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Metronome AQWO 2 Combined DAC + SACD + CD + Streamer

Metronome AQWO 2 Combined DAC + SACD + CD + Streamer

AQWO 2 is totally new and brings network playback to the functionality of the first generation.

With its unchanged famous design, AQWO 2 has in fact completely renewed electronics improving the first generation’s performance and bringing the additional functionality of network player. AQWO 2 becomes the reference universal digital audio source.

 

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Métronome gives more to Audiophiles with AQWO 2 : the famous Métronome analogue sound with your CDs and SACDs, a highend converter and now a network player. AQWO 2 has a new larger 6 1/2 inches touchscreen with a 21/9 aspect ratio allowing it to be read at a distance and manage the settings.

Like many other Métronome devices, AQWO 2 can be provided with an analog tube output, installed at the factory or later by your technician. As a converter AQWO 2 manages both PCM and DSD formats up to 512 (x8).

FEATURES

  • 2 mm Thick Steel Housing
  • 20 mm Massive alloy Front Plate
  • D&M Japan SACD Transport
  • Digital to Analog Conversion ES9038Pro dual-mono
  • PCM 24/192 - DSD 512
  • Power Supply with EMI/RFI Filter
  • Independent Lines

Robust and sizable, AQWO 2 is available in Silver or Black finishes.

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS
Reading Mechanism
Modified D&M SACD with Delrin® Puck
Network
1 Ethernet Connector
 
1 USB Input
Resolution
32 bits / 384 kHz in dual mono, 2 internal converters
Digital Inputs
Asynchronous USB type B (32/384)
 
S/P DIF 75 Ohm RCA connector
 
AES-EBU 110 Ohm XLR
Digital Outputs
Proprietary I²S HDMI
 
S/P DIF 75 Ohm RCA connector
 
AES-EBU 110 Ohm XLR
 
Toslink optics
Analog Outputs
Unbalanced 2.5 V RMS @0dB – 47 kOhms, RCA connectors
 
Balanced 2.5 V RMS @0dB – 600 Ohms, XLR connectors
 
Tube outlet option by additional cards
Power Supply
Three/four toroidal transformers with Schaffner filters
 
10 Separate and Independent regulation lines
Voltage
120/240 VAC - 50/60 Hz
Consumption
40 VA
Dimensions
42.5 x 13 x 41.5 (WxHxD)
Weight
15 Kg
Accessories
Métronome Remote