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Metrum Onyx versus Metrum Pavane

I wanted to see who has moved up from the Metrum Onyx to the Pavane or Adagio and was it worth it?

I currently run the Onyx with Metrum Ambre via I2S.

Let me know who else out there has experience with Metrum in general.

Thanks!
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acresverde
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I have posted on this general topic before. I started out with the Hex (running SPDIF to transport) and "moved up" to the Pavane II a couple years ago. Subtle improvements in detail extraction and info retrieval were the yield. IMO, the Hex represents the better value but the Pavane is more complete. Bought both units new from HiFi Heaven.
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justjames72 OP
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Yea, I got the onyx for $1500 and can get the pavane level 3 for $3800 from a friend. Trying to decide.
mrotino
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Hi,

Little off topic but you mentioned you were running the onyx through ambre with I2S.  Did you try running it via spdif also to compare?  I'm wondering if you heard any differences between I2S and spdif?

I have the onyx also but running it via spdif.  The only way to use it via I2S would be to purchase an ambre so wondering if spdif to I2S is significant and warrants buying an ambre.

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