Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Preamplifier with Network Player

Edge NQ was designed with a unique PCB. Our engineers replaced conventional capacitors with a DC coupled topology and also added a solid state volume control. The end result is a clean signal path that’s perfectly balanced at any volume.

Edge NQ boasts the very latest version of our award-winning streaming module. Designed in-house, right here in the UK, it features a new, faster chipset and support for both 24bit/192kHz and DSD128 files. The addition of Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX HD and Internet radio means you can enjoy your music whatever the source. Roon Ready certification enhances your browsing experience.

Edge systems are designed to work in perfect synchronisation. Match the Edge NQ with our highest performing power amplifier, Edge W, to create a hi-fi system with a sound, and a look, unlike anything else.

Technical Specifications

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 - Accessible via supported app

CHROMECAST BUILT-IN
Yes

ROON READY
Yes (Requires a Roon subscription)

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

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features & Specifications are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.

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