METRONOME C/Aqwo

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.

On par with the greatest, it delivers a sound rendering with an exceptional soundstage, extremely detailed while remaining warm and analog. Musicality and emotion are there.

It will also be suitable for the needs of very high resolution (DSD) audiophiles.

The two boxes of the c|AQWO are available in an impeccable finish in aluminum silver or black.

Technical specifications c|AQWO

Resolution :

32 bits / 768 kHz dual-mono, 2 internal converter chips

Internal features :

Dynamic range : 175 dB
Distortion + noise : -140 dB
Internal processing 32 bit
Frequency bandwidth 32 - 211 kHz

Analog output integrates 2 output modes :

Solid state / tube (when option implemented) 2 tubes 6922 Class A polarization Bandwidth : 10 Hz - 50 kHz +/- 0.1 dB
Dynamic range : 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

Optical Toslink connector

HDMI and USB type B : PCM from 44.1 to 384 kHz, DSD up to 22.5MHz

Analog output :

Unbalanced adjustable 1.4 - 2.5 - 3 V RMS @0dB -47 KOhms – RCA connectors

Balanced adjustable 1.4 - 2.5 - 3 V RMS @0 dB - 600 Ohms – 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

Other characteristics :

Consumption : 90 VA max - Dimensions (LxHxP) : 430 x 120 x 420 mm
Weight : 12 kg
Elektra (LxHxP) : 430 x 80 x 420 mm - Weight : 12.7 kg