Métronome t|AQWO SACD/CD Transport
₱1,199,880
The top-loading SACD/CD Transport t|AQWO
- A Premium Super Audio CD and Compact Disc transport
- t|AQWO features multiples digital outputs allowing it to be used as a transport with an external D/A Converter
- t|AQWO is able to down-sample and up-sample the PCM 16/44.1 and DSD64 information from the disc
- Multi–PCB complex board design for physical separation and high performance
- 21/9 touch screen allowing to navigate through all the available functions
- 18 months of extensive technical research and countless hours of listening are behind each device of the AQWO series.
- 100 % designed and hand-crafted in France to the highest standard, AQWO embodies classic simplicity, purity and timeless quality.
- Massive steel chassis with massive 20mm alloy front plate – 430 x 120 x 420 mm – to assure rigidity and reduce vibrations.
- t|AQWO embeds the professional D&M SACD centrally mounted drive mechanism with proprietary modifications.
- Delrin clamp and stainless still shaft for better stability, precision and low jitter.
- Stunning contemporary and sleek design combining Metronome’s traditional look and a modern approach
- Large and easy to read and navigate display (21/9- 6,5 “) allowing to use all basic reading functions, and a sub-menu for setting the re-sampling functions
- 100% new Elektra external Power supply
- Continuous ground link from the disk surface to the ground
Description
The top-loading SACD/CD Transport t|AQWO
- A Premium Super Audio CD and Compact Disc transport
- t|AQWO features multiples digital outputs allowing it to be used as a transport with an external D/A Converter
- t|AQWO is able to down-sample and up-sample the PCM 16/44.1 and DSD64 information from the disc
- Multi–PCB complex board design for physical separation and high performance
- 21/9 touch screen allowing to navigate through all the available functions
- 18 months of extensive technical research and countless hours of listening are behind each device of the AQWO series.
- 100 % designed and hand-crafted in France to the highest standard, AQWO embodies classic simplicity, purity and timeless quality.
- Massive steel chassis with massive 20mm alloy front plate – 430 x 120 x 420 mm – to assure rigidity and reduce vibrations.
- t|AQWO embeds the professional D&M SACD centrally mounted drive mechanism with proprietary modifications.
- Delrin clamp and stainless still shaft for better stability, precision and low jitter.
- Stunning contemporary and sleek design combining Metronome’s traditional look and a modern approach
- Large and easy to read and navigate display (21/9- 6,5 “) allowing to use all basic reading functions, and a sub-menu for setting the re-sampling functions
- 100% new Elektra external Power supply
- Continuous ground link from the disk surface to the ground
The Power Supply
Power Supply Design is a major Metronome’s know-how. It is one of the crucial elements responsible for the highest quality of sound reproduction.
- t|AQWO has an external ELEKTRA power supply
- 7 separate power regulation lines used for every crucial part of the digital and analog sections
- 3 high-quality toroidal power transformers to decrease vibrations and increase fast power transitions
- Filtering with multiple capacitors providing inter-stage EMI/RFI protection for the best quality, making useless a supplementary power conditioner!
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
Pick-up Mechanism: D&M SACD mechanism
Digital Outputs: AES/EBU, S/P DIF, Toslink, HDMI I²S
Touchscreen: 21/9 – 6
Elektra Power supply: 3 toroidal transformers with 7 regulation lines
Other characteristics: Consumption: 60 VA Max Dimensions (WxHxD): 430 x 120 x 420 mm; 12 kg
ELEKTRA : 430 x 80 x 420 mm; 12 kg
Designed & manufactured in France
REVIEWS
Stereophile tAQWO cAQWO Review
DOWNLOADS
Métronome t|AQWO SACD/CD Transport Manual
Brand
Métronome

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