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Device Name 

This is how your player will appear in your StreamMagic app and on your home network when using services like Spotify, Chromecast built-in and TIDAL Connect.  

Giving your player a unique name makes it easier to distinguish when using streaming and smart home services. 

 

AirPlay Name 

This is how your player will appear when using AirPlay or the Apple Home app. 

 

Standby Mode 

This selects what type of standby mode your player will use. 

In Network Standby mode your player will still be controllable by the StreamMagic app and other network services  

In Eco mode your player will use less power than in Network Standby mode, but will need to be switched on either by the front panel or the remote control before it can be seen and controlled by the StreamMagic app and other services. 

 

Automatic Power Down 

This sets how long your player will wait while inactive before switching in to standby. 

 

Display Brightness 

This sets the brightness of your player’s display. If set to ‘Off’ the display will show for a few seconds after any change and then switch off. 

 

Pre-amp 

With Pre-Amp mode enabled the volume of the device's analogue output can be controlled using the app, the remote or the rotary dial. 

For more information see our FAQ

 

Volume Limit 

This sets the maximum volume that other streaming services like AirPlay, Spotify, TIDAL Connect and Chromecast built-in can set. The front panel, remote control and StreamMagic app volume controls can override this setting. 

 

Early Update 

Early Updates provide the opportunity to receive pre-release firmware for your EDGE NQ. To subscribe to Early Updates, select On, and to opt out select Off

Note: Information on what is included in the current early update for the EDGE NQ can be found here

 

Firmware 

This will check for and apply any new firmware available for your network player. You can also check for new updates on the info screen. When left in network standby overnight your player will check and apply any new updates. 

Note: Your network player must be connected to the internet to carry out firmware updates. It is recommended that you keep your network player connected to ensure optimal performance. Information on the latest firmware version for the EDGE NQ can be found here

 

Factory Reset 

This will return your player to its factory settings.  

You may perform a factory reset via the front panel by pressing and holding the power button, then using the source selector to navigate to Factory Reset, and then pressing the power button once again. Or, via Settings in the StreamMagic app. 

Note: Returning the player to its factory settings will delete all previously saved network settings and presets.