Cambridge Audio EDGE NQ

Developed for Cambridge Audio’s 50th anniversary no-compromise series, the EDGE NQ combines a high quality streamer & DAC with a premium, bypassable preamp.

Impressively Revealing

With a revolutionary preamp circuit-board that reduces interference and an incredibly clean signal path, Edge NQ plays your favorite music with astonishing depth. Stream, plug-in and play to enjoy every note in perfect clarity.

Features at a Glance

  • StreamMagic – award-winning streaming built-in.
  • Hand-picked components – hours of listening to select only those that sound the best.
  • Ready for digital – built-in DAC with digital inputs including TV ARC and Bluetooth aptX HD.
  • Perfect partners – pair your Edge NQ with Edge W or Edge M to create your perfect system.

 

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. Roon Ready certification enhances your browsing experience. 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 24-bit/384kHz and DSD 256. Edge NQ offers an incredibly revealing sound that has detailed tone, rhythmic drive and taut bass.

Sonic Balance

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.

Award-Winning Streaming Software

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.

Chromecast Built‑in

Thanks to Chromecast Built-in hundreds of music services, including Sirius XM & Soundcloud, can be enjoyed on the Edge NQ. Just tap the cast button in your favourite app to stream music from your smartphone, tablet or laptop in stunning high definition sound, up to 24bit/96kHz.

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

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 24-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
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
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