Description

3rd GENERATION OF “LE PLAYER” BY METRONOME TECHNOLOGIE

Started in 2015, the original story of the Le Player series continues in 2020 with the third generation of devices. The first model of Le Player 3 is a fabulous CD transport, intended for the most demanding audiophiles when it comes to listening to compact discs in the best conditions.

Member of the Classica range by Métronome, Le Player 3 was designed to meet new requirements from audiophiles now mostly using streaming, but still needing to listen to their old CDs, especially when a specific edition or recording can’t be easily found on streaming platforms. With this high-end CD Transport, and knowing everyone prefers their own DAC, the music lovers now have the option to listen to CDs with a top sound reproduction quality, without the necessity to go through the D/A converter of an integrated CD player.

Le Player 3 integrates an easy up-sampling option, allowing to change the frequency rate from the 44.1 kHz of CD up to DSD 128. For frequencies over 192 kHz, the signal will be transmitted through the I²S HDMI digital output.

Métronome is a French high-end audio manufacturer celebrating 30 years of innovation in sound reproduction to offer audio enthusiasts a universe where the sound is king, where it is real. Designed and hand-made in France, the products will satisfy most discerning music lovers with incredible technical performances and quality of sound, approved by international reviewers.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• CD Pickup: Philips Gyr Falcon 8 customized by Métronome inside the Pickup Box

• Digital outputs :

All outputs deliver signals ranging 44.1 to 192 kHz :

1 x S/PDIF 75 Ohms RCA connectors

1 x AES/EBU 110 Ohms XLR connectors

1 x Optical Toslink

HDMI delivers I²S PCM and DSD :

1 x HDMI : PCM 44.1 to 384 kHz / DSD  2.8 MHz – 5.6 MHz

• Power supply :

2 toroidal transformers with 4 independent regulation lines

Voltage:

100 VAC – 50/60 Hz Japon

120/240 VAC – 50/60 Hz

• Other characteristics :

Consumption : 35 VA

Dimensions (LxHxP) : 450 x 110 x 410 mm

Finish: Black or Silver

Weight : 11 kg

Designed & Manufactured in France

DOWNLOADS

Métronome Le Player 3 Manual

Métronome Catalog 2020

France 3 Métronome Video