With the Metronome Le Player 1, every CD becomes an emotional journey rather than just a playback. This French‑crafted CD player transforms your favourite albums into living, breathing soundscapes that resonate with warmth, detail and life. It is a high‑end, top‑loading CD player handcrafted in France, designed to bring out the best in your CD collection with exceptional accuracy and musicality.
From the moment you lift the solid aluminium lid and place your disc on the precision transport, there’s a sense of ritual and anticipation that only true audiophile gear can inspire. The bespoke transport and finely tuned DAC work in harmony to deliver sound that feels complete and grounded — with vibrant rhythm, rich tonal colour and a natural sense of space.
Finished in high‑quality aluminium with substantial build weight (~13 kg), the Le Player 1 exudes confidence and presence in any audio setup. Whether you’re rediscovering classic CDs or enjoying high‑resolution digital sources through the USB input, this player offers a refined and immersive listening experience that ranks among the most musical in its class.
Specifications
Playback & Format
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Disc Format Supported: CD‑DA (standard audio CD playback)
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Media Supported: Standard CDs, CD‑R discs (playable)
Outputs & Connectivity
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Balanced Audio Outputs: 2 × XLR (rear)
(Note: No dedicated digital inputs/outputs listed for this model on the available spec sheet.)
Physical & Build
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Dimensions: ~115 mm (H) × 450 mm (W) × 435 mm (D)
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Weight: ~12 kg (approximate)
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Finish / Colour: Silver (typical Metronome aluminium chassis)
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Country of Manufacture: France
Power
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Input Voltage: 120 V AC
Other
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Disc Loading: Manual top‑loading design — no tray, more rigid and ergonomic for frequent use
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Environmental Certification: WEEE compliant