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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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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Cambridge Audio Edge NQ

  • Brand: Cambridge Audio
  • Product Code: Cambridge Audio Edge NQ
  • Availability: In Stock
  • R109,990.00


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