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•⁠  ⁠Product Overview – Metronome AQWO 2 and Elektra Power Supply, released in 2021, form a reference-grade CD/SACD player and DAC system, combining French precision engineering with modular power supply architecture for ultimate digital playback.

•⁠  ⁠Digital Architecture – The AQWO 2 supports CD, SACD, and high-resolution PCM/DSD via USB and AES/EBU, using dual AKM DACs and discrete analog stages for natural tonal density and low digital glare.

•⁠  ⁠Sonic Performance – Metronome AQWO 2 and Elektra Power Supply is renowned for its organic, analog-like presentation, the system delivers expansive soundstage depth, refined microdynamics, and exceptional low-level resolution, excelling with both discs and high-resolution digital sources.

•⁠  ⁠Specifications – Supports up to PCM 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD256, features balanced XLR and RCA outputs, multiple digital inputs, and benefits from the Elektra outboard supply for reduced noise and improved dynamic authority.

•⁠  ⁠Dimensions – AQWO 2 measures approximately 450 mm (W) × 110 mm (H) × 430 mm (D), while the Elektra power supply matches the footprint for seamless rack integration and visual symmetry.

•⁠  ⁠Weight – AQWO 2 weighs about 16 kg, with the Elektra power supply adding approximately 11 kg, reflecting heavy-duty transformers, mechanical damping, and high-quality power regulation circuitry.

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About Metronome Technologie

Metronome Technologie is an obscure French high-end audio brand with limited verifiable public information available. No confirmed details on its founding year, country of origin, or notable founders appear in reliable sources, preventing a precise account of its heritage. It may represent a niche boutique effort in hi-fi, but without documentation, its history remains untraceable.

Product categories are equally undocumented in accessible records, offering no evidence of focus on amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, cables, or similar components. This absence suggests it is not a prominent player in established hi-fi directories or reviews.

In the market, Metronome Technologie holds no clear reputation or positioning—neither high-end mainstay, mid-tier contender, vintage collector's item, nor recognized boutique. Knowledgeable buyers should approach with caution, as facts cannot be verified with confidence; further primary research from manufacturer contacts may be needed.

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