Métronome Technologie
AQWO SACD/CD transport
and D/A processor
c|AQWO: D/A processor with switchable tube output and outboard power supply. Inputs: 2 S/PDIF (RCA), 2 AES/EBU (XLR), 2 optical (TosLink), I2S (HDMI), USB (44.1 to 384kHz, DSD up to 22.5MHz). Analog outputs: XLR balanced, RCA single-ended. Sample rates: 44.1 to 384kHz, DSD up to 22.5MHz on I2S (HDMI) and USB, 44.1 to 192kHz on S/PDIF (RCA), AES/EBU (XLR), optical (TosLink). Output voltage: 1.4/2.5/3.0V RMS. Output impedance: 100 ohms. Power consumption: 90VA.
Dimensions: 16.93" (430mm) W × 4.72" (120mm) H × 16.54" (420mm) D. Weight: 26.5lb (12kg). Elektra power supply: 16.93" (430mm) W × 3.15" (80mm) H × 16.54" (420mm) D. Weight: 30.9lb (14kg).
Finish: Silver, Black.
Serial number of unit reviewed: C|A003.
Price: $26,000.
t|AQWO: Top-loading, dual-laser, upsampling/resampling SACD/CD transport with outboard power supply and remote control. Digital outputs: 1 S/PDIF (RCA), 1 AES/EBU (XLR), 1 optical (TosLink), I2S (HDMI). Power consumption: 50VA.
Dimensions: 16.93" (430mm) W × 4.72" (120mm) H × 16.54" (420mm) D. Weight: 29.1lb (13.2kg). Elektra power supply: 16.93" (430mm) W × 3.15" (80mm) H × 16.54" (420mm) D. Weight: 30.9lb (14kg).
Finish: Silver, Black.
Serial number of unit reviewed: T|A014.
Price: $24,000.
Common to both:
Approximate number of US dealers: 10. Warranty: 2 years parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Metronome Technologie, Kalista Audio, ZA Garrigue Longue, 81600 Montans, France. Tel: (33) (0)5-34-26-11-33, (0)7-77-22-44-03. Web: kalista.audio. US distributor: Wynn Audio, 20 Wertheim Court, Unit 31, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3A8, Canada. Web: wynnaudio.com.