Can an external hard drive be connected to the Edge A's "USB Audio In"?
No, the Edge A's "USB Audio In" only supports direct connections to a PC or Mac; it is not possible to connect a USB drive or external hard drive directly.
Why doesn't the Edge A have a tone control?
The Edge A is designed without tone controls to deliver an unfiltered, accurate and natural sound that is as faithful as possible to the original recording.
Why does the volume knob move when turning on the Edge A?
When first turned on after a factory reset, the Edge A performs a calibration process that takes about 30 seconds; during this process, the volume knob moves automatically.
Can a record player be connected to the Edge A?
Yes, a record player can be connected to the Edge A's RCA analog inputs, but since the amplifier does not have a built-in phono preamp, an external phono preamp or a record player with an integrated phono preamp is required.
What class of amplification does the Edge A use?
The Edge A uses Class XA amplification, with the crossover point moved so that both sets of transistors are always on until the signal reaches a certain level, resulting in a sound similar to Class A amplification at low levels.
How can digital sources be connected directly to the Edge A?
Digital sources can be connected via the S/PDIF coaxial and TOSLINK optical inputs; the coaxial input supports 16-24 bit content up to 192kHz, while the TOSLINK input is capable of 16-24 bit content up to 96kHz.
How can a Windows PC or laptop be connected to the Edge A?
Install the appropriate Cambridge Audio Windows 2.0 USB driver on the computer, connect a USB cable from the D5 input on the Edge A to a free USB port on the computer, then select the D5 input on the Edge A to play audio.
What is included with the Edge A?
The Edge A's box includes the integrated amplifier, a remote control, three AAA batteries, a Bluetooth antenna, a power cord (depending on the country of purchase), a link cable, a user manual, a warranty card, a welcome letter, an unboxing card and an EC declaration of conformity.
How can a Bluetooth device be paired with the Edge A?
Select the Bluetooth source on Edge A, make sure the included Bluetooth antenna is connected, and set the Bluetooth device to pairing mode; Edge A is always discoverable when no Bluetooth connection is active.