Cambridge Audio EDGE W Power Amplifier
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Cambridge Audio Edge W features a unique Class XA amplification technology that shifts the crossover point out of audible range, thus combining the sound quality of Class A with the efficiency of Class AB. It employs an opposing symmetry twin toroidal transformer that cancels out stray electromagnetic interference. With just 14 components in the signal path, it delivers a pure sound with incredible power.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Gorgeous presentation
- Excellent build and finish
- Easy to set up and use
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 86% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Gorgeous, punchy sound
- Intuitive preamplifier
Cons
- A bit heavy
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
[Input] Speakers, loop out | [Output] Balanced, unbalanced
Dimensions
Size | Depth
405 mm
Size | Height
150 mm
Size | Width
460 mm
Weight
23.6 kg / 51.9 lbs
Performance
Frequency Response
80kHz +/-1dB
Impedance
47k ohms
Power Consumption
1000 W
Power Output
100 W RMS into 8 ohms / 200 W RMS into 4 ohms
Sensitivity
1.09V RMS (unbalanced)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
>133 dB
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Reviewer score 86%Weighing 24kg, the bulk of the power amplifier is the main issue and you don’t want to be moving it around if you can help it. Set up is easy enough, providing you take things slowly and methodically. The NQ/W offers both impressive amounts of detail, as well as the vital ability to string it all together in a musically coherent way.
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Pros
- Gorgeous, punchy sound
- Intuitive preamplifier
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- A bit heavy
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References
- ^ Cambridge Audio Edge NQ/W. [hifichoice]. https://www.hifichoice.com/content/cambridge-audio-edge-nqw. 2019-06-18. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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