Made inNetherland Please check out the detailed review from 6moon on google Please read if you have time. Although I have had a few other DACs from many well-known companies, I was holding on to the Metrum Octave (as a secondary dac) since it sounded so good with my cd transport. I still believe CDs in 44.1k are at their best when played via Non oversampling dac. It just sounds more analog, natural, and fatigue-free. This will be a great option for anyone out there who already has a main dac or owns a cd transport. This dac will offer something different. Just spare one of your rca inputs for this dac and you will experience a sound, something unique to NOS dac with only $899. Plus the Octave dac and the power supply are very small. They take up only a few inches of space. I am only selling this dac since I purchased a much more expensive NOS dac recently. Overall, it is a very clean unit and functions excellently. You will find some scratches on the bottom of the power supply (but not visible at all unless it is being used upside down). Non Over-Sampling Octave is a continuation of the Duo/Quad Mini Digital to Analogue converter. No processing (Resampling) is involved - the D/A chips used, being sourced from the (Non Audio) Medical/Industrial sector. The Game Changer ! These chipsets offer more robust and very fast data acquisition abilities, without artefacts. Standard off the shelf chipsets, found almost everywhere else in the Audio industry, offer sound which tends to sound the same. This is why many Dacs sound the same or sound very similar. No digital filtering is applied and this combined with NOS techniques, provides a very clean, detailed soundstage, with considerable depth. It also accounts for the natural and very analogue like sound many people relate to, when auditioning. Octave features a heavy 15VA (14VA initially) power supply, switchable for both 115VA AC and 230VA AC mains. The power from the dual Toroidal transformers is rectified in the Dac and then smoothed by 26 Capacitors equivalent capacity 12,000 uF. Each channel utilises 4 industrial grade chipsets with their own regulators. This approach improves channel separation, avoiding crossover influence. It also sees an improvement in noise floor levels. Furthermore, the output from these chips, is far more robust and does not require an output stage thus reducing interruptions to the signal path. The signal in fact, goes direct to the connectors, avoiding problems associated with output stages. COMMENT : Since debut, the Octave has received considerable praise for both sound quality and value. To quote one - Clean, alert, fast, detailed, present .. an overriding sense of intense transparency. Bass definition and punch is an immediate standout .. anchors everything else tightly to the floor. The Octave is mineral water in a world of carbonated soft drinks.John Darko Arguably the most authoritative reviewer in the field, called Octave, a Game Changing Dac. In a Reference System of some $200,000, Octave performance (plonked on the table) exceeded that of many high end established brands.Martin Colloms Octave in fact came exceedingly close, to some of the worlds very best Dacs - ranging in price from 14,000 to 44,000 (4 box DCS Scarlatti). It is worth noting that since this review, no standalone Dac reviewed by Critic, has improved upon its performance (or got even close) with the exception of Audio Notes 96,000 Fifth Element NOS Dac. Others comment : Hifi World : Outstanding ... its smoothness gives it an almost analogue character, dynamics are excellent and its a superb rhythmic performer a unique proposition at the price. Hi Fi Choice :8thWonder... rarely have I heard bass of this quality .. its about resolution of low level detail devoid of the fine grain that makes this converter so engaging. This is a fast converter delivering immediate sound and unusually strong sense of pace .. making music appear so alive and dramatic. Im very keen to let you know how awesome this DAC is .. it would carry a price tag 10 times the price and still be good value. 6 Moons :For those unfamiliar with these machines, they top out North of 30,000 and the Lessloss kicked in at 4,400 for the (earlier) Mk1 iteration. The Octave was gutsier and richer, the rebuilt Esoteric UX1 prettier and ultra refined but just a tad emasculated. TotalDac goes a fraction deeper into this flavour but it costs 5 times as much and the core flavour or virtues are a complete overlay with the Metrum. It sounds not only perfect straight out of the box but yes, also different .. the puny Metrum more than lived up to its makers claim of performing up to US$5,000. Full Blown Blue Moon Award. Audio Eagle :Octave 800, Martin Kung DAC 1760, Lampizator Level 4 DAC 4,800. In comparison, Metrums Mini Dac is the most direct and forward sounding, with a slightly darker and denser presentation than the Lampizator and with excellent resolution. All 3 are musically pleasing and involving when listening to digital music, with the Metrum being a bargain considering price and performance level .. the Mini Dac is incredibly good for the money and gets my vote for being currently the ultimate bargain in audio. TNT Audio :Basically the digital signal goes straight into the DAC chips, then straight to the output connectors. No messing with sample rate converters, complicated filters and fancy output stages. If you like you DAC straight and simple then nothing will beat this. It immediately makes a good impression. The sound is warm, focussed, clean and basically without any obvious flaws. Octave will appeal very much to people with preference that goes in the Vinyl direction, as this is one of the most analogue sounding DACs I know. But for the asking price it is quite amazing ... I dont think you will be able to better it at double or even triple the money. Very Highly Recommended. Shipping available only inUS and Canada.

