AQWO 2
HYBRID DAC + SACD/CD + STREAMER
The pure essence of digital playback, at the pinnacle of excellence.
Métronome pushes the boundaries of sound with AQWO 2, designed for the most demanding audiophiles.
Métronome’s signature analog sound, from your CD and SACD collection, from the network or from USB. One chassis holds the drive, the converter and the network player, with a single output stage.
The 7-inch 21:9 touchscreen gives direct access to sources, filters and volume. Ethernet or dual band Wi-Fi, MQA renderer, Roon Ready. A tube output can be fitted at purchase, or added later.
Key features
ESS9039MPRO
THD+N -122 dB, S/N 137 dB
DSD 512
PCM 384 kHz / 32 bits
7-inch touchscreen
Tactile 21:9 · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
Tube
Optional
Specifications
Datasheet (PDF)
DIGITAL INPUTS
- S/PDIF
- PCM 44,1–384 kHz/32 bits — DSD64–128 DoP
- AES/EBU
- PCM 44,1–384 kHz/32 bits — DSD64–128 DoP
- Toslink
- PCM 44,1–192 kHz/32 bits — DSD64 DoP
- USB
- PCM 44,1–192 kHz/32 bits — DSD64 DoP
NETWORK
- Wi-Fi
- Dual Band (2,4 & 5 GHz)
- Ethernet
- 1 × port 10/100/1000
- MQA
- Renderer 44,1–384 kHz / 32 bit
- Protocoles
- DLNA/UPnP, Audirvāna, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Deezer, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Bugs, vTuner, Internet Radio
DIGITAL OUPUTS
- S/PDIF
- PCM 44,1–192 kHz/32 bits — DSD64 DoP
- AES/EBU
- PCM 44,1–192 kHz/32 bits — DSD64 DoP
- I2S
- PCM 44,1–192 kHz/32 bits — DSD64 DoP
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS
- RCA
- 100 Ω — 3 V max (0 dB)
- XLR
- 150 Ω — 3 V max (0 dB)
CONVERSION
- REFERENCE
- ES9039MPRO
- THD+N
- -122 dB
- DYNAMIC
- S/N 137 dB
GENERAL
- Display
- 7-inch touchscreen — 21:9
- Power consumption
- 40 W / Standby 32 W
- Dimensions
- 420 × 120 × 425 mm
- Weight
- 15 kg
Finishes
MANUFACTURED IN FRANCE
FITTED AND ALIGNED
Displays and front panels are fitted, aligned and checked by hand in our workshop in the Tarn. Every unit is listened to before it leaves the building.