Pickup cash, bank transfer, paypal friends or add 3% includes. Metrum acoustics pavane metrum has always done things a bit differently. Metrum octave mk2 the elitist journal soundbsessive. The gungnir multibit sounded somewhat warmer than my experience with schiit products in the past, but definitely sounds like typical schiit. Metrums new amethyst is pcm only with single ended. Instead of upsampling in the dac the dac simply passes along what it receives from the source. Metrum pavane dac metrum hex dac with usb module and optional aesebu module metrun octave mk ii with usb module. Metrum quad and metrum octave dacs pink fish media. Gnu octave a highlevel interactive language for numerical computations edition 5 for octave version 5. The metrum octave mk2 takes part of the technology developed by metrum for the hex dac 16 chips in parallel, in order to add the same usb input module presented with the hex, and to allow hiresolution music reproductn up to 192 khz from usb and spdif just like with hex. Frequent pisser ed im not a user of spotify or its ilk but i stream a number of radio stations from around the planet and the audio quality is. Metrum acoustics hex nos differential dac audiostream. Shown in 2nd pic with nuforce cdp8 which i can also offer with musette if there is interest.
To prove the quality of the original octave, my friend plans to keep the octave and change from a logitech squeezebox touch to a better digital music player first and then purchase a hex. World class performance product now at a very special price. If you want to try this driver i have created some instructions. Mk 1 version of this outstanding nos dac, some believe it competes up to. Metrum acoustics flagship hex dacs usb implementation knocked it out of the park an internally powered m2tech oem module. Metrum octave mkii updated octave nos dac including usb. Offering my metrum octave dac, i am taking a step back, i decided i am not a fan of getting the last bit of detail from digital it starts to sound to analytical for my taste the dac was 1100 new and is one of the few that is able to decode 192 files, it is 100% functional, and cosmetics are an ea. Metrum octave dac pc audio and music servers canuck audio. For those accustomed to digital transparency where sharpness, speed and high contrast are king, this will be different. Cambridge audio manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. Metrum acoustics manufacturers nos dacs and dac modules for diy customers. The metrum acoustics musette is a nos dac, albeit of a slightly different stripe. Pavane, amethyst, onyx, jade, menuet and musette w7,w8,w8. There are still four industrial dac chips per channel, whose identity is a fiercely guarded secret.
Holo dacheadamp also metrum, soekris digital sources, dacs. Like the adagio, all dacs will be matched together to get the highest possible performance. We provide drivers upon request to support your dac. The last 12 months have been busy for netherlandbased company metrum acoustics, with octave ii and hex dacs all but selling out and main man cees rujtenberg having to hire extra staff to help cope. Going from the octave to that would seem like a quickening but also thinner and diluted. The original metrum octave was a rather special dac. Find great deals on ebay for metrum and metrum dac. Dutchbased all engineering is the company behind metrum and the hex is the third and most costly dac in the metrum dac lineup that includes the quad and the octave both sporting the same nos topology. If the dacv1 is connected via usb to a computer, depending on the functionality of the audio playback application, the dacv1 volume and handset keys may. Review metrum acoustics octave dac english tntaudio. Affordable non oversampling dac providing sound quality beyond its price point. The metrum sounds like a nos dac which i definitely prefer although most nos dacs ive found a bit too gooey and slowthick in presentation compared to the onyxpavane.
Copland csa 28 couple of questions 2 channel hifi wigwam. Metrum acoustics onyx balanced dac and jade balanced. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. For a start, all its products are nos non oversampling types, which removes a stage of filtering, and they all have ladder dacs built with discrete components designed rather than an offtheshelf chip. Metrum acoustics nos mini dac octave steve hoffman music. Cambridge audio manuals, schematics and brochures hifi. Replacement dac for the popular octave ii nos mini dac and same size. Apparently it makes an exceptional combo with stello u3, a usbspdif converter that was released in south korea a month ago. If you have problems please do not trouble metrum or stereodesk as they are not there to provide. Adagio, pavane, amethyst, onyx, jade, menuet and musette. Mar 18, 20 metrum acoustics launch mkii octave dac by john h. I have purchased this after having liked the metrum octave mk2 quite a lot.
Its in fantastic condition and comes with kettle lead and connection cable between the 2 boxes. Holo dacheadamp also metrum, soekris digital sources. Metrum acoustics hex digital converter the absolute sound. The two metrum dacs differ in the number of dac chips they feature and their power supply. Metrum acoustics discontinues octave, launches musette. Oct 23, 2015 metrum acoustics pavane metrum has always done things a bit differently. Measurements report metrum acoustics nos mini dac octave. Then theres a better version, the quad, which uses 2 chips per channel, and finally theres the octave, with 4 dac chips per channel. Jul 28, 2015 metrum acoustics discontinues octave, launches musette by john h. Not sourced from the audio sector, these chips do not revolve around oversampling techniques and implementation does not involve digital filtering. Mar 26, 20 dutchbased all engineering is the company behind metrum and the hex is the third and most costly dac in the metrum dac lineup that includes the quad and the octave both sporting the same nos topology.
Same size and excellent partner to aurix tvc listed. Level 3 the pavane will be modified based on our dac two 24 bit high end module, having the forward correction technology available on each dac module and will have a max. It was not totally my liking compared to the energy of the 7r with my shl5. Dec 10, 2015 i read about this dac several years ago, it was the metrum octave, successor to the metrum quad. Metrum acoustics uses this in more dacs, with the simplest version, the minidac duo, using one dac chip per channel. View and download audiolab mdac user instructions online.
