Cambridge Audio adds Qobuz HiRes streaming to its network players offering support for 320 kbps, CD Quality and HiRes streams. The high end audio equipment manufacturer has added full support for HiRes audio music streaming and download service Qobuz to three of its network audio streamers – the EDGE NQ, Azur 851N and the CXN (V2).
Qobuz is integrated into its popular iOS and Android app, StreamMagic, that works with the company’s range of network players, delivering intuitive navigation and easy control of media sources via a smartphone or tablet. Once the update becomes available, the StreamMagic app will prompt Cambridge Audio EDGE NQ, CXN (V2) and 851N customers to perform an over-the-air update.
Qobuz offers a range of music genres as well as exclusive editorial content. Qobuz’s catalogue contains 40 million CD Quality tracks and over 2 million HiRes tracks.
Network streamers supporting Qobuz
Cambridge Audio EDGE NQ (£3,500 / $5,000)
The company’s flagship network streamer offers new levels of versatility for a pre-amplifier and network player. StreamMagic, the streaming module that powers NQ, has been improved, allowing EDGE to play music from virtually any source. Also, EDGE NQ’s printed circuit board and meticulous engineering reduces interference to ensure a clean sound.
Cambridge Audio Azur 851N (£1,399 / $1,499)
Virtually any file can be streamed to the 851N and its internal engine will then bring it to life. Firstly, all tracks are put through Cambridge Audio’s 2nd generation Adaptive Time Filtering that upsamples everything to 24bit/384kHz HiRes quality, no matter the original source and according to the company ‘jitter is almost completely absent, and the music sounds amazing.’
Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) (£799 / $1,099)
The CXN (V2) network streamer has produced an upgraded version of its award winning product. Built to stream digital audio from a wide variety of sources, it upscales for huge sound quality gains. With this second generation edition, the CXN offers a huge array of improvements, thanks to greater processing power and a slicker user experience.
For more information go to the Cambridge Audio website here.
