AQWO, the first SACD/CD Player and DAC from Métronome Technologie.

This French high-end audio manufacturer, takes a further step forward on the path to becoming a global leader in the CD/SACD Playback and D/A Conversion. Featuring a stunning contemporary and sleek design and an uncompromising built quality, AQWO is a Metronome’s top-range DAC and SACD/CD Player allowing you to avail of two devices in one with the same high requirements as on separate elements.

As a top-loading SACD/CD Transport, AQWO is based on a professional drive mechanism with proprietary improvements that reads your CDs and SACDs by bringing out every single detail from your discs and delivering fantastic audio performance

The optional tube stage is $3,395.00

Digital Inputs :
USB asynchronous type B (32/384)
S/P DIF 75 Ohms RCA x2
AES-EBU 110 Ohms XLR x2
Optical Toslink x2

Digital Outputs :
I²S HDMI proprietary
S/P DIF 75 Ohms RCA
AES-EBU 110 Ohms XLR
Optique Toslink

Analog Outputs:
Unbalanced 1.4/2.5/3 V RMS @0dB – 47 kOhms, connecters RCA
Balanced 1.4/2.5/3 V RMS @0dB – 600 Ohms, connecters XLR
Optional tube outputs with additional boards

Power supply :
3/4 toroidal transformers with Schaffner filters, 10 independent regulation lines
Voltage : 100 – 120/240 V – 50/60 Hz

Accessories :
Métronome standard remote

Other characteristics :
Power Consumption : 40 VA
Dimensions (LxHxP):
425 x 130 x 415 mm
Weight : 15 Kg