit. There is also a separately shielded MM/MC phono stage, plus optical, coaxial and analogue RCA inputs and a 6.35 mm headphone output.
Nubert also introduced a matching power amplifier, the nuPower D-c. This 27 cm Class D amplifier delivers 2 x 250 watts into 4 ohms and costs €1,090. Earlier this year we also covered the Nubert nuLine 284 in Cappuccino.
Pricing and availability
The Nubert nuControl X-c is available to pre-order now from nubert.de for €1,390 including VAT, with deliveries planned from calendar week 48 (late November 2026). Nubert sells direct and offers a 30-day home trial with free returns.
Key specifications
- Type: streaming preamplifier and AV processor
- Decoding: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, up to 7.1.4
- Room correction: X-Room Calibration Advanced (20–300 Hz, -40 to +18 dB)
- DSP: 32-bit with parametric equaliser
- DACs: ESS, USB DAC up to 384 kHz/24-bit
- Inputs: HDMI eARC, optical, coaxial, RCA, MM/MC phono, USB-C, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth aptX HD
- Streaming: Spotify Lossless, Qobuz, Tidal Connect, Deezer, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready
- Wireless surround: X-Connect Surround, 4 wired and 8 wireless channels
- Dimensions: 27 x 10 x 21 cm
- Weight: 3.3 kg
- Price: €1,390
Could a 27 cm box like the Nubert nuControl X-c replace the full-size AV processor in your living room?
