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, AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX HD, Internet Radio and UPnP Playback. Wherever songs are played from, Edge NQ stays true to the character of every instrument and uncovers a musicality you’ve never heard before.

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 32bit/384kHz and DSD 256. Edge NQ offers an incredibly revealing sound that has detailed tone, rhythmic drive and taut bass.

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.

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, AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX HD and Internet radio means you can enjoy your music whatever the source.

Edge NQ has Chromecast built-in. 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.

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.

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 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  

UPNP CONNECTIVITY: Yes - Accesible via supported app 

CHROMECAST BUILT-IN: Yes  

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