Metrum hex usb driver

Review by clive meakins anyone interested in dacs will surely know of the original metrum octave dac released in 2011. But this wasnt enough, mister metrum acoustics, cees, ruijtenberg, was asked for more. An aesebu input module is optional and replaces one optical input, usb is optional as well, with technology and drivers supplied by m2tech. The usb input requires the installation of custom drivers for both mac and pc users that metrum provides on disc which means the implementation is not usb 2. With reduced wallet cramps, the metrum hex joins the ranks of posh nos converters from 47lab, zanden, abbingdon music research, cad, audio note uk, vertex aq and concert fidelity. Im running it now through usb with pure music in integer mode. Recommended usb spdif converter for metrum octave audiogon.

Apr 18, 2017 metrum acoustics hex and octave dacs give outstanding value for money and you really cant go wrong with either of those models. Although we believe in sonic purity, there is a number of clients to whom it is imperative to use products from a vendor who supports mqa. When looking at the noise the result is quite the same as in the case of the hex approach. Enduser m2tech drivers are required to get up and running and bring with them the. Metrum acoustics hex usb dac for sale us audio mart. The reason for asking before looking further is that i came across these comments from john darko on the dar website. They like to set up a computer as music server and spend much time tweaking it. With a dac like the metrum hex, i would think the totaldac cable would be a better pairing, because the hex relatively sparkling highs despite its very analogue sound overall balance would likely find a better match with the total. A modified oem m2tech board is used, based upon the popular hiface asynchronous usb spdif converter. The sum of these properties made us decide to use a modified oem version of m2tech together with our electronics.

Here it goes deliberately retro against machines like auralics vega which upsamples all incoming data to 1. Metrum acoustics drop m2tech as usb oem, announce new module. The usb module is optional so people can use their own usb bridge if preferred. This filter is working as a low pass filter having a 3db point at 15 hz and 80db at 10 khz. When using the hex with a computer it needs the m2tech hiface driver and with this installed on a macbook air alongside the decibel software player i discovered that the dac doesnt need the 5volt connection to the pc i had a prototype cable from cad that cuts this link.

Although m2tech has undertaken the task to develop a new driver that would work with mavericks, after several months with no news it was too risky to wait even longer. All engineering bv and m2tech srl form new company to leverage expertise in digital to analog conversion and to provide m2tech with a global distribution, sales and marketing platform. The result is in front of me, the metrum acoustics hex, short for hexadecimal. Rosstech vcds hex v2 hex net fixing a failed firmware update duration. This module provides hex owners with the ability to generate a balanced digital input for their systems.

Description original description is in german, other language texts are translations and can contain errors. The hiface two is a high valueformoney ratio digitaltodigital converter to turn your computer into the main audio source for every hifi system provided with a digital input. Metrum pavane dac metrum hex dac with usb module and optional aesebu module metrun octave mk ii with usb module. Metrums new amethyst is pcm only with single ended. It almost works as the old one and we are planning to add new features like integer mode. Apr 05, 2014 since the launch of the mavericks os, however, the driver supplied by m2tech was instantly outdated. So long as these more washedout sounding usb implementations abound, the likes of audiophilleo, john kenny, w4s, stello and kingrex et al will be called upon for their usbspdif bypass boxes. Jan 26, 2020 metrum acoustics drop m2tech as usb oem, announce new module. Outputs are both single ended, with lundahl output transformers, and balanced which reflects the fact that hex is a balanced or dual differential converter. It does not apply to our current hexv2 or hexnet interfaces. Hex is a continuation of the m2tech oem which began with quad. Windows 2000 windows xp windows vista windows 7 windows 8 windows 10. With the amr, its the most adequate usb cable i have tried until today.

How to update the usb driver hex code skip to content. The hex is a single box converter with multiple spdif inputs including bnc and the option of both asynchronous usb andor aesebu. Metrum acoustics manufacturers nos dacs and dac modules for diy customers. It had only one shortcoming and that was the absence of a usb input, largely because it was developed before this input became so popular.

Metrum acoustics is proud to have a partnership with mqa, regardless of the controversy around the need, reasons, or objectives around the mqa subject. Mar 26, 20 the optional usb input is sourced from m2tech and is a hiface asynchronous usb spdif converter which metrum modifies to skip its standard usb bus power. I dont work for jriver it also offers the benefit, of improving sound quality, as you listen every day to your favourite music for. Hex connectivity aes module not fitted but retrofittable. Metrum octave mkii updated octave nos dac including usb. Hex is not out of place in the most expensive of systems. But first a few final spells on how to work this hex. Hence the usb drivers that ship with vcds do not emulate a serial com port and cannot be used with applications that expect to communicate via a serial port. This one no longer requires a software driver for windows or mac. People wanted a usb input, balanced outputs, an aesebu input and a case that looked more like other high end products.

