C8 is the top-range converter of Metronome range.
The model C5 is a solid state version, becoming C6 with addition of tubes, and C8 includes a switch function from solid state to tubes and an external ELEKTRA power supply..
The power supply with individual power transformers and completely independent regulation lines for each critical part of the converter - digital input stage, digital upsampling and processing, converter, analog output - provides an inter-stage EMI/RFI radiation protection to insure a dynamic analog-like sound quality.
The analog stage includes four operational amplifiers typically chosen for their sound quality, their fast transitions and exceptional audio quality (very transparent, openaerial) A user friendly digital screen shows the signal frequency of the selected input.
Each digital input uses its own Digital Input Receiver for a lower level of jitter.
The USB type B digital output permits direct connection with a computer (PC and Mac) and accepts high resolution signals such as HD_Master (24bit/192kHz).
The upsampler and the D/A converters are fixed on an independent PCB plugged on the main board which permits easy possible upgrade.
Main Highlights and Design Features: The two D/A converters using the best 24 bit/192 kHz technology with 32 bit internal processing permit fast music restitution with clearer and deeper sound.
Musicallity and emotion are there.
The Reference version is dedicated to audiophiles loyal to CD and cd-quality high resolution, and the Plus version goes for DSD-requiring technophiles.
The two boxes of C8 are available in the perfect Silver Aluminum and Black finishings.
C8 + : 32 bits / 384 kHz dual-mono, 2 internal converter chipsThe new converters constitute the latest version of Metronome TECHNOLOGIE Converters series , has inherited of the most recent developments and proprietary improvements performed by Metronome TECHNOLOGIE with a very high level of quality achievement.
It has the unique functionality to switch from solid-state to tube output anytime, according to your personal preferences.
Equal to the greatest, it displays a fabulous sound with exceptional sound stage, at the same time most detailed and warm and analogic.
C8 is the top-range converter of Metronome range
