Pete's Write

Some companies produce superb value for money audio equipment whilst others operate at the ethereal end with sky high cost no object materials and equally astronomical price tags.  Cambridge Audio has long been synonymous with value for money and tend to attract the buyer who wants top value for his money.  However for their 50th anniversary they have decide to do their own version of the cost no object tour de force equipment and the result is the Edge Series.  First the blurb from their website : https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/row/en/products/hi-fi/edge/edge-nq "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." http...

Why Should A Streamer Be Part Of Your Setup The media of choice in the world of audiophiles was previously used to be dominated by vinyl, then CDs and along the way, we even dabbled with DVD Audio and Blu Rays as well and SACDs. Then come downloads and now music is also streamed. The initial streamers weren't so good, and the content was sparse, resolution was low resulting in rather poor sound quality. These days, the audiophile is faced with a plethora of choices and often they come equipped with good DACs built in, and offer not just Wifi playback of internet radio but also commercial platforms like Tidal and Spotify. In addition most come with Roon and local wireless options like Bluetooth and AirPlay. So a streamer with a DAC can be the nerve centre for the modern home, connecting to the TV for better sound, or a CD player, as well as the streaming options, or simply listening to the internet radio.  So apart from having these, some of the features to look out for are T...