Description
Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Preamplifier with Network Player
With a revolutionary preamp circuit-board that reduces interference and an incredibly clean signal path, Edge NQ plays your favourite music with astonishing depth. Stream, plug-in and play to enjoy every note in perfect clarity.
All the sources.
Edge NQ lets you enjoy music from any source. As well as digital coaxial, HDMI, USB and S/PDIF connections, there’s also Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX HD, Internet Radio and UPnP Playback. Wherever songs are played from, Edge NQ stays true to the character of every instrument and uncovers a musicality you’ve never heard before.
Astonishing digital detail
With a wealth of connections including digital coaxial, ARC (Audio Return Channel), USB and S/PDIF, our engineers have ensured that all of your digital content can be enjoyed, at up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD 256. Edge NQ offers an incredibly revealing sound that has detailed tone, rhythmic drive and taut bass.
Fixed Line-out Mode
If you wish to connect the Edge NQ to an integrated amplifier rather than a power amplifier, the streaming functionality can be used independently of the preamplifier. The preamplifier can be disabled via the dedicated Edge app for iOS and Android.
Specification
| D/A CONVERTER | THD <0.0008%, 20Hz – 20kHz, 24-bit, 1Vrms output |
| THD ANALOG SOURCES | <0.0008%, 20Hz – 20kHz, 1Vrms output |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.1dB |
| S/N RATIO (REF 1V OUTPUT) | >103 dB |
| CROSSTALK @ 1KHZ | < -100dB |
| MAX PREAMP OUTPUT | 6Vrms single ended or 6Vrms + 6Vrms balanced |
| FIXED LINE-OUT MODE | Yes. The preamplifier can be disabled via the dedicated Edge app for iOS and Android. Within the app, simply turn off ‘preamplifier mode’ in the settings to run a line out via XLR or RCA to an integrated amplifier. |
| USB AUDIO INPUT | USB Audio Class 2.0 supporting up to 32-bit 384kHz PCM, or up to DSD256 |
| USB DRIVE INPUT | 1 x USB 2.0 current limited to 1A, FAT32 / NTFS / HFS / HFS+ |
| BLUETOOTH | 4.1 (Smart/BLE enabled) A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD |
| UPNP CONNECTIVITY | Yes – Accesible via supported app |
| CHROMECAST BUILT-IN | Yes |
| TOSLINK INPUT | 16/24-bit 32-96kHz |
| COAX S/PDIF INPUT | 16/24-bit 32-192kHz |
| WI-FI | IEEE 802.11 b/g or n (2.4GHz), Encryption WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
| ETHERNET | IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T or 100 Base-T |
| MAX POWER CONSUMPTION | 100W |
| STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION | <0.5W |
| DIMENSIONS | 120 x 460 x 405mm (4.7 x 18.1 x 15.9”) |
| WEIGHT | 10.2kg (22.4lbs) |
| CHROMECAST BUILT-IN | Hi-res wireless connectivity that’s compatible with hundreds of Android and iOS apps. Chromecast built-in is a trademark of Google LLC |
| IN THE BOX | Edge NQ Pre-amplifier and Network Player; 1.5M Power Lead; Edge Remote Control; 3 x AAA Batteries; Bluetooth Antenna; Wi-Fi Dongle; Edge Link Cable; Edge NQ User Manual |