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-65%Chord Hugo 2 Portable DSD DAC Decoder Headphone Amplifierβ
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Hugo 2 is a powerful DAC and headphone amp that builds on the ground-breaking original. Designed for both home and mobile use, Hugo 2 transforms headphones and audio systemsβ sound quality with its cutting-edge proprietary DAC technology.
HUGO 2 β SPECIFICATIONS:
Materials: Clamshell precision machined aluminium casing with polycarbonate buttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal. Available in a choice of two colors β natural silver, and satin black
Battery: 2x Rechargeable custom Enix Energies 3.7v 9.6Wh Li-ion (lithium-ion (2600mAh) batteries*
Tap length filter: 49,152 β 10 element Pulse Array design
Playtime: In excess of seven (7) hours
Charging: Nominal four (4) hours via Micro USB at 1.8amps (fast charge) β Nominal eight (8) hours at 1amp (slow charge)
Connectivity (input): Micro USB (White): 44.1kHz β 768kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Coax via 3.5mm Jack (Red): 44.1kHz β 384kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Dual data mode input (using both BNC coax inputs together): 44.1kHz β 768kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Optical (Green): 44.1kHz β 192kHz β 16bit β 24bit
Connectivity (input wireless): Bluetooth (Apt X) (Blue): 44.1kHz β 48kHz β 16bit
Connectivity (output): 1x ΒΌβ jack headphone output
1x 3.5mm jack headphone output
1x stereo (L & R) RCA output
PCM support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz.
DSD support: Native playback supported. DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD)
Volume control: Digital, activated in 1dB increments. Last known state saved upon shutdown, with exception of line-level mode
Line-level mode: Activated via dual press of middle βSourceβ and βCrossfeedβ buttons. Line level = 3v via all outputs. Reset by power cycle
Power saving mode: Auto-shutdown after ten minutes of input inactivity
Driver support: Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS
User Configurable Options:
Filters (Digital):
Incisive neutral (Ultimate reference) (White)
Incisive neutral HF roll-off (High Frequency roll off) (Green)
Warm (βSmoothβ) (Orange)
Warmer HF roll-off (High Frequency roll off) (Red)
Crossfeed (Digital IIR):
Off β No Crossfeed
Level 1 β Light
Level 2 β Medium
Level 3 β Heavy
Control options:
Manual
Remote control (included)
HUGO 2 β SPECIFICATIONS:
Materials: Clamshell precision machined aluminium casing with polycarbonate buttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal. Available in a choice of two colors β natural silver, and satin black
Battery: 2x Rechargeable custom Enix Energies 3.7v 9.6Wh Li-ion (lithium-ion (2600mAh) batteries*
Tap length filter: 49,152 β 10 element Pulse Array design
Playtime: In excess of seven (7) hours
Charging: Nominal four (4) hours via Micro USB at 1.8amps (fast charge) β Nominal eight (8) hours at 1amp (slow charge)
Connectivity (input): Micro USB (White): 44.1kHz β 768kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Coax via 3.5mm Jack (Red): 44.1kHz β 384kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Dual data mode input (using both BNC coax inputs together): 44.1kHz β 768kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Optical (Green): 44.1kHz β 192kHz β 16bit β 24bit
Connectivity (input wireless): Bluetooth (Apt X) (Blue): 44.1kHz β 48kHz β 16bit
Connectivity (output): 1x ΒΌβ jack headphone output
1x 3.5mm jack headphone output
1x stereo (L & R) RCA output
PCM support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz.
DSD support: Native playback supported. DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD)
Volume control: Digital, activated in 1dB increments. Last known state saved upon shutdown, with exception of line-level mode
Line-level mode: Activated via dual press of middle βSourceβ and βCrossfeedβ buttons. Line level = 3v via all outputs. Reset by power cycle
Power saving mode: Auto-shutdown after ten minutes of input inactivity
Driver support: Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS
User Configurable Options:
Filters (Digital):
Incisive neutral (Ultimate reference) (White)
Incisive neutral HF roll-off (High Frequency roll off) (Green)
Warm (βSmoothβ) (Orange)
Warmer HF roll-off (High Frequency roll off) (Red)
Crossfeed (Digital IIR):
Off β No Crossfeed
Level 1 β Light
Level 2 β Medium
Level 3 β Heavy
Control options:
Manual
Remote control (included)

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Hugo 2 is a powerful DAC and headphone amp that builds on the ground-breaking original. Designed for both home and mobile use, Hugo 2 transforms headphones and audio systemsβ sound quality with its cutting-edge proprietary DAC technology.
