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

      Der Edge NQ ist ein klangliches Wunder.

      Hier waren Kenner am Werk, die wissen wie ein Orchester klingen muss. Und die wissen, wie dafür ein elektronisches Gerät gebaut werden muss. Ich habe vor der Kaufentscheidung 5 direkte Wettbewerber zur Probe gehört und dieses war mit deutlichem Abstand am besten. Hut ab vor der ingenieuretechnischen Leistung.

      Review Edge-Remote

      Eure Hardware ist ja nach wie vor sehr gut aber es kann doch nicht sein, dass ich zwei App´s brauche um ein Gerät zu bedienen !

      Ich bitte euch dringend um ein re-redesign von Edge-Remote oder ihr integriert wirklich alle Funktionen in Stream Magic.

      Die Playlist kann man nur sehr umständlich auswählen wenn man viel per USB Musik hört. Auch die Änderung der Lautstärke oder das Vor- und Zurückspulen ist sehr umständlich geworden und ich finde bestimmt noch mehr.

      Ich arbeite seit über 20 Jahren als Systemadmin und musste mich schon mit vielen Softwareupdates herumschlagen aber so etwas ist mir bisher noch nicht untergekommen.
      Was würden Sie denn sagen, wenn Ihr Auto nach einem Softwareupdate plötzlich nur noch 100 Km/h fährt oder man benötigt immer einen 2. Fahrer wenn man irgendwo hin will ???

      Ich weiß ja nicht wie die anderen Kunden darüber denken, aber ich habe fast 9000€ für die Edge-Serie ausgegeben und erwarte etwas professionellere Software.

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      Your hardware is still very good, but it can't be that I need two apps to operate one device!
      I urge you to re-redesign Edge-Remote or you really integrate all functions in Streammagic.

      The playlist can only be selected with great difficulty if you listen a lot of music via USB. Changing the volume or fast forwarding and rewinding has also become very cumbersome and I will definitely find more.

      I have been working as a system administrator for over 20 years and have had to deal with many software updates, but I have never encountered anything like this.

      What would you say if your car suddenly only drove 100 km/h after a software update or you always needed a second driver if you wanted to go somewhere ???

      I don't know what other customers think of it, but I spent almost € 9,000 on the Edge series and I expect more professional software.

      Response from

      Thank you for your review.We are sorry to hear of the issues you are experiencing and if you could email us at [email protected] we would be more than happy to help.

      Так себе!

      Самое неудачное решение в аппарате - невозможность использовать его без пульта или приложения. Иногда это просто выводит из себя. Второе фиаско - отсутствие Deezer. При этом модель 851 в плане управления удобней гораздо.

      Sehr guter Klang, perfekte Ein und Ausgaenge

      Das Geraet liess sich sehr einfach installieren. Die Edge NQ App funktioniert sehr effizient. Das Klangniveau des Geraetes ist mit allen Quellen excellent.
      Als Mangel wuerde ich die eher spartanische Funktionalitaet der Edge NQ App bemaengeln. z. B. fehlende Favoritenliste bei Internetradio.

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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