Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Preamplifier with Network Player

Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Preamplifier with Network Player


Impressively revealing – our most detailed pre-amplifier and network player.
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.



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