Edge NQ

Preamplifier with Network Player

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$4,999.00
  • 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. 
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  • Edge NQ Preamplifier with Network Player and Edge W

    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.

    • What Hifi logo

      "A truly fantastic streaming preamp"

    • Hi-Fi-Choice Magazine

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

    • HI-FI News logo

      They are designed to be chic, sleek and easy to operate, while still delivering where it counts – in their performance

      Edge NQ Preamplifier With Network Player and Edge W

      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.

      Edge NQ Preamplifier with Network Player and Edge W

      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.

      EDGE

      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.

      EDGE

      Award-Winning Streaming Software

      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, TIDAL, Qobuz, AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX HD and Internet radio means you can enjoy your music whatever the source. Roon Ready certification enhances your browsing experience.

      Edge NQ Preamplifier and Network Player close-up of volume dial

      Chromecast Built‑in

      Thanks to Chromecast Built-in hundreds of music services, including Sirius XM & Soundcloud, can be enjoyed on the Edge NQ. 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.

      Edge NQ Preamplifier and Network Player close-up

      Fixed Line-out Mode

      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.

      Edge NQ Preamplifier with Network Player and Edge W

      Perfect Partners

      Edge systems are designed to work in perfect synchronisation. Match the Edge NQ with our highest performing power amplifier, Edge W, to create a hi-fi system with a sound, and a look, unlike anything else.

    • Edge NQ Reviews

      3.8

      48 Reviews

      Worthless

      I bought this 9 monts ago. Already from day 1 my NQ gave problems. I sent all of my complaints to my dealer: not any positieve response. I regret biying the Edge NQ. To many softwareproblems. Still now every day. Digitial input doens't work. Suddenly the music won't switch between Qobus and Spotify, .....

      Both HDMI ARC and Optical in do not work properly

      I have the HDMI ARC input connected to a Samsung TV with a brand new HDMI cable which worked fine with previous streamer. The Samsung can’t even seem to recognize the Edge NQ - HDMI ARC is dead on arrival. (The TV is indeed configured to send PCM stereo signal only)

      I tried then switching to use optical in, via both D1 and D2, and two different optical cables. Every combination experiences blips, hiccups and audio drop-outs - it is unbearable.

      The Edge app refers you to the StreamMagic app, and neither one can seem to play an album
      without stopping on every song.

      And these are just the bugs and issues found in the first few hours. Not worth the price!

      Znakomity jako DAC i pre

      + świetnie zbudowany, bardzo ładna i solidna obudowa
      + bardzo dobry preamp analogowy
      + znakomity jako DAC USB
      - moduł strumieniowy nieco gorszy od DAC-a

      Generalnie bardzo neutralne urządzenie.

      Ausnahme Streamer und Preis Leistung Sieger !

      Ich habe den Edge NQ vor einen Monat gekauft und vorher ausführlich mit andereren namenhaften und teils teureren Streamern verglichen. Das Ergebnis war das ich mich für den Edge NQ entschieden habe. Der Klang war einfach fantastisch in Verbindung mit einer Bryston 4B3 und Dynaudio Spezial Forty. Ich habe noch nie so gut Musik gehört. Die App könnte noch etwas besser mit Tidal funktionieren. Ein AV Bypass mit Fix Pegel wäre auch noch super (wie Naim). Dann wäre er für mich perfekt.

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    • The details

      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