Metronome
Metronome c|AQWO D/A Converter
c|AQWO is the most sophisticated digital-to-analog converter of the Métronome brand. It retains the famous Metronome feature allowing you to choose your output mode (transistor or tube) at any time according to your listening preferences.
Using c|AQWO you will get the warmth and emotion of the music together with the greatest detailed sound.
c|AQWO becomes the reference in the field of digital-to-analog conversion. Embedding the latest generation conversion processors like all the top Métronome devices, it delivers a sound already recognised as the most analog : c|AQWO is the ultimate development of Metronome’s know-how and will make a perfect pairing with t|AQWO.
Like the greatest, it delivers a sound rendering with an exceptional soundstage, detailed to the extreme while remaining warm and analog. Musicality and emotion are at the rendezvous
Features
- 2mm Steel Case
- A 20mm thick front made in massive aluminium of high grade aircraft quality to ensure highly rigid construction and eliminate all vibrations.
- A large 21/9, 6.5 inch touchscreen displays all necessary information, visible from far and gives access to the settings.
- Dual-Mono D/A Conversion AK4497
- Power Supply with EMI/RFI filter
- 10 Independent regulation lines
- Optional tube output option is available, based on ECC88 / 6922 valves
- Available in Silver or Black finish.
| Resolution | : | 32 bits / 768 kHz in dual-mono, 2 internal converters |
| Internal Function | : | Dynamic Capacity: 175 dB |
| : | Distortion + Noise: -140 db | |
| : | 32 bit internal processor | |
| : | Frequency band from 32 to 211 kHz | |
| Analogue Output Integrating two Outputs Stage Modes | : | Solid state / tube (if option installed) – 2 tubes |
| : | JAN6922 in class A polarization Bandwidth: 10 hZ – 50 kHz ±0.1 dB | |
| : | Dynamic Capacity: 140 dB | |
| Digital Inputs | : | All inputs accept signals from 44.1 to 192 kHz |
| : | S/PDIF 75 Ohms RCA Connector | |
| : | AES / EBU 110 Ohms XLR Connector | |
| : | HDMI and USB type B: PCM 44.1 to 384 kHz and DSD signals up to 22.5 MHz | |
| Analog Output | : | Unbalanced adjustable 1.4 - 2.5 - 3 V RMS @0dB -47 Ω – RCA connectors |
| : | Balanced adjustable 1.4 - 2.5 - 3 V RMS @0 dB - 600 Ω – XLR connectors | |
| Power Supply | : | 4 Toroidal transformers with 11 independent regulation Lines |
| Voltage | : | 100 VAC – 50/60 Hz Japan |
| : | 120/240 VAC – 50/60 Hz Other Countries | |
| Consumption | : | 90 VA |
| Dimensions | : | Drive: 43 x 12 x 42 cm (WxHxD) |
| : | Elektra: 43 x 8 x 42 cm (WxHxD) | |
| Weight | : | Drive: 12 Kg |
| : | Elektra: 12 Kg |