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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
Conversion Processors
 
Reference
ES9039MPRO
Range
High-End
THD+N
-122 dB
Dynamic Range
S/N 137 dB
Analog Outputs
 
RCA
Output impedance: 100 Ohms
 
Max. output level (0dB): 3V
XLR
Output impedance: 150 Ohms
 
Max. output level (0dB): 3V
Digital Outputs (resampling available)
 
S/P DIF
PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
 
DSD: DSD64 to DSD128 DoP
AES/EBU
PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
 
DSD: DSD64 to DSD128 DoP
I2S
PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
 
DSD: DSD64 to DSD256 Native
Options
Tube Outputs
Digital Inputs
 
S/P DIF
PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
 
DSD: DSD64 to DSD128 DoP
AES/EBU
PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
 
DSD: DSD64 to DSD128 DoP
Toslink
PCM: 44.1 to 192 kHz / 32 bits
 
DSD: DSD64 DoP
USB
PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
 
DSD: DSD64 to DSD512 Native
Streaming
PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
 
DSD: DSD64 to DSD256 Native
Network
 
Wi-Fi
Dual Band (2,4 & 5 GHz)
Ethernet
1 x Port 10 / 100 / 1000
MQA
Renderer MQA 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
Network Protocole
DLNA/UPnP, Audirvāna, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Deezer, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, vTunner
General Specifications
 
Power Consumption
40 Watts
Operating Temperature
+5°C to +35°C
Operating Humidity
5% to 90%
USB
1 x Port USB 2.0 (for device update)
Display
 
Size
17.78 cm
Resolution
1024 x 600
Touchscreen
Yes
Dimensions
42 x 42.5 x 12 cm (drive) (WxDxH)
Weight
15 Kg (drive)
Accessories
Métronome Remote

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