Description

INTRODUCING LE PLAYER 3+, THE CLASSICA RANGE BY METRONOME IS NOW COMPLETE
With the CD Transport Le Player 3 already on the market since May 2020, Le Player 3+ completes the Classica range of
Métronome with a super DAC & CD Player hybrid. Same classic design and improved electronics to deal with DSD up to 512 in
native form : no DoP and no systematic resampling in Métronome devices!

After Le Player 3 arrived in the shops last May, the “Plus” version completes the Classica range with an integrated CD Player, or
more precisely a DAC and CD Player hybrid, since the versatility of the device allows it to be perfect in both uses. In its elegant
and timeless outfit, Le Player 3+ is the perfect device
for all the music lovers who listen to computer music
and thus need an excellent DAC, but who also
listen their old CDs from time to time.
The D/A converter is available through
asynchronous USB supporting PCM up to 32
bits / 384 kHz and DSD up to 512. With the S/P
DIF input supporting PCM up to 24 / 192, Le Player
3+ DAC will be able to connect to most streamers or
servers, or more generally all digital sources.
Le Player 3+ also comes with the improved pickup mechanism
introduced with Le Player 3: new decoupling system and the
“Pickup Box” enclosure reducing the parasitic noises from the
transport. A future unmissable…

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF LE PLAYER 3+
• Pickup mechanism:
Philips GF8 customized by Métronome, encapsulated in the “Pickup Box”
• Resolution:
32 bits / 384 kHz dual-mono, 1 internal D/A converter (AK4493)
• Digital inputs:
Asynchronous USB type B
S/P DIF 75 Ohms RCA connector
• Analogic outputs:
Unbalanced 2.5 V RMS @0dB – 47 kOhms, RCA connectors
Balanced 2.5 V RMS @0dB – 600 Ohms, XLR connectors
• Power supply:
3 toroidal transformers with Schaffner filters, 7 independent regulation lines
Voltage: 100 – 120/240 V – 50/60 Hz
• Accessories: Métronome remote, Delrin cones
• Other characteristics:
Consumption: 35 VA
• Dimensions (LxHxP): 450 x
115 x 435 mm
Weight: 11 Kg
• Finishes :Black or Silver

About Metronome Technologie:
Métronome is a French high-end audio manufacturer. Our aim is to offer audio enthusiasts a universe where the sound is king,
where it is real. Designed and hand-made in France, our products will satisfy most discerning music lovers with incredible
technical performances and quality of sound, approved by international reviewers.

Unpacking
Your LE PLAYER® 3+ is packed in a specific carton box and protected from the shocks by a couple of specially
designed foams.
Carefully unpack the device and be careful about the weight. For more security the help of a second operator may
be useful.
Please keep the packaging and protection foams which must be used for sending the unit back in case of
maintenance or repairs. The Métronome Warranty will be considered as cancelled if the returned units are not
correctly packed and subsequently damaged.
Make sure to read the Safety Instructions Chapter before continuing.
Your LE PLAYER® 3+ box contains:
– 1 x LE PLAYER® 3+ main unit
– 1 x main electrical cord
– 1 x Standard Métronome remote control
– 1 x Set of 3+ Delrin® Cones
– 1 x Owner’s Manual, including Certificate of Origin and Warranty Document

Safety Instructions
2.1 Warnings
In order to avoid any risks of fire or electrical shocks, maintain the unit in a dry place. Do not expose to humidity.
Before connecting and operating the product, please read attentively the present manual.
The power supply generates dangerous voltages for the human body:
– Do not introduce any metallic object through the top cover or on the airings, nor on connectors
– Never dismantle the top cover if the unit is not unplugged. For any intervention, please contact your retailer
Install the product onto a stable surface
The Product characteristics, specifications and conception are subject to changes without prior notice.
2.2 Safety
Always disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when
cleaning any component.
A three-conductor AC (IEC) main power cable including a ground connection must be used. To prevent shock
hazard all three connections must always be used.
Never use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning (especially on the touchscreen).
Never operate the device without the top cover in place.
Never wet the inside of the device with any kind of liquids.
Never block the air flow through ventilation slots.
Never by-pass the fuses, not replace the fuse with other type than specified.
Never try to repair the product: contact the factory or your retailer.
Never expose the product to extremely high or low temperatures.
Always unplug all sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.

Technical Specifications
Pickup Mechanism Philips Gyr Falcon 8 customized by Métronome®
Analog Outputs Balanced XLR
Unbalanced RCA
Digital Inputs S/P DIF RCA 7Ohms
Asynchronous USB
Power consumption 40 VA max
Available Voltage 100VAC 50/60Hz / 120VAC-23+0VAC 50/60Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) 450 x 120 x 420 mm
Weight 11 kg

Using LE PLAYER® 3+

Connecting LE PLAYER® 3+
Take a look at the back of the LE PLAYER® 3+ :

1 : Power switch              2 : Power cable connector
3 : Digital Inputs            4 : Analog Outputs

Métronome® do not advise specific connexion cables. The cables may influence the sound restitution and should
be tested before use.

Starting LE PLAYER® 3+
After having carefully plugged all necessary connexions, start your LE PLAYER® 3+using the main switch [1]. All the
digital outputs are always active, so there is no available settings to activate or deactivate one or another output.
LE PLAYER® 3+ can be switched on during a long period, either on normal mode or on stand-by. However for a
prolonged absence it is advised to turn it off using the main power switch [1].

Reading a Compact Disk on your LE PLAYER® 3+
Let’s have a look at the front of the device :

A : Front Drawer                B : Open/Close the Drawer
C : Functions buttons        D : Input selection (USB – S/P DIF – CD)

How to play a CD :
Press on [B] to open the front drawer and put a CD on top of the drawer. Press again on [B] to close the drawer.
The CD initialization begins, it may take a few seconds to be completed, depending the number of tracks.
Once the display shows the disc information (total time, number of tracks), press on play [] to start on the front
board or on the remote control (see Chapter 6).

Using LE PLAYER® 3+ as a D/A Converter
LE PLAYER® 3+ has a high-resolution asynchronous USB input allowing to read digital files up to 32 bits / 384 kHz
and DSD files up to DSD 512 (DSD x8 = 22.5 MHz). The USB input accepts all formats, unlike the standard digital
S/PDIF input, which only accepts files up to 24 bits / 192 kHz.
Many transports and media players can be used to play music on Le Player 3+. Most of them have been tested,
including JRiver and Audirvana+, but Métronome Technologie cannot guarantee a complete functionality on all
the media players existing on the market.

Important note about computer drivers:
LE PLAYER® 3+ is automatically recognized by all systems operating under MacOs (Apple) or Linux.
For systems operated by Windows, a driver needs to be installed on your computer. The drivers can be
downloaded from our website (Products/Downloads). Once saved on your computer, unzip the file and click on
the .exe file. Once the setup complete, select Combo 384 ASIO in the settings of your media player.
LE PLAYER® 3+has one digital to analog processor, decoding native files including DSD (no file transformation to
DoP or downsampling). Check the settings of your media player to be sure the DSD files are read in their native
form.