Preamplifier with Streaming

Incredibly revealing

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

All sources

Thanks to the Edge NQ you can enjoy music from any source. In addition to coaxial digital connections, ARC (Audio Return Channel), USB and S/PDIF, it also has Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX HD and Internet radio. No matter where you play songs from, the Edge NQ will remain completely faithful to the personality of each instrument and will offer you a musicality that you have never heard before.

Spectacular digital detail

Cambridge engineers wanted to ensure that you can enjoy all your digital files, up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD 256, so they have included a large number of connections including a digital coaxial input, ARC (audio return channel), HDMI, USB and S/PDIF. The Edge NQ delivers incredibly revealing sound with nuanced tones, great groove, and tight bass.

Balanced sound

The Edge NQ is designed with a unique PCI (printed circuit board). Cambridge engineers have replaced conventional capacitors with a DC coupled topology and included a solid state volume control. The goal has been to minimize interference in the signal path and ensure perfect channel balance at all volumes.

Award-winning streaming software

The Edge NQ features the latest version of the award-winning Cambridge streaming module. Designed by their team in the UK, it features a new, faster chip, and supports 24-bit/192kHz and DSD128 files. The addition of Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX HD and Internet radio means you can enjoy your music whatever the source.

Chromecast built-in

The Edge NQ has a built-in Chromecast. Simply press the cast button on your favorite app to stream music from your smartphone, tablet or laptop in stunning HD sound up to 24-bit/96kHz.

Perfect couple

Edge systems are designed to work in perfect harmony. Enjoy the Edge NQ together with the higher-performance Edge W power amplifier to create a complete hi-fi system with a unique sound and look.

Cambridge Edge NQ specifications

▪  THD DAC: 20 Hz - 20 kHz <0.0008%, 24-bit, 1Vrms output

▪ TDH analog inputs: 20 Hz - 20 kHz <0.0008%, 1Vrms output

▪  Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz +/- 0.1 dB

▪  Signal-to-noise ratio (ref. 1V): >103 dB

▪  Crosstalk (1 kHZ): <-100 dB

▪  Maximum output: 6 Vrms single or 6 Vrms + 6 Vrms balanced

▪  USB audio input: USB audio 2.0 supporting PCM up to 32-bit 384 kHz or DSD256

▪  USB: 1 USB 2.0 limited to 1A, FAT32 / NTFS / HFS / HFS +

▪  Bluetooth: 4.1 (Smart/BLE enabled) A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD

▪  Toslink: 16/24-bit 32-96kHz

▪  S/PDIF coaxial input: 16/24-bit 32-192kHz

▪  WiFi: IEEE 802.11 b/g or n (2.4GHz), WEP encryption, WPA, WPA2

▪  Ethernet: IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T or 100 Base-T

▪  Maximum consumption: 100 W

▪  Power consumption in StandBy: <0.5 W

▪  Size: 120 x 460 x 405 mm (4.7” x 18.1” x 15.9”)

▪  Integrated Chromecast: Wireless connectivity with surprising quality, compatible with a multitude of iOS and Android applications. Chromecast built-in, a trademark of Google LLC.

▪  Box includes: Edge NQ network player and preamplifier; 1.5m power cord; Edge remote control; 3 AAA batteries; Bluetooth antenna; Wi-Fi Dongle; Edge link cable; Edge NQ user manual

▪  Weight: 10.2kg (22.4lbs)

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