Metronome
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.
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).
- 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.
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 |