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Metronome AQWO

Metronome AQWO 2, SACD/CD, DAC, Streamer,
  • 2026 The Absolute Sound - Product Of The Year Award
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For years, Métronome strengthens its position on high-resolution music, proposing integrated DAC and CD players as well as converters adapted to the latest formats. It’s our constant commitment to be close to your needs and your audiophile practices. Enter the Metronome AQWO 2 is a Hybrid DAC + SACD/CD + Streamer.

Like all DAC + CD hybrids, AQWO 2 perpetuates analog quality – both for its playback function and digital-to-analog conversion, with a number of inputs and outputs allowing it to be used with many sources. Its large 21/9, 6 1/2 inch screen makes it easy to read the current music information from a confident distance.

The unit is factory installed with AOP outputs, and a tube option can be installed to order or later. Like all Metronome converters, AQWO 2 SACD/CD decodes PCM and DSD up to 512 (x8).

Here’s a portion of the Hi-Fi+ Review: “… I had a quick blast of ‘Morning’ from the George Benson/Al Jarreau Giving’ It Up collaboration. The Metronome caught the style and feel of Benson’s guitar play well and the scat vocal lines were coherently presented. All in all, the track moved really well. So it is time to reach a decision. And I am pleased to say that although I did not know much about Metronome when I embarked on this review, I have learnt that it is a serious company, committed to quality and an ‘analogue sound’ and the AQWO2 delivered an excellent, musical, dynamic and tuneful performance that made listening to music a pleasure. Its ultra-fi Kalista sister brand threw down a challenge that the AQWO2 rises to meet. The AQWO2 took everything I threw at it in its stride and never gave me cause for concern. It is beautifully made and finished, easy to use and makes music. What more could you ask for? It more than holds its own at this price point and should not be overlooked if you are in the market for a versatile and great-sounding digital source solution.”

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Enjoy Métronome’s signature analog sound with your CD and SACD collection, a high-end converter, and an integrated network player. Its new 7-inch 21:9 screen ensures optimal readability, even from a distance.

Like other Métronome devices, AQWO 2 can be equipped with a tube output, either installed at purchase or added later. Its conversion function supports PCM and DSD files up to 512 (x8) for an exceptional sound experience. Solid and robust, the AQWO 2 Hybrid DAC + SACD/CD + Streamer is available in a silver or black finish.

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Made in France.