{"product_id":"metronome-c-aqwo-2-dsd-dac-separate-power-supply","title":"Métronome c\/AQWO 2 DSD DAC + Separate Power Supply","description":"\u003cp\u003ec|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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two boxes of the c|AQWO 2 are available in two beautiful finishes, silver or black aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Large_01-300x70-1.jpg?v=1783382610\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘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 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audirvana.com\/partner-metronome\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/audirvana.com\/partner-metronome\/\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Logo_Qobuz_connect_black_RGB-1536x711-1-400x185.jpg?v=1783382530\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQobuz 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. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qobuz.com\/fr-fr\/connect\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.qobuz.com\/fr-fr\/connect\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/JPlay-certified-3-400x131.jpg?v=1783382529\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJPLAY 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. 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It was superbly crafted and finished, easy to operate, and provided a quality of sound from streaming that I had not experienced at home before.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metronome.audio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Review-cAQWO-2.pdf\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversion Processors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAKM: AK4499EX\u003cbr\u003eESS: ES9039MPRO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAKM: High-End\u003cbr\u003eESS: High-End\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAKM: -124dB\u003cbr\u003eESS: -122dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range 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