Métronome AQWO 2+ Hybrid DAC + SACD/CD + Streamer + Separate Power Supply

Metronome

Métronome AQWO 2+ Hybrid DAC + SACD/CD + Streamer + Separate Power Supply

$49,300

Colour:Black

Tube Output Stage:

None with Tube Output Stage

Variant

Consult with Us

Available from

HeyNow HiFi Victoria Knox Audio New South Wales Simply HiFi Western Australia Magenta Audio South Australia Miranda Hi-Fi Australian Capital Territory

Big brother to AQWO 2, AQWO 2+ provides exceptional listening comfort and performance, thanks to its separate power supply. It is the essential universal source for your high-end audio system: CD/SACD player, network player, and converter.

AQWO 2+ can be equipped with an optional tube output, installed at the time of purchase or later. As a converter AQWO 2+ manages both PCM and DSD formats up to 512 (x8).

With timeless streamlined design and robust construction, AQWO 2+ is available in silver or black finish.

‘Plays with Audirvāna’ hardware products are certified to play music from Audirvāna software over USB or network with the best level of integration and audio performance (https://audirvana.com/partner-metronome/).

Roon Ready network devices have Roon’s streaming technology built in and are certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in network streaming. (https://roon.app/fr/partners/86/métronome)

JPLAY Certified is an initiative that enables other Hi-Fi manufacturers to enhance the compatibility of their products with the JPLAY iOS app, ensuring an unmatched audiophile experience at every level. (https://jplay.app/partner-program)

Qobuz Connect creates a direct link between Qobuz and your connected audio device. Music no longer passes through your smartphone — it’s the shortest path to listening: straight from Qobuz servers to the player, with no other intermediaries. (https://www.qobuz.com/fr-fr/connect)

Reviews

Sempre Audio

"..the Métronome AQWO 2+ hybrid DAC SACD/CD streamer from the French high-end hi-fi manufacturer Métronome Technologie offers the ideal solution for customers seeking a hybrid SACD player with an integrated streaming client and D/A converter as an outstanding all-in-one solution, without compromising on quality. In contrast to the still-available Métronome AQWO 2, the new Métronome AQWO 2+ features a separate power supply, which is supplied as a second component called the Métronome Elektra."

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Product Specifications

CONVERSION PROCESSORS

Reference

ES9039MPRO

Range

High-End

THD+N

-122 d

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