THE D/A CONVERTER c|AQWO

c|AQWO becomes in 2019 the new top high-end digital to analog converter of Métronome brand. And of course it keeps the famous switch from solid-state to tube function !

c|AQWO is great amonsts the greats, delivering a sound reproduction with an exceptional sound stage, achieving the performance of having at the same time the details that you audophiles are waiting for but staying warm and musical like analog. The emotion is here !

This is the perfect device for both audiophiles loyal to their CDs, or those who enjoy the high-resolution music, like the DSD.

Presented in two boxes with the Elektra external power supply, you may get it in the Silver or Black aluminium finishes.

SPECIFICATIONS c|AQWO

Resolution :

32 bits / 768 kHz dual-mono, 2 internal converter chips

Internal characteristics :

Dynamic range capacity : 175 dB / Distorsion + noise : -140 dB

Internal processing 32 bit / Frequency bandwidth 32 - 211 kHz

Analogic output integrates 2 output modes :

Solid state / tube (whan option implemented)

2 tubes JAN6922 Class A polarization

Bandwidth : 10 Hz - 50 kHz +/- 0.1 dB

Dynamic range capacity : 140 dB

Digital inputs :

All inputs accept signals from 44.1 to 192 kHz :

S/PDIF 75 Ohms RCA connector

AES/EBU 110 Ohms XLR connector

Optical Toslink connector

HDMI and USB type B : PCM from 44.1 to 384 kHz, DSD up to 22.5MHz

Analogic outputs :

Unbalanced adjustable 1.4 - 2.5 - 3 V RMS @0dB -47 KOhms – RCA connectors

Balanced adjustable 1.4 - 2.5 - 3 V RMS @0 dB - 600 Ohms – XLR connectors

Power supply :

4 toroidal transformers with 11 independent regulation lines

Voltage :

100 VAC - 50/60 Hz Japan

120/240 VAC - 50/60 Hz Other countries

Other characteristics :

Consumption : 90 VA max

Dimensions (LxHxP) : 430 x 120 x 420 mm

Weight : 12 kg

Elektra (LxHxP) : 450 x 80 x 420 mm

Weight : 12.7 kg