Métronome has announced a new CD transport called DST. DST stands for Digital Sharing Transport and the DST is a member of the Digital Sharing product line. The DST comes in two colors.
Metronome DST: CD transport with only digital outputs
The DST is the latest model in the Digital Sharing product line and it is a CD drive that perfectly complements the DSC mini and DSS 2. The DST is designed for demanding audiophiles and can be seamlessly integrated into modern audio systems, according to the manufacturer.
The solid steel and aluminium chassis has a refined look and is available in silver and black. Behind the sleek design of the DST lies advanced technology, which ensures CD playback with excellent clarity and purity. According to the designers, the DST embodies the vision of Métronome, which is a combination of high performance, technological innovation and elegance.
Metronome DST: technical specifications
CD drive suitable for 16-bit/44.1 kHz CDs- Information display on front: touch screen, 3.9 inch, 480 x 128 pixels
- Operation: touch screen or IR remote control
- Analog outputs: none
- Digital outputs: 1 x S/PDIF cinch (PCM 32-bit / 44.1 to 384 kHz, DSD64 to DSD128), 1 x AES/EBU (PCM 32-bit / 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz, DSD64 to DSD128), 1 x I2S (PCM 32-bit / 44.1 to 384 kHz, DSD64 to DSD256)
- 1 x USB A port, for firmware updates only
- Power consumption in operation: 21 Watt
- Standby power consumption: 6 Watt
- Ambient temperature: +5 to +35 degrees Celsius
- Humidity: 5 to 90 percent
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 250 x 250 x 70 millimeters
- Weight: 4.7 kilograms
CD drive suitable for 16-bit/44.1 kHz CDs
