Network player - entry amplifier Cambridge Audio Edge NQ

Cambridge Audio's premium network player - entry-level amplifier. OLED screen. Plays WAV, FLAC, AAC, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, APE, M4A, M4A (Apple Lossless) ALAC, OGG, WMA, DSD files over the Internet from computers, servers and via USB (Type B) port. Spotify, Tidal, Google Chromecast services, free online radio stations. Bluetooth aptX interface. Wired and WiFi connections. 2 x optical (TOSLINK), coaxial, 2 x USB and HDMI ARC digital inputs. Analog RCA, balanced XLR outputs. Controlled by the Cambridge Connect app for Apple and Android smartphones.

• Network player-starter amplifier with OLED screen.
• Plays WAV, FLAC, AAC, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, APE, M4A, M4A (Apple Lossless) ALAC, OGG, WMA, DSD files over internal and external network and USB (Type B) interface.
• Online music services: Spotify, Tidal, Google Chromecast, free online radio stations.
• Maximum resolution playback (via USB 2.0): up to 32-bit / 384kHz (PCM), or up to DSD256.
• Interfaces: Bluetooth aptX, WiFi, LAN (wired).
• Digital inputs (connections): 2 x optical (TOSLINK), coaxial, 2 x USB and HDMI ARC.
• Outputs: analog RCA, balanced XLR outputs.
• Control: Cambridge Connect app for Apple and Android smart devices.

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

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

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”)

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

WEIGHT

• 10.2kg (22.4lbs)