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A pair of Edge M Monoblock Power Amplifiers have the power in reserve to drive even the most demanding of speakers with punch and clarity. Because each Edge M is fully balanced from input to output, they are immune from noisy distortion and free to deliver your music exactly as the artist intended – nothing added, nothing taken away – whatever the volume.
As powerful as a pair of Edge M amplifiers can be, they remain remarkably detailed. The sound is finely balanced with a depth and clarity that comes through with every note. We developed the whole Edge system by carefully listening to each component and only choosing the ones that blew us away. Nothing was picked on price or specs. The end result is a power amplifier that brings the original recording to life in truly spectacular fashion.
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.
Using standard Class A amplifier technology wasn’t going to be efficient enough for Edge M. 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 systems are designed to work in perfect synchronisation. Match a pair of Edge Ms with our most versatile Preamplifier Network Player, Edge NQ, to create a hi-fi system with a sound, and a look, unlike anything else.
CONTINUOUS POWER OUTPUT (<1% THD+N) | 200W RMS into 8 Ohms, 350W 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 (INTO 8 OHM) | <3Hz – >80kHz +/-1dB |
S/N RATIO (REF 1W INTO 8 OHM) | >93 dB |
S/N RATIO (REF MAX POWER) | >115 dB |
GAIN | 28dB (RCA)/ 22dB (XLR) |
INPUT SENSITIVITY | 1.7V RMS (RCA) / 3.4V RMS (XLR) |
INPUT IMPEDANCES | balanced 100k Ohm, unbalanced 47k Ohm |
INPUTS | Balanced, Unbalanced |
OUTPUTS | Speaker out, Loop out (balanced and unbalanced) |
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 (52.0lbs) |
BOX CONTENTS | EDGE M Monoblock Power Amplifier, Power Cable, Link Cable, Instruction Manual |
Amazing quality for the price. Awesome separation; outstanding vocals, excellent slam; very smooth and reminiscent of a good SET. They do not run hot. Build quality is second only to the packaging, which is impressive as well. Kind of makes you think CA cares about the Edge Series....
Dear Customer
Thank you for such a positive review and more importantly thanks for your trust in choosing the Cambridge Audio product.We hope that it continues to bring you many hours of listening happiness. Kind Regards
Cambridge Audio Customer Support
...you get what you pay for.
When I rediscovered Cambridge Audio and learned about the Edge product line, I was intrigued. I've been in the consumer AV design and manufacturing business for 25 years, and am very aware of the work that goes in to something like Edge: nothing off the shelf, maximum bang for the buck, screams premium inside and out. But my experience has included brands and products at considerably higher price points, and I could be excused for being skeptical of CA's claims of exceptional dynamics and neutrality. You get what you pay for, right? Of course.
But how could so many consistently stellar reviews keep going on and on about how Edge so easily compared against much more expensive systems from other brands? How does that fit into the you-get-what-you-pay-for trope? I'll tell you how: through years of experience and dedication, and incredibly smart design work, efficient parts sourcing and testing, and doing as much of it in house as possible. Those factors contribute considerably to keep costs down both for the manufacturer and the end user.
(I won't name names, but my prior 2ch system was, like Edge, excellent bang-for-the-buck gear. I had been quite happy with it for several years, and it is by no means a bad system even when put up against the Edge. But I was always left wanting, like I was missing something. And, truth be told, that system was about 2/3 the price of the Edge)
Driving my reference speakers with a pair of M's and an NQ---even within the first few minutes out of the boxes, without even a "Hey, how ya doin', nice ta meetcha" break-in period----I found myself immediately smiling. I was happy. I had expected good things, but I had been expecting minor improvements over my previous 2ch electronics, not big improvements. I had been hoping for a little more space, a little more definition, just a little more. Instead I got "Hey! Wake up! It's time to be entertained! It's time for MUSIC!"
Now, after nearly a week, my smile is even bigger. Bass has become not just more precise, but has greater sustain. The breathing of each organ pipe has grown into separate, living entities. The differences between steel and nylon guitar (and violin) strings are now startling vivid. The individual notes in a chord are all present at once, like a series of paint strokes appearing in the air side by side instead of being smeared together. Localization and space are greater, and more natural than ever before...and again, my previous 2ch electronics were nothing to be embarrassed by. But with that system, all of the above points were diminished just enough to make the Edge system truly shine.
Is Edge a casual purchase? No. Top-notch audio buying decisions never should be. An NQ and a pair of M's will be fairly expensive for most people. But let me just add my enthusiasm for Cambridge Audio's latest and greatest rabbit-out-of-a-hat trick to the avalanche of praise you'll find everywhere else online. You will not be sorry if you pull the trigger on Edge. It's a statement piece all around, from the outstanding sound, the build-quality, the dead-sexy cosmetics and ease of set-up and use.
Hi Ralf
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful detailed and complementary description of the Edge M Amplifier and moreover for showing your trust in a Cambridge Audio Product.We are really excited to hear that you find the product to be the best among its class.At Cambridge Audio we don‚'t go in for unnecessary complications.
We focus our efforts and budget only on specs that make a real difference to the sound you hear.We really appreciate your feedback regarding the build quality the design and the sound it provides.
We will certainly pass it to our engineering and product team.Again thank you for such wonderful feedback we really appreciate it.Kind Regards
Cambridge Audio Customer Support
Bei mir ersetzen die beiden wunderschönen und erstklassig gefertigten edge m Monoblöcke meine Cambridge edge w, mit der ich auch schon sehr zufrieden war. Die beiden edge m sind allerdings in allen Belangen noch besser. Leistung im Überfluss, toller Sound auch bei geringeren Lautstärken. Zeitloses Design und umangestrengter Klang bei allen Anwendungen.
Lieber KundeVielen Dank dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben den Cambridge Audio Edge M zu überprüfen.Wir freuen uns zu wissen dass sie mit ihrer Leistung und der Klangqualität die sie bieten zufrieden sind.Wir wünschen Ihnen mit ihnen jahrelange musikalische Freude.Hinweis: Bitte beachten Sie dass wir für alle nicht-englischen Übersetzungen Antworten von Google Translate verwenden.Mit freundlichen GrüßenKundensupport von Cambridge Audio
Replaced Audiolab 8000M to drive B&W 704 S2, which are known for being hard to drive with impedance dropping to 3.1ohm minimum. I have the Edge M paired with CA Edge NQ and Arcam AVR 30 used via the CA Edge NQ using HT bypass. The Edge M have transformed my system and speakers, the bass is now extremely musical, instruments are well defined and overall presentation is dynamic and taught even when driving at high volumes 80db+. Overall in combination with the Edge NQ the sound is very musical and not fatiguing. There maybe more analytical pairings out there, but with this combination you just want to listen. A big upgrade and highly recommended – take a listen.