The Cambridge Audio Edge W is a flagship stereo power amplifier designed to deliver exceptional musical performance through a combination of innovative engineering and minimalist circuit design. Developed as part of the award-winning Edge Series, it was created to reproduce music with maximum accuracy, emotion, and transparency while maintaining the power and control required for demanding loudspeaker systems.
At the heart of the Edge W is Cambridge Audio's proprietary Class XA amplification technology. This unique design combines the sonic qualities associated with Class A operation with the efficiency of a traditional Class AB amplifier, significantly reducing audible crossover distortion while preserving detail, dynamics, and tonal accuracy. The result is a presentation that remains smooth, natural, and highly engaging across a wide range of musical genres.
A pair of oversized toroidal transformers provides substantial power reserves and stable current delivery under demanding listening conditions. Combined with a carefully optimized internal layout and an ultra-short signal path containing only a minimal number of components, the amplifier is engineered to preserve signal integrity and maintain exceptional control over connected loudspeakers.
Balanced XLR and RCA inputs provide flexibility for integration into a variety of high-performance audio systems. Designed to work seamlessly with the Cambridge Audio Edge NQ, the Edge W serves as the amplification foundation of a reference-level stereo system, offering a combination of refinement, authority, and musical realism that reflects the ambitions of the Edge Series.
- Component Type: Stereo Power Amplifier
- Power Output: 100W per channel (8Ω)
- Power Output: 200W per channel (4Ω)
- Amplification: Cambridge Audio Class XA Technology
- Power Supply: Twin Toroidal Transformers
- Inputs: Balanced XLR and RCA
- Frequency Response: 3Hz–80kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.002%
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >93dB
- 12V Trigger Input and Output
- Premium Edge Series Construction
- Designed to Pair with Edge NQ Preamplifier/Streamer
