Metrum Acoustics™ Reviews 47

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought Metrum lowest DAC model 6 years ago and until now it still performs well in transparency and musicality. I would not say on par with other high end non-sampling R2R tube DAC models and make... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

While Metrum has moved on from its earlier DACs, they still rank with the finest DACs. In short, Metrum's engineers are far more talented than other audio engineers. Other engineers dismiss NOS,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good comms with the company via the Chat on Metrum's website and fast turn-around of my order (Metrum Flint). Equally fast delivery by DHL Express from Holland to France. My initial impressions o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class customer service, my flint wasn’t working correctly when arrived, Metrum team guided me through trouble shooting the issues and now it is working beautifully, they also sent me extra screw... See more

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Metrum Acoustics is a household name for artists, music professionals, audiophiles and lovers of sublime sound alike! Manufacturer of high end non oversampling Digital to Analog converters!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HEX nos DAC

HEX nos DAC

Very happy that Metrum came on my way.
Huge improvement of my sound with the HEX DAC and still very satisfied.
Som small software issue was solved in a minute by Phone.
Perfect service absolutely perfect sound and high quality products...

December 2, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Metrum Amethyst

Great customer service! Just great! About the Metrum Amethyst: good price and superb quality sound. The DAC worth 5 stars.

December 2, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If Carlsberg made World class DACs...

I have been a customer of Metrum Acoustics for a number of years, and consider myself incredibly fortunate to have found them.

From a customer service perspective, I have always found the Metrum team to be responsive, polite and helpful. On the only occasion I have experienced a technical issue, it was resolved quickly and to my complete satisfaction. I have to say that such great customer service is worth a lot; these products are not exactly cheap and it is reassuring to know that you are well cared for after the purchase.

From a product perspective, what can I say? I am a devoted Metrum Acoustics fan. I currently own a Metrum Acoustics Musette, a Metrum Acoustics Aurix and, until recently, owned a Metrum Acoustics Onyx which I have just upgraded to the Metrum Acoustics Adagio. Their DACs are genuinely World class. The build quality and finish is stunning, and pride of ownership is immense.

I do not believe you will find a better DAC from any company. Please, buy with confidence!

December 2, 2018
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great products but on a simple Question…

Great products but on a simple Question if it was possible to get a test product I have never got an answer. This was better before. For now only 3 stars. Should be looked at.

December 1, 2018
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Reply from Metrum Acoustics™

Dear Richard, thanks for your review, which is highly appreciated. We offer a 30 day right or return for all products, no questions asked, no restocking fee. We think that by offering this option everybody who has an interest in our products can test, compare and review, and in case the product is not of your liking you can send it back. Please do understand that when serving many clients globally sending out products for testing without a garantee becomes a pretty big challenge. Hence the reason we offer the 30 day right of return, no questions asked and unlike many other peers in the industry, no restocking fees.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Metrum DAC Sensation.

I bought Metrum lowest DAC model 6 years ago and until now it still performs well in transparency and musicality. I would not say on par with other high end non-sampling R2R tube DAC models and make which costs much more but if you hook it with valve gear, it is very hard to hear the difference. I cannot imagine how Metrum latest higher end would sound like but certainly more sensation.

December 1, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surprising Superb Octave Mark 2 DAC

While Metrum has moved on from its earlier DACs, they still rank with the finest DACs. In short, Metrum's engineers are far more talented than other audio engineers.

Other engineers dismiss NOS, No-Over-Sampling, DACs because it is just so much easier to filter at higher frequencies. Metrum keeps the signal pure and delivers an immediacy that far more expensive components cannot approach.

Metrum brings you closer to the music as it really is. Metrum involves you. Competitors may soothe you more, but you will listen to music less frequently.

December 1, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Metrum Hex since 2014

The Hex has performed flawlessly for 4.5 years. It exceeded expectations in 2014 and continues to wow and impress. It has allowed me to upgrade my system around it. Quite literally, it is now the oldest piece of my entire setup. Which is to say, at this point, it still is not the weakest link.

My audiophile heart is set on Adagio next. Although the Hex may go, I wouldn't think of replacing Metrum. It is "a company you keep." They are a most ethical engineering-oriented company with a high-value line of products. ... and they manage to do it while keeping EU engineers, craftsmen and staff employed.

November 30, 2018
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i have an onyx

i have an onyx. excellent converter. when i discovered that the usb receiver is powered by the source and i mailed the company about that, they did not understand my question and my mail was blocked.
anyone knows that the performance of electronics start with a good power supply. so i think the service is very bad since there is a new eco

update : for the record i never asked them to modify the power supply, i just wanted an answer.
i do not need them to build a perfect power supply for the usbmodule, i build one myself with excellent results.

so again, very bad service

November 30, 2018
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Reply from Metrum Acoustics™

Thank you for your kind review Mr. Heijmans, and we are pleased that you are satisfied with the ONYX, which indeed is an excellent digital to analog converter. The reason we do not do custom modifications to our products should be understandable, we are a product company and cater to the masses. As for your comment about the power, we provide you with the best performing power supply possible in this model. The unfiltered USB power goes through a so-called pi filter which reduces the noise close to zero. The cleaned voltage, 5V, coming from the filter is managed by a linear voltage regulator and leveled at 3.3V. As a result of this the regulated output has the same performance as an external USB power source. Galvanic separation is implemented so no ground loops can occur. So yes, we pretty much understand that great performance starts with an effective power supply. Maybe this link will shine more light on your idea about the performance of electronics, https://electronicscoach.com/pi-filter.html

PS if service is being defined by the refusal of doing a modification to an individual product owned by an individual, alright.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are simply stunning!!!

They are simply stunning! The quality of their products is excellent, and their customer service is wonderful! Kind, professional, extremely qualified and always helpful. Very recommended in every aspect!!!

November 28, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Metrum

Very good personalised service and an exceptional product. I was advised as per my requirement and additional tips from Sundar, Metrum India's representative has helped me enhance my system to a truly different level of auditory experience. The product itself, Metrum Jade needs no introduction into audiophile community as it is known as one of the best DACs money can buy. Metrum's presentation is the closest I have come to a vinyl experience without losing out on details for this price. It has a very lush sound which is also being at the same time, more forgiving of a poor source than other DACs that I have heard and very non fatiguing. You can hear this one for a long time without getting fed up.

November 26, 2018
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