Biete Musette DAC ohne Zubehör an. Das Gerät ist sehr solide aufgebaut und hat 3 Digital-Eingänge (Optical, USB, Coax) sowie von Metrum entwickelte R2R Non-Oversampling D/A-Wandler (TransientOne Module). Der Stromverbrauch beträgt 5 Watt (Standby 1 Watt). Ein Dauerbetrieb ist problemlos möglich.Die Musette ist perfekt für Musik- bzw. Video-Streaming und bietet ein Hörerlebnis, das auch von teuren DAC nur selten erreicht wird. Wichtig ist dabei, dass am Quellengerät als Audio-Format 2 CH Stereo oder Stereo Direct parametriert wird. Die Abmessungen LxBxH sind 250x190x70 mm.Weitere Informationen zum Gerät:https://www.hifitest.de/test/da-wandler/metrum-acoustics-musette-11892https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/27324-metrum-musette/https://witchdoctor.co.nz/2016/metrum-acoustics-musette-nos-mini-dac-review/Privatverkauf ohne Garantie, Umtausch oder Rücknahme.Der Metrum Acoustics Musette NOS Mini DAC Digital Analog Converter mit silberner Frontplatte ist ein hochwertiges High End-Produkt aus den Niederlanden.Er ist universell kompatibel und der D/A-Wandler ist perfekt für die Wiedergabe von digitalen Signalen und sorgt für ein klangliches Erlebnis. Dieses Mini-Modell ist ein Muss für jeden Liebhaber von hochwertigem Audio-Equipment.Mit seiner silbernen Frontplatte und den besonderen Besonderheiten ist er ein Blickfang in jedem Raum. Der Metrum Acoustics Musette NOS Mini DAC Digital Analog Converter ist die ideale Wahl für alle, die auf der Suche nach einem leistungsstarken und zuverlässigen D/A-Wandler sind.

Biete Musette DAC ohne Zubehör an. Das Gerät ist sehr solide aufgebaut und hat 3 Digital-Eingänge (Optical, USB, Coax) sowie von Metrum entwickelte R2R Non-Oversampling D/A-Wandler (TransientOne Module). Der Stromverbrauch beträgt 5 Watt (Standby 1 Watt). Ein Dauerbetrieb ist problemlos möglich.Die Musette ist perfekt für Musik- bzw. Video-Streaming und bietet ein Hörerlebnis, das auch von teuren DAC nur selten erreicht wird. Wichtig ist dabei, dass am Quellengerät als Audio-Format 2 CH Stereo oder Stereo Direct parametriert wird. Die Abmessungen LxBxH sind 250x190x70 mm.Weitere Informationen zum Gerät:https://www.hifitest.de/test/da-wandler/metrum-acoustics-musette-11892https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/27324-metrum-musette/https://witchdoctor.co.nz/2016/metrum-acoustics-musette-nos-mini-dac-review/Privatverkauf ohne Garantie, Umtausch oder Rücknahme.Der Metrum Acoustics Musette NOS Mini DAC Digital Analog Converter mit silberner Frontplatte ist ein hochwertiges High End-Produkt aus den Niederlanden.Er ist universell kompatibel und der D/A-Wandler ist perfekt für die Wiedergabe von digitalen Signalen und sorgt für ein klangliches Erlebnis. Dieses Mini-Modell ist ein Muss für jeden Liebhaber von hochwertigem Audio-Equipment.Mit seiner silbernen Frontplatte und den besonderen Besonderheiten ist er ein Blickfang in jedem Raum. Der Metrum Acoustics Musette NOS Mini DAC Digital Analog Converter ist die ideale Wahl für alle, die auf der Suche nach einem leistungsstarken und zuverlässigen D/A-Wandler sind.

Zum Verkauf steht ein fantastisch klingender kompakter DAC von Metrum mit original externer Stromversorgung (nicht der Octave, es ist die Quad-Version!). Das Gerät ist voll funktionsfähig, optisch in gutem Zustand, mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren. Weitere Informationen und Bilder auf Anfrage! Digitaleingänge: S/P DIF+Toslink Analogausgänge: Cinch

Metrum Acoustics Nos Mini Dac. Units only. --- Review https://www.audiog.com/en/item.aspx?item=2778 https://darko.audio/2011/09/metrum-nos-mini-dac-octave-first-impressions/ One exert from the review... Several words to describe its sound after 24 hours: Clean, alert, fast, detailed, present. There is an overriding sense ofintensetransparency. Its not squishy or spongey (as is the tendency ofotherNOSDACs). There is no evidence of frequency extreme roll-off. It isnt (what some may call) analogue, it isnt smooth or velvet-tonguedit isnt really anything. The Metrum Octave is mineral water in a world of carbonated soft drinks https://6moons.com/audioreviews/metrum/1.html ----- Now selling to upgrade to their higher end Mentrum units at 3x. the cost.. Priced to sell. Cost 750 new. So selling at 50% of the cost. Grab a bargain and a lovely well made DAC. To note. A standard AC kettle lead is not provided. Posted via royal mail recorded delivery. Thanks Saul

Metrum Acoustics NOS Mini DAC in great condition with all original packaging. Ive had this unit since new (new cost £700). Note an IEC power cable is *not* provided.