All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. Excellent condition, come with original boxes and manuals. Graphics frequency response, spectrums distortion thd imd, the change in frequency characteristics when working with standard headphones. It was a holo audio spring lev3 dac, and i found it very lackluster and boring in my system. The onyx manual states it will take 34 weeks for the dac to sound its best. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Get the most out of our superior digital to analog converters, just click on the product name and you. Holo have announced their cyan model with balanced out choose either pcm or true dsd direct models. I would certainly compare to an eximus dp1 for sound quality. It came in two boxes, had minimal features and sounded remarkable, in fact truly superb and competed with products at twice its. Product manuals can be downloaded for your convenience. By connecting suitably equipped units in a daisy chain you can establish control over coaxial and optical input an entire system with one handset. In the system with a naim unitiserve hooked up to the bnc input metrum hex is a truly inspirational sounding dac, it is relaxed, open, extremely revealing and has superb timing and dynamics. In addition, if you need a preamp, headphone output, usb xmos and superior aesthetics, we would suggest the dp1 is well worth the extra.
The eight super chips naturally have their identifying markings erased to protect intellectual properties. If i told you the quad had 4 dac chips2 per side, and the octave 8, would you be able to guess which dac chips are in the hex. Metrum acoustics hex black 24 bit 192 khz flagship dac. Its one of the very few dacs that ive heard that doesnt require concero or audiophilleo intervention to reach optimal performance the hex kept it all in one box time now for the junior octave to see mkii improvements. The octave is good, but this is in another league to most of the other converters on the market, i dont know which converter chips it uses but i urge. The usb module is a modified hiface receiver, integrated within the. Metrum aurix headphone amplifier all models available in black or silver.
Metrum octave ii nos mini dac design digital to analogue converter. After five years of dutiful service the octave now mkii is being retired. Just unloaded a w4s dac2, which i really liked but i thought it was a bit analytical up high. Metrum octave dac experiences audiogon discussion forum. In its place comes the musette, which ditches its predecessors secret industrial chip in favour of the transient technology developed for the flagship pavane. Pristine non oversampling dac with usb made in the netherlands. The metrum accoustics octave dac from the netherlands delivers extraordinary performance for its price. Metrum octave mkii updated octave nos dac including usb input. I am nevertheless pleased to announce that the mighty looking, newly released and new flagship metrum acoustics pavane dac could very well be the answer to all your dsd needs. Buy metrum dacs at afordable price in our internet shop. From my uneducated mind it seems like this dac manufacturer has taken a different approach.
At alpha audio we already had a look at the flint, a very affordable non oversampling dac. Hex dac by metrum acoustics, black, usbcoaxoptical inputs location. Not often available on the preowned market as i bought this direct from metrum and has been babied in my system. Metrum octave dac pc audio and music servers canuck. All engineering bv and m2tech srl form new company to leverage expertise in digital to analog conversion and to provide m2tech with a global distribution, sales and marketing platform. This is a rare version that is capable to sampling rates up to 192khz and not 176. I read about this dac several years ago, it was the metrum octave, successor to the metrum quad.
At metrum acoustics we use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Affordable digital to analogue converter used in the professional audio sector. I also have a musical fidelity vlink 192 usb to spdif converter for sale. Metrum octave dac mk 1, 24 192 nos garage sale the. Im not saying the holo is a bad dac, it just didnt play for me. If i told you the quad had 4 dac chips2 per side, and the octave 8. But this wasnt enough, mister metrum acoustics, cees, ruijtenberg, was asked for more. It had only one shortcoming and that was the absence of a usb input, largely because it was developed before this input became so popular. Metrum s new amethyst is pcm only with single ended. In a convenient form factor, the octave was offering a warm, lush, bloomy signature albeit a bit too. Later the octave dac appeared and outboard power supplies were introduced, forums picked up the rumours around the octave and within a few months units were being shipped worldwide.
Metrum acoustics hex black 24 bit 192 khz flagship dac with usb input module. Review metrum acoustics musette daconverter alphaaudio. The only complaint of the octave was lack of digital inputs so we have. Summary i know the metrum acoustics hex dac is of dutch origin, just as i am, but i promise that no patriotic feelings play any role or have become part of. Metrum octave ii nos mini dac design digital to analogue. This was via usb though, not thru the recommended i2s input. The biggest collection of cambridge audio manuals and schematics. Jul, 20 in the system with a naim unitiserve hooked up to the bnc input metrum hex is a truly inspirational sounding dac, it is relaxed, open, extremely revealing and has superb timing and dynamics. Basically they supposedly have the same digital input stage, which is not really good at reducing jitter. Aug 30, 2015 offering my metrum octave dac, i am taking a step back, i decided i am not a fan of getting the last bit of detail from digital it starts to sound to analytical for my taste the dac was 1100 new and is one of the few that is able to decode 192 files, it is 100% functional, and cosmetics are an ea. Unlike the original octave, the mk ii is a one box unit and borrows some technology from the hex, including the receiver section for 192 khz samples and the. Metrum acoustics musette dealer ad aussie audio mart.
Metrum octave 24192 nos dac for sale us audio mart. Metrums nos octave arrived 2011, a development of quad dac, which utilised 4 high speed industrial grade da chips. Thats right, each channel in the quad had 2 dacs, and the octave has 4 dacs per channel. As alluded to in my munich report some two months ago, today comes confirmation from metrum acoustics of their impending entrylevel dac switcheroo. Metrums new musette mini dac is dazzlingly good, writes andy baker, who reckons that this nonoversampling beauty sounds all the better for it. Metrum octave mkii, nos dac for sale canuck audio mart. There is still a direct connection to the output rcas, there being no opamps to cloud or tailor the sound. Jul 07, 2011 apparently it makes an exceptional combo with stello u3, a usbspdif converter that was released in south korea a month ago.
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