Made in France is more than a geographical fact but an indication of a crafted product that is distinguished by its slogan, le son vrai, the true sound, which hints at its unique charm. You will be captivated as I was! Gallic CD players have a reputation for capturing the essence of live music but not the most reliable. In the case of Métronome, the build quality, consistency, longevity are uncompromised  and the new CD + SACD mechanism of the AQWO2 is built in Japan. 

 

Three ranges, AQWO, Classica, and Digital Sharing, make up the serious options which I will say redefine digital music, from streaming and spinning disc.