Edge NQ is a high-performance preamplifier and network player, delivering an incredibly clean signal path with stunning depth and musicality. With a revolutionary circuit design that eliminates interference, Edge NQ reveals every nuance of your favourite recordings, whether streamed or played from digital sources.
 
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