Cambridge Audio Edge NQ User Manual

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Table of Contents
EDGE NQ Network Player 3 .................................................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction 4 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
What’s included with the EDGE NQ? 5 ..............................................................................................................................................................................
Front Panel Controls 6 .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Display 7 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Rear Panel Connections 8 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Remote Control 10 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Getting Connected 11 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
StreamMagic App 13 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Connecting to Wi-Fi 14 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Built-in Streaming Services 16 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
AirPlay 2 18 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Chromecast 19 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Internet Radio 20 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Bluetooth 21 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
USB Audio 22 .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
USB Media 26 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Streaming Your Local Digital Music Collection 27 ..........................................................................................................................................................
Settings 28 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Technical Specification 30 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
Source Quality Matrix 32 .....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 33 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................

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")