Métronome DST CD Transport – French Chic
16.03.2025 05:26 | ~1 minute read
The French company Métronome has introduced a new compact disc transport, the Métronome DST CD Transport. The model is housed in an elegant aluminum and steel case. The precision transport mechanism provides the highest sound quality.
In the CD guise, the Métronome DST CD Transport offers playback of the 44.1 kHz / 16 bits format, and via the digital SPDIF and AES/EBU outputs, signals up to PCM 384 kHz / 32 bits or DSD128 can be output. The I2S port supports PCM 384 kHz / 32 bits and DSD256. Signal resampling is also available.
The Métronome DST CD Transport is equipped with a spectacular 3.9” display with a resolution of 480 x 128 pixels. The device weighs 4.7 kg.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
CD / SACD players and transports — Métronome DST CD Transport
Model name
DST CD Transport
Transport
Yes
Player
N/A
SACD support
Yes
Engine
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
250 x 70 x 250
Weight (kg)
4.7
Official link
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