c|AQWO
c|AQWO 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 are available in an impeccable finish in aluminium silver or black.
c|AQWO
c|AQWO 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 are available in an impeccable finish in aluminium silver or black.
Specification
| Resolution |
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| 32 bits / 768 kHz dual-mono, 2 internal converter chips |
| Internal features |
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| Dynamic range : 175 dB |
| Distortion + noise : -140 dB |
| Internal processing 32 bit |
| Frequency bandwidth 32 – 211 kHz |
| Analogue output integrates 2 output modes |
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| Solid state / tube (when option implemented) 2 tubes JAN6922 Class A polarization Bandwidth : 10 Hz – 50 kHz +/- 0.1 dB Dynamic range : 140 dB |
| Digital inputs |
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| 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 |
| Analogue output |
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| 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 |
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| 4 toroidal transformers with 11 independent regulation lines |
| Voltage |
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| 100 VAC – 50/60 Hz Japan 120/240 VAC – 50/60 Hz Other countries |
| Other characteristics |
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| 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 |
Downloads
Firmware download and update instructionsOur Métronome partners
Audio Destination
Suite 7a, Market Walk, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6BL
01884 243 584
The Audiobarn
The Audiobarn, Feltimores Park, Chalk Lane, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0PF
01279 454 860
Guildford Audio
180 Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2RR
01483 537577
Kronos AV
Unit 2, Stanbridge Park, Staplefield Lane, Staplefield, RH17 6AS. UK.
01444 400430
8-9 Scotch Street Center, Dungannon, Co.Tyrone, BT70 1AR. Northern Ireland. UK.
0343 523 6169
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