Featuring 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.
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.
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 (Air Return Channel audio), HDMI, USB and S/PDIF. The Edge NQ delivers incredibly revealing sound with nuanced tones, great groove, and tight bass. 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. 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, Qobuz, AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX HD and Internet radio means you can enjoy your music whatever the source. 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. Edge systems are designed to work in perfect harmony. Enjoy the Edge NQ together with the higher-performance power amplifier, Edge W, to create a complete hi-fi system with a unique sound and look.
Characteristics:
- High quality aluminum chassis.
- THD DAC: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- TDH analog inputs: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz +/- 0.1 d.
- Signal-to-noise ratio (ref. 1V): >103 dB.
- Crosstalk (1 kHZ): - Maximum output: 6 Vrms simple or 6 Vrms + 6 Vrms balanced.
- Inputs: USB 2.0 audio compatible with PCM up to 32-bit at 384 kHz or DSD256. USB: 1 USB 2.0 limited to 1A, FAT32/NTFS/HFS/HFS+, Toslink: 16/24-bit 32-96kHz, coaxial S/PDIF: 16/24-bit 32-192kHz, Ethernet: IEEE 802.3, 10 Base- T or 100 Base-T.
- Roon Ready, enjoy one of the best unlimited music platforms supporting DSD quality.
- Bluetooth: 4.1 (Smart/BLE enabled) A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD.
- WiFi: IEEE 802.11 b/gon (2.4GHz), WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption.
- Integrated Chromecast: Wireless connectivity with surprising quality, compatible with a multitude of iOS and Android applications. Chromecast built-in, a trademark of Google LLC.
- Link to the main streaming music services such as Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, etc.
- Free control application for phones and tablets.
- Maximum consumption: 100W.
- Energy consumption in StandBy:
- Size: 120 x 460 x 405mm.
- Weight: 10.2kg.
Warranty extension up to 5 years by registering the serial number.
