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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.
- Multiroom Capability – compatible with Google Home, Apple Airplay and Roon multiroom systems.
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.
All the Sources
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.
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 that’s perfectly balanced at any volume.
Specifications
| 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 |