Métronome c|AQWO 2 DAC

from €31,990.00

c|AQWO 2 is the second generation of this most sophisticated converter from the Métronome brand. Now equipped with two conversion lines (ESS and AKM), it retains the famous Métronome feature that allows you to choose your output mode (transistor or tube) at any time according to your listening preferences (optional).

Options:

c|AQWO 2 is the second generation of this most sophisticated converter from the Métronome brand. Now equipped with two conversion lines (ESS and AKM), it retains the famous Métronome feature that allows you to choose your output mode (transistor or tube) at any time according to your listening preferences (optional).



A second option will make the c|AQWO 2 one of the most efficient network players, delivering a performance with an exceptionally detailed soundstage, while remaining warm and analog. Musicality and emotion are there.

The two boxes of the c|AQWO 2 are available in two beautiful finishes, silver or black aluminum.

Métronome c|AQWO 2 Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) at Walden High-End Audio, HiFi Shop Tervuren, Digital-to-Analogue Converters (DACs) Brussels
  • CONVERSION PROCESSORS

    Reference

    • AKM: AK4499EX

    • ESS: ES9039MPRO

    Range

    • AKM: High-End

    • ESS: High-End

    THD+N

    • AKM: -124 dB

    • ESS: -122 dB

    Dynamic range

    • AKM: S/N 135 dB

    • ESS: 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

    STREAMING (option)

    Wi-Fi

    • Dual Band (2,4 & 5 GHz)

    Ethernet

    • 1 x Port Ethernet 10 / 100 / 1000

    USB

    • 1 x Port USB 2.0 (for external storage)

    MQA

    • Renderer MQA 44.1 à 384 kHz / 32 bits

    SUPPORTS OF PROTOCOLS

    • DLNA/UPnP, Audirvāna, Spotify Connect
      Deezer, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, vTunner

    Format

    • PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits

    • DSD: DSD64 to DSD256 Native

    DIGITAL INPUTS

    I2S (x2)

    • PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits

    • DSD: DSD64 to DSD256 Native

    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

    DISPLAY

    Size: 7 inches

    Resolution: 1024 x 600

    Touch screen

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

    Power consumption

    • 65 Watts

    Standby power consumption

    • 45 Watts

    Operating temperature

    • +5°C to +35°C

    Operating humidity

    • 5% to 90%

    USB

    • 1 x Port USB 2.0 (for device update)

    Dimensions (L x H x W)

    • 420 x 120 x 425 mm (drive)

    • 420 x 85 x 425 mm (PSU)

    Weight

    • 11,6 kg (drive)

    • 12,8 kg (PSU)

    OPTION

    • Analog tube output