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c|AQWO 2

£28,400 inc VAT

c|AQWO 2 is a highly sophisticated digital-to-analogue converter from Métronome. It retains the famous Métronome 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 sound rendering with an exceptional and extremely detailed soundstage while remaining warm and analogue. 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 2 are available in an impeccable finish in aluminium silver or black.

Optional SpecificationsPoint of order priceRetro-fit price
Streaming Card: c|AQWO 2 can be specified with a streaming card at point of order or retro-fitted£2000£2200
Tube output stage: c|AQWO 2 can be specified with a tube output stage at point of order or retro-fitted£2200POA
For all enquiries regarding optional specifications please speak to our Métronome partners or contact us for more details.
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Specification

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 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
Supports protocols: DLNA/UPnP, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Deezer, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Bugs, vTunner, Internet Radio
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: Yes
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):
– Drive: 420 x 120 x 425 mm
– PSU: 420 x 85 x 425 mm
Weight:
– Drive: 11.6 kg
– PSU: 12.8 kg
Option
Analog tube output

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