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Name: Cambridge Audio Edge NQ
Brand: Cambridge Audio
SKU: 779EDGENQ
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Stereo preamplifier/network player with Bluetooth®, Google Cast, and Apple AirPlay® 2

MFR # C10973

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Cambridge Audio Edge NQ

Ronsard from Midlothian, VA on 5/19/2024

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Clean and neat look.

Pros: Simplicity

Cons: Big size

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Exceptional Preamp Streamer

William from Plover, WI on 7/8/2023

Verified customer

I paired this with the Edge W amp and the killer Focal 948 speakers based on a recommendation from Crutchfield experts. I hooked up to Ethernet so cannot comment on wireless performance. I have the following sources connected: Qobuz, Spotify, Sonos and a Cambridge Audio CD player. Super easy to pick source from IPhone StreamMagic App. Large display on front showing source, album art and resolution of music. I cannot say enough good things about this unit. I think the Focal 948's would make anything sound good but this unit does a stellar job with the digital music it feeds to the amp/speakers (dont have a turntable). Love it.

Pros: Lots of inputs Easy to use app Pristine DAC

Cons: None

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Cambridge Audio Edge NQ

Richard from KANSAS CITY, MO on 5/15/2022

Verified customer

In 50 years of loving my various stereo systems, I just upgraded to the Edge NQ Preamp. OMG, it is an entirely different experience. I love that they selected components based on blind listening sessions. Comparing individual specifications, one might have passed by, but no, this is the real McCoy. I heartily recommend this unit and only regret I don't have the power amplifier to go with. Not only that, the chassis is a work of art. Handsome in any setting for sure. Hats off to the folks at Cambridge Audio.

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Cambridge Audio Edge NQ

Crutchfield customer from Campton, NH on 12/21/2021

Verified customer

Everything works as it says on the tin, no complaints at all. It's the main portion of a mostly digital (with a turntable) setup - sound quality is great, works with Roon, Tidal, everything.

Pros: Sound quality, inputs, UI, overall experience

Cons: cost

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