Metrum acoustics hex binnenkant usb en aes ebu modules. This removes all airborne interference from your digital source and thus generates data with less jitter and noise. Metrum acoustics hex digital converter the absolute sound. With reduced wallet cramps, the metrum hex joins the ranks of posh nos converters. I have purchased this after having liked the metrum octave mk2 quite a lot. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than u. However, product support is provided only to the original purchaser.

The optional usb implementation on the metrum hex is a knockout. This was a nonoversampling nos twobox dac which made a big impact on the market. The standard hex has two optical toslink inputs and two coaxial inputs, one rca and one bnc. Holo have announced their cyan model with balanced out choose either pcm or true dsd direct models. Mar 29, 2020 hi, we have done the driver for linux and two weeks ago we have decided to write the driver for maverick. Metrum acoustics, unleashing the power of analog sound using high end non oversampling digital to analog conversion. From there a new voltage is generated by a regulator circuit below the usb board which is giving a clean voltage to the usb board. The usb input was one of these developments though whereas the hex. The better your system the more you will hear from hex. In a convenient form factor, the octave was offering a warm, lush, bloomy signature albeit a bit too. Jul 11, 20 its not uncommon these days to see more thought put into usb implementations further up the dac food chain. Metrum hex usb dac with aes option, silver fidelity. I have a wonderful 1 year old metrum acoustics octave mk 2 non oversampling dac with the usb 2 module.

Do you see a blue screen with a sad text smiley face. The usb input requires the installation of custom drivers for both mac and pc users that metrum provides on disc which means the. This one has the lundahl extended range transformers. Only reason for selling is that i have a baby on the way and am. Its organic and true to tone sound gets me to the analog feel i love so much. The pavane is a big step up financially, although admittedly the payoff in sonics may not for some listeners be as immediately obvious, especially if you are upgrading from something that is already rather decent. Then select driver tab, download the appropriate driver for your os.

Amarula solutions ready mavericks driver for m2tech hiface mk1. Looks like metrum also has special pricing going on. This interface acts as a dongle for vagcom, so the software should be fully functional on any pc you use with the hex usb. We see two types of customers who might purchase our hex dac. Metrum acoustics metrum acoustics hex dac metrum acoustics. Up until now both the octave mkii and hex dacs metrum acoustics. The i2s typically replaces the usb module in aforementioned products and can be ordered directly through the metrum acoustics store. Metrum hex dac hifi link lyon geneve annecy, grenoble. All inputs handle up to 24192 except toslink which maxes out at 2496. I would prefer to hear from metrum owners and owners of the aforementioned converters, but any other recommendations from owners of similar usb to spdif converters using them with the metrum octave would be appreciated. Metrum aurix headphone amplifier all models available in black or silver. Did m2tecn or metrum back then promised their drivers to be maverick ready. We unleash the power of analog sound using high end non oversampling digital to analog conversion. Rosstech hex usb windows vista drivers manual installation guide zip rosstech hex usb windows vista drivers drivercategory list temporary home pc crashes can also be the consequence of bad or outofdate rosstech hex usb, mainly because it impacts additional modules which could result in such a conflict, that only a shutdown or a.

Youd be hard pressed to find a better dac in this price range. The one supposed difference in the usb implementation between the hex and octave mk ii is that the hexs usb is internally powered. Once installed, you simply need to select m2tech hiface as your device in your media player of choice. Buy metrum dacs at afordable price in our internet shop.

Metrum acoustics drop m2tech oem, announce new usb module. There are a total of 6 inputs including 2 toslink, 2 coax spdif 1x rca and 1x bnc, an optional aesebu, and optional usb. Not willing to wait any longer for m2techs v1 hiface driver for os x. Metrum acoustics hex nos differential dac audiostream. With other dacs ive found the young driver gave a richer sound, with the. Holo dacheadamp also metrum, soekris digital sources, dacs. Metrum octave mkii updated octave nos dac including usb input option will this dac be as highly acclaimed as its predecessor. We provide drivers upon request to support your dac. Antipodes music servers work well with the entire metrum range. Hiface two, the perfect companion for your flint by metrum acoustics baby dac. Metrum loads pavane dac with inhousedesigned r2r chips.