Metronome t|AQWO 2 SACD/CD Transport + Power Supply

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Metronome t|AQWO 2 SACD/CD Transport + Power Supply

Name: Metronome t|AQWO 2 SACD/CD Transport + Power Supply
Brand: Metronome
SKU: MET-T-AQWO-2-BL-NO
Price: 56000.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

SKU: MET-T-AQWO-2-BL-NO

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Meticulously extracts data from SACD and CD formats. A dedicated power supply ensures ultra-stable, low-noise operation of the transport mechanism, minimizing interference and preserving signal integrity. The result is a highly detailed, natural, and engaging musical presentation faithful to the original recording.

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t|AQWO 2

SACD/CD TRANSPORT + SEPARATE POWER SUPPLY

t|AQWO 2 continues the tradition of high-end Transports from Métronome. Unlike its predecessors, it plays both CDs and SACDs, with additional features allowing it to up-sample and down-sample tracks during playback.A

As an option, your t|AQWO 2 can be upgraded to become a leading network player and streamer.

To achieve the highest quality reproduction, it will be paired with the c|AQWO 2 converter, which was developed in conjunction. A large 6 1/2 inch color screen makes it easy to follow the current reading from a good distance.

The t|AQWO 2 is available in silver or black finishes.

‘Plays with Audirvāna’ hardware products are certified to play music from Audirvāna software over USB or network with the best level of integration and audio performance (https://audirvana.com/partner-metronome/).

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Tech Specs

CD/SACD
CD : 44.1 kHz / 16 bits
SACD : DSD64 Natif
ANALOG OUTPUTS	-
RCA	Output impedance: 100 Ohms Max. output level (0dB): 3V
XLR	Output impedance: 150 Ohms Max. output level (0dB): 3V
STREAMING (if option)	--
Ethernet	1 x Port Ethernet 10 / 100 / 1000
Wi-Fi	Dual Band (2,4 & 5 GHz)
MQA	Renderer MQA 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
Supports of protocol	DLNA/UPnP, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Deezer, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Bugs, vTunner Internet Radio
Supports of protocol	DLNA/UPnP, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Deezer, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Bugs, vTunner Internet Radio
Format	PCM : 44.1 à 384 kHz / 32 bits DSD : DSD64 à DSD256 Native
DIGITAL OUTPUTS (resampling available)	-
S/P DIF	PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits DSD: DSD64 to DSD128 DoP
AES/EBU	PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits DSD: DSD64 to DSD128 DoP
I2S	PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits DSD: DSD64 to DSD256 Native
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS	-
Power consumption	45 Watts
Standby Power consumption	26 Watts
Operating temperature	+5°C to +35°C
Operating humidity	5% to 90%
USB	1 x Port USB 2.0 (for device update)
Dimensions (L x H x W)	420 x 120 x 425 mm (drive) 420 x 85 x 425 mm (PSU)
Weight	12,9 kg (drive) 11,2 kg (PSU)
DISPLAY	Size: 7 inches Resolution: 1024x600 Touch Screen: Yes

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2 Years Warranty

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Why Choose Metronome

Metronome is a French high-end digital audio manufacturer for listeners who want more than just detail and specification from their digital front end. Hand-built in France, Metronome products are designed to deliver a sophisticated, natural, and highly immersive presentation that encourages you to keep listening long into the evening.

What separates Metronome from many digital brands is its ability to present music with refinement and realism without sounding clinical or overly analytical. There is a sense of scale, texture, and flow to the sound that allows vocals and instruments to breathe naturally within the recording. The presentation remains highly resolving while retaining smoothness and composure, even in revealing systems.

For customers building a serious two-channel system, Metronome often becomes the component that elevates digital playback from impressive to genuinely engaging. Whether partnered with valve amplification or high-end solid-state electronics, Metronome products consistently deliver a relaxed yet highly detailed listening experience that feels effortless and refined.

Signature Design and Sound

Metronome products carry a distinctly European sense of design, combining substantial chassis construction with elegant minimalist styling. Their beautifully machined aluminium enclosures, refined display systems, and meticulous internal layouts reflect the company’s focus on both engineering integrity and long-term ownership satisfaction.

Internally, Metronome places significant emphasis on power supply design, vibration control, and digital signal isolation. This contributes to the brand’s signature presentation — quiet backgrounds, expansive imaging, excellent tonal density, and an analogue-like smoothness that avoids listening fatigue.

Rather than exaggerating detail or brightness, Metronome focuses on coherence, musical flow, and realism, allowing recordings to sound spacious, layered, and highly natural across a wide range of music genres.

Metronome Product Range

The Metronome range includes reference DACs, CD transports, integrated CD players, music streamers, and server-based digital playback solutions. Products including the Le DAC 2, DSC Mini, and flagship AQWO series have become highly regarded amongst enthusiasts seeking premium digital playback with exceptional build quality and long-term listening satisfaction.

Many Metronome products support modern high-resolution streaming and digital connectivity while maintaining the brand’s traditional focus on sonic performance first. For listeners seeking a truly high-end digital source designed to complement reference-level systems, Metronome remains one of the most respected names in contemporary digital audio.

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