Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Preamplifier with Network Player

IMPRESSIVELY REVEALING

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.

"A TRULY FANTASTIC STREAMING PREAMP"
DECEMBER 2018
"IT SOUNDS SERIOUSLY GOOD FOR THE MONEY, WITH A HAPPY, UPBEAT NATURE UNDERWRITTEN BY REAL POWER AND INSIGHT"
MARCH 2019
THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE CHIC, SLEEK AND EASY TO OPERATE, WHILE STILL DELIVERING WHERE IT COUNTS IN THEIR PERFORMANCE
APRIL 2021
 
ALL THE SOURCES

Edge NQ lets you enjoy music from any source. As well as digital coaxial, HDMI, USB and S/PDIF connections, theres 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 youve 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 thats 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 BUILTIN

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.

PERFECT PARTNERS

Edge systems are designed to work in perfect synchronisation. Match the Edge NQ with our highest performing power amplifier, Edge W, to create a hi-fi system with a sound, and a look, unlike anything el.Variant: Default Title