HUGO 2 β SPECIFICATIONS:
Materials: Clamshell precision machined aluminium casing with polycarbonate buttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal. Available in a choice of two colors β natural silver, and satin black
Battery: 2x Rechargeable custom Enix Energies 3.7v 9.6Wh Li-ion (lithium-ion (2600mAh) batteries*
Tap length filter: 49,152 β 10 element Pulse Array design
Playtime: In excess of seven (7) hours
Charging: Nominal four (4) hours via Micro USB at 1.8amps (fast charge) β Nominal eight (8) hours at 1amp (slow charge)
Connectivity (input): Micro USB (White): 44.1kHz β 768kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Coax via 3.5mm Jack (Red): 44.1kHz β 384kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Dual data mode input (using both BNC coax inputs together): 44.1kHz β 768kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Optical (Green): 44.1kHz β 192kHz β 16bit β 24bit
Connectivity (input wireless): Bluetooth (Apt X) (Blue): 44.1kHz β 48kHz β 16bit
Connectivity (output): 1x ΒΌβ jack headphone output
1x 3.5mm jack headphone output
1x stereo (L & R) RCA output
PCM support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz.
DSD support: Native playback supported. DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD)
Volume control: Digital, activated in 1dB increments. Last known state saved upon shutdown, with exception of line-level mode
Line-level mode: Activated via dual press of middle βSourceβ and βCrossfeedβ buttons. Line level = 3v via all outputs. Reset by power cycle
Power saving mode: Auto-shutdown after ten minutes of input inactivity
Driver support: Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS
User Configurable Options:
Filters (Digital):
Incisive neutral (Ultimate reference) (White)
Incisive neutral HF roll-off (High Frequency roll off) (Green)
Warm (βSmoothβ) (Orange)
Warmer HF roll-off (High Frequency roll off) (Red)
Crossfeed (Digital IIR):
Off β No Crossfeed
Level 1 β Light
Level 2 β Medium
Level 3 β Heavy
Control options:
Manual
Remote control (included)
HUGO 2 β SPECIFICATIONS:
Materials: Clamshell precision machined aluminium casing with polycarbonate buttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal. Available in a choice of two colors β natural silver, and satin black
Battery: 2x Rechargeable custom Enix Energies 3.7v 9.6Wh Li-ion (lithium-ion (2600mAh) batteries*
Tap length filter: 49,152 β 10 element Pulse Array design
Playtime: In excess of seven (7) hours
Charging: Nominal four (4) hours via Micro USB at 1.8amps (fast charge) β Nominal eight (8) hours at 1amp (slow charge)
Connectivity (input): Micro USB (White): 44.1kHz β 768kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Coax via 3.5mm Jack (Red): 44.1kHz β 384kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Dual data mode input (using both BNC coax inputs together): 44.1kHz β 768kHz β 16bit β 32bit
Optical (Green): 44.1kHz β 192kHz β 16bit β 24bit
Connectivity (input wireless): Bluetooth (Apt X) (Blue): 44.1kHz β 48kHz β 16bit
Connectivity (output): 1x ΒΌβ jack headphone output
1x 3.5mm jack headphone output
1x stereo (L & R) RCA output
PCM support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz.
DSD support: Native playback supported. DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD)
Volume control: Digital, activated in 1dB increments. Last known state saved upon shutdown, with exception of line-level mode
Line-level mode: Activated via dual press of middle βSourceβ and βCrossfeedβ buttons. Line level = 3v via all outputs. Reset by power cycle
Power saving mode: Auto-shutdown after ten minutes of input inactivity
Driver support: Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS
User Configurable Options:
Filters (Digital):
Incisive neutral (Ultimate reference) (White)
Incisive neutral HF roll-off (High Frequency roll off) (Green)
Warm (βSmoothβ) (Orange)
Warmer HF roll-off (High Frequency roll off) (Red)
Crossfeed (Digital IIR):
Off β No Crossfeed
Level 1 β Light
Level 2 β Medium
Level 3 β Heavy
Control options:
Manual
Remote control (included)


