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  • Metrum Onyx - Silver
  • Metrum Onyx - Black

Metrum Onyx

Balanced NOS DAC

  • Unique non-oversampling DAC
  • 4x Transient R2R ladder DACTWO modules
  • 4 digital inputs
  • Analogue XLR and RCA outputs
  • Zero digital filters
  • Great channel separation
  • Energy efficient design
  • Very low noise floor
  • Made in the Netherlands
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Regular price $2,640.00
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Metrum Onyx

Metrum Onyx

Balanced NOS DAC

Mid-range NOS DAC using 2x DACTWO transient chips per channel. Upgrade your home sound system. With the goal of creating a mid range and affordable, yet superior DAC in mind Metrum Acoustics designed the ONYX. It was an unprecedented challenge, which was eventually solved by using an entirely new chip, which has been exclusively developed by Metrum Acoustics and was first used in the PAVANE.

The parallel FPGA driven R2R ladder networks as used in the 4x DACTWO modules performs on a higher level. These modules split up the audio samples for each channel into new separate data streams. Each DAC cluster processes a portion of the data in the most linear region of the R2R ladder DACs. The result of this process is an extremely high linearity, right down to -145 dB, which gives the ONYX a realistic 24 bit dynamic range. Due to the dual mono design over the entire frequency range an extremely high channel separation of 120 dB is realised. This contributes to the flawless positioning of instruments.

In short, the ONYX is a DAC that has taken all the lessons and experiences that Metrum Acoustics has learned over the years, and combined them in an ambitious DAC that can fit in every system. It is musical, honours the Non-oversampling principle while simultaneously incorporating the technological progress that has been made over the years.

 

Box Contents:

  • Onyx
  • IEC power cable
  • USB type A to B data cable
  • Manual


Technical specifications

Dimensions
H 70mm, W 290mm, D 250mm
DAC design
4x Transient R2R ladder DACTWO modules, non-oversampling
Maximum bit rate
Up to 24-bit
Maximum sample rate
Up to 384kHz
Digital inputs
USB type B, coaxial RCA, optical TosLink, AES/EBU XLR
Analogue outputs
XLR, RCA
Output impedance
RCA 100 ohms, XLR 100 ohms
Maximum output voltage
RCA 2V RMS, XLR 4V RMS
Noise floor
-145dB
Distortion
0.006% THD
Channel separation
120dB
Weight
3.1KG
Chassis material
Aluminium

Shipping and Returns

RETURNS

Elise Audio has a standard 14-day return / exchange policy for electronic products (DAC/DAP):

  • Must be returned in like-new factory condition 
  • Must include all original packaging and accessories
Please note that the return shipping cost is to be paid by the customer.

Read our full Returns, Warranty & Terms of service by clicking here

SHIPPING

We offer a range of delivery options to suit your purchasing needs. The options are presented to you at the checkout, in an easy to understand way.

Most orders for In-Stock items are shipped within 1 to 3 business days (Monday to Friday, except bank holidays), subject to stock availability and security checks. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number for us to contact you should verification of your identity be required.

For More information about our Shipping Policy please click here

Warranty

Products purchased from Elise Audio are supplied with a manufacturer warranty that is specified on the product page on our website. Most products come with a 1Y manufacturer warranty (or 3 months for B-grade, open box, refurbished, ex-demo and second hand items). The manufacturer's warranties are limited to physical defects in the materials, parts and workmanship used in making the product. Abnormal conditions, deliberate abuse and damage due to accidents, operator's error, or unauthorized service attempts are excluded from any warranty claims. Faulty goods returned under the manufacturers warranty are to be returned to Elise Audio at the cost of the customer. Elise Audio will cover the cost of shipping the repaired or replacement product back to the customer.

Balanced NOS DAC

Mid-range NOS DAC using 2x DACTWO transient chips per channel. Upgrade your home sound system. With the goal of creating a mid range and affordable, yet superior DAC in mind Metrum Acoustics designed the ONYX. It was an unprecedented challenge, which was eventually solved by using an entirely new chip, which has been exclusively developed by Metrum Acoustics and was first used in the PAVANE.

The parallel FPGA driven R2R ladder networks as used in the 4x DACTWO modules performs on a higher level. These modules split up the audio samples for each channel into new separate data streams. Each DAC cluster processes a portion of the data in the most linear region of the R2R ladder DACs. The result of this process is an extremely high linearity, right down to -145 dB, which gives the ONYX a realistic 24 bit dynamic range. Due to the dual mono design over the entire frequency range an extremely high channel separation of 120 dB is realised. This contributes to the flawless positioning of instruments.

In short, the ONYX is a DAC that has taken all the lessons and experiences that Metrum Acoustics has learned over the years, and combined them in an ambitious DAC that can fit in every system. It is musical, honours the Non-oversampling principle while simultaneously incorporating the technological progress that has been made over the years.

 

Box Contents:

  • Onyx
  • IEC power cable
  • USB type A to B data cable
  • Manual


Dimensions
H 70mm, W 290mm, D 250mm
DAC design
4x Transient R2R ladder DACTWO modules, non-oversampling
Maximum bit rate
Up to 24-bit
Maximum sample rate
Up to 384kHz
Digital inputs
USB type B, coaxial RCA, optical TosLink, AES/EBU XLR
Analogue outputs
XLR, RCA
Output impedance
RCA 100 ohms, XLR 100 ohms
Maximum output voltage
RCA 2V RMS, XLR 4V RMS
Noise floor
-145dB
Distortion
0.006% THD
Channel separation
120dB
Weight
3.1KG
Chassis material
Aluminium
RETURNS

Elise Audio has a standard 14-day return / exchange policy for electronic products (DAC/DAP):

  • Must be returned in like-new factory condition 
  • Must include all original packaging and accessories
Please note that the return shipping cost is to be paid by the customer.

Read our full Returns, Warranty & Terms of service by clicking here

SHIPPING

We offer a range of delivery options to suit your purchasing needs. The options are presented to you at the checkout, in an easy to understand way.

Most orders for In-Stock items are shipped within 1 to 3 business days (Monday to Friday, except bank holidays), subject to stock availability and security checks. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number for us to contact you should verification of your identity be required.

For More information about our Shipping Policy please click here

Products purchased from Elise Audio are supplied with a manufacturer warranty that is specified on the product page on our website. Most products come with a 1Y manufacturer warranty (or 3 months for B-grade, open box, refurbished, ex-demo and second hand items). The manufacturer's warranties are limited to physical defects in the materials, parts and workmanship used in making the product. Abnormal conditions, deliberate abuse and damage due to accidents, operator's error, or unauthorized service attempts are excluded from any warranty claims. Faulty goods returned under the manufacturers warranty are to be returned to Elise Audio at the cost of the customer. Elise Audio will cover the cost of shipping the repaired or replacement product back to the customer.

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