Cambridge Audio Edge NQ User Manual

11
Getting Connected
Last updated: September 2, 2022 12:51. Revision #5806
Basic Analogue Connections
Important Note: Switch the power off before making any connections.
There are two analogue connection options for the EDGE NQ. Please see below for diagrams on how to make either a balanced or unbalanced connection
from your Edge NQ to an EDGE W.
Using either of these analogue connections will utilise the high-quality DAC within the EDGE NQ.
1. Unbalanced Audio Connection (RCA)
Important Note: If using RCA cables, please ensure to select the ‘Unbalanced’ switch on the EDGE W.
2. Balanced Audio Connection (XLR)
Balanced connections in an audio system are designed to reject electrical noise, from power wiring etc, as well as the effects of noise currents flowing
through ground connections. The basic principle of balanced interconnection is to get the signal you want by subtraction, using a three-wire connection.
One signal wire (the hot or in-phase) carries the normal signal, while other (the cold or phase-inverted) carries an inverted version. The balanced input
senses the difference between the two lines to give the wanted signal. Any noise voltages that appear identically on both lines (these are called
common-mode signals) are cancelled by the subtraction.
Important Note: If using XLR cables, please ensure to select the ‘Balanced’ switch on the EDGE W.

Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Specifications

General

Type	Network Player / Preamplifier
DAC	ESS Sabre ES9018K2M
Maximum Resolution Supported	32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD256
Ethernet	Yes
Weight	10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)
Inputs	2x Coax S/PDIF, 2x TOSLINK Optical, 1x USB Audio, 1x XLR
Outputs	1x RCA, 1x XLR, 1x Coaxial S/PDIF, 1x TOSLINK Optical
Streaming Services	Chromecast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, AirPlay, Internet Radio
File Formats Supported	FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, DSD
Wi-Fi	Yes (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth	Yes, aptX HD
USB Audio Input	Yes
Headphone Output	Yes, 6.3mm jack
Dimensions	120 x 460 x 405mm (4.7" x 18.1" x 15.9")