AQWO 2+ Metronome, October 30, 2026

AQWO 2+

HYBRID DAC + SACD/CD + STREAMER + SEPARATE POWER SUPPLY

Big brother to AQWO 2, AQWO 2+ provides exceptional listening comfort and performance, thanks to its separate power supply. It is the essential universal source for your high-end audio system: CD/SACD player, network player, and converter.

AQWO 2+ can be equipped with an optional tube output, installed at the time of purchase or later. As a converter AQWO 2+ manages both PCM and DSD formats up to 512 (x8).

With timeless streamlined design and robust construction, AQWO 2+ is available in silver or black finish.

“Plays with Audirvāna” products are certified as compatible with the Audirvāna software via USB or network, offering the highest level of integration and audio performance for playing your music.  (https://audirvana.com/partner-metronome/).

Roon Ready network devices integrate Roon’s streaming technology and are certified by Roon Labs to deliver the highest level of quality and performance in network streaming.(https://roon.app/fr/partners/86/métronome) 

JPLAY Certified is an initiative that enables other Hi-Fi manufacturers to enhance the compatibility of their products with the JPLAY iOS app, ensuring an unmatched audiophile experience at every level.  (https://jplay.app/partner-program)

Qobuz Connect creates a direct link between Qobuz and your connected audio device. Music no longer passes through your smartphone — it’s the shortest path to listening: straight from Qobuz servers to the player, with no other intermediaries.  (https://www.qobuz.com/fr-fr/connect)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CONVERSION PROCESSORS

Reference

  • ES9039MPRO

Range

  • High-End

THD+N

  • -122 d

Dynamic range

  • S/N 137 dB

ANALOG OUTPUTS

RCA

  • Output impedance: 100 Ohms
  • Max. output level (0dB): 3V

XLR

  • Output impedance: 150 Ohms
  • Max. output level (0dB): 3V

DIGITAL OUTPUTS

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

OPTIONS

Tube outputs

DIGITAL INPUTS

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

Toslink

  • PCM: 44.1 to 192 kHz / 32 bits
  • DSD: DSD64 DoP

USB

  • PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
  • DSD: DSD64 to DSD512 Native

Streaming

  • PCM: 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits
  • DSD: DSD64 to DSD256 Native

NETWORK

Wi-Fi

  • Dual Band (2,4 & 5 GHz)

Ethernet

  • 1 x Port Ethernet 10 / 100 / 1000

MQA

  • Renderer MQA 44.1 to 384 kHz / 32 bits

Supports of protocole

  • DLNA/UPnP, Audirvāna, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready,
  • Deezer, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, vTunner

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power consumption

  • 48 Watts

Standby power consumption

  • 34 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

  • 13,3 kg (drive) - 12,6 kg (PSU)

DISPLAY

Size

  • 7 inches

Resolution

  • 1024 x 600

Touch screen

  • Yes

 

Press Release Documents

Website Address

http://www.metronome.audio/
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