Edge W

Power Amplifier

Colour
CDN$6,499.99
  • Hand-picked components – hours of listening to select only those that sound the best.
  • Twin Toroidal Transformers – huge reserves of power for consistent tonality.
  • Cambridge Audio proprietary Class XA Amplification - no audible crossover distortion.
  • Short signal path – Only 14 components between you and your music.
  • Perfect partners – pair your Edge W with the Edge NQ to create your perfect system.
  • Edge W Power Amplifier and Edge NQ Network player

    The Best Power-Amplifier we Have Ever Made

    Edge W is made to be played loud. When you do turn it up, expect nothing but a dynamic and punchy sound that captures all the musicality of your songs. With just 14 hand-picked components, Edge W has one of the cleanest signal paths available. It delivers our breath-taking, unadulterated British sound – nothing added, nothing taken away.

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      "It sounds seriously good for the money, with a happy, upbeat nature underwritten by real power and insight"

    • the absolute sound

      "The Edge W power amplifier is an unqualified gift offering"

      Edge W Power Amplifier and Edge NQ Network Player stack

      Powerfully Subtle

      For all its power, Edge W is remarkably detailed. The sound is finely balanced, with a musical depth and clarity that comes through with every note. It’s all down to how we chose the componentry inside – nothing was picked on price, specs or measured performance. We listened carefully and created our system with components that simply sounded the best. The end result is a power amplifier that truly brings an original recording to life like no other.

      Edge W Power Amplifier and Edge NQ Network Player side-by-side

      Just 14 Components in the Signal Path

      Although minimal in its exterior design, Edge W has some complex audio engineering inside. To remove the barriers between you and your music, we have worked hard to minimise the number of components in the signal path. As a result, Edge W delivers a more faithful reproduction of the original recording; an impressively detailed three-dimensional sound, with striking staging and focus.

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      More Musical Detail

      We pioneered the use of toroidal transformers in amplifiers, which led to improved performance. In Edge we take this one step further, using opposing symmetry twin toroidal transformers. This cancels out electromagnetic interference whilst offering outstanding power and maintaining consistent tonality, no matter how loud it’s played.

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      Effortless Power Without Distortion

      Using standard Class A amplifier technology wasn’t going to be efficient enough for Edge W. Instead we added a bias voltage to a traditional Class AB design, reducing distortion to inaudible levels. This unique configuration also produces less heat and makes the whole system much more effective.

      Edge W Power Amplifier and Edge NQ Network Player close-up

      Perfect Partners

      Edge systems are designed to work in perfect synchronisation. Match the Edge W with our most versatile Preamplifier Network player, Edge NQ, to create a hi-fi system with a sound, and a look, unlike anything else.

    • Press reviews

      • Hi-Fi Choice

        United Kingdom, March 2019

        'Cambridge Audio has surpassed itself with the Edge NQ/W combination... lovely to look at, nice to use and packed to the gunwales with features.'
      • Fidelity

        Germany, December 2018

        'We never doubted for a moment that Cambridge Audio can meet the demands of the high-end class. The components of the 851 series already show how much flair for musicality and balanced tonal balance the British have developed. But the Edge combination offers much more than that.'

        Customer Reviews

      • The details

        Continuous power output 100W RMS into 8 Ohms; 200W RMS into 4 Ohms
        THD (unweighted) <0.002% 1kHz at rated power (8 Ohms); <0.02% 20Hz – 20kHz at rated power (8 Ohms)
        Frequency Response <3Hz – >80kHz +/-1dB
        S/N ratio (ref 1W into 8 Ohm) >93 dB
        Crosstalk @ 1kHz < -100dB
        S/N ratio (ref full power) >113 dB
        Input sensitivity Input A1-A2 (unbalanced) 1.09V RMS
        Input impedances Input A3 (balanced) 47k Ohm; Input A1-A2 (unbalanced) 47k Ohm
        Inputs Balanced, Unbalanced
        Outputs Speakers, Loop out
        Max power consumption 1000W
        Standby power consumption <0.5W
        Dimensions 150 x 460 x 405mm (5.9 x 18.1 x 15.9")
        Weight 23.6kg (51.9lbs)
        In the box Edge W Power Amplifier; 1.5M Power Lead; Edge Link Cable; Edge W User Manual, Warranty Card