Rob watts, chord electronics digital designerconsultant, wanted to get the m scaler technology into more ears. May 12, 2016 i want to see if anyone has this issue. Developed from the awardwinning transportable hugo 2, the hugo tt 2 is bigger, better and more advanced in every way. The hugo 2 tt is bigger, better and more advanced in every way and it sets a new benchmark for tabletop dacs, eclipsed only by chords flagship dave. The sound from our iphone via bluetooth is good through the chord. Battery powered for use on the go, the hugo also has everything you need for home use as well. It can sometimes seem tricky to keep pace with the changes in the chord electronics range, but its hugo 2 claims technical and spec advances over the original dacamp for a relatively small specialist audio brand well, by the standards of some of the huge companies the industry seems determined to keep constructing these days chord. The hugo 2 tt is bigger, better and more advanced in every way and it sets a new benchmark for tabletop dacs, eclipsed only by chords flagship dave he chord hugo 2 tt has been radically redesigned from the ground up.
The chord electronics hugo 2 is a compact form factor dac digitaltoanalogue converter, preamp and headphone amplifier. Their most recent digital to analog converter dac, the chord qutest is a giant killer. Chord has now improved to a hugo 2 with even better sound and an incredible array of inputs and outputs, including bluetooth streaming. Chord hugo portable headphone amplifier with advanced dac 4 pages. Chord electronics hugo 2 dac digital to analogue converter. Essentially the dac section of the hugo 2 placed in an aluminum brick, literally an aluminum brick, chord removed bluetooth input, the headphone amp circuit, and battery. At the heart of every chord dac is an fpga chip fieldprogrammable gate array, which chord packs with thousands upon thousands of lines of code, to optimize the conversion for timing and noise, and deliver and incredibly natural, musical sound. It is a considered update to the original chord electronics hugo that was launched in 2014. The chord qutest dac has the same dac architecture and filters as the chord hugo 2. Up for sale is a chord hugo dac headphone amp with original leather case.
If you are using your mojo with an android device then you will need to make sure that it is otg on the go compatible. Despite the the absence of aac, and thus falling back to sbc, the hugo 2 comfortably outperformed the iphone 6s plus own analogue output. Our most flexible dac yet, hugo is a multitalented masterpiece that allows you to transform your listening experience with masteringgrade audio at home or on the go. The current model chord hugo tt2 dacheadphone amppreamp is acknowledged to be one of the best dacs in the world right now. Fast forward another year and the chord electronics hugo m scaler was born. Use the link provided above to access the chord websiteproduct page for the hugo tt2 and read all about the features. I was quite used to thinking that highend dacs had to be big, powerhungry beasts in heavy aluminium cases, and indeed topoftheline models generally are. Hugo outputs in detail hugo has one fullsized headphone jack socket and two mini jacks. In windows 10 you can see the chord hugo in the audio device.
Feb 12, 2017 the chord hugo 2 is battery powered 2x rechargeable custom enix energies 3. I had no problems hooking up the hugo 2 to macos, ios, or android devices, and it worked with windows after installing the. Hugo 2 can be used both at home and onthego, either with headphones or within a conventional audio system. Highresolution 32bit768khz pcm, native dsd512, or aptx bluetooth. Designed for both home and mobile use, hugo 2 transforms headphones and audio systems sound quality with its cuttingedge proprietary dac technology. Chord electronics hugo tt2 dac now comes with an astonishing 98,304 taps. It features a state of the art fpga dac design with our latest wta filter algorithm. Chord hugo tt 2 dac headphone amplifier best prices. Apr 24, 2018 chord also provides a bluetooth aptx connection for convenience. Music can also be fed to hugo 2 via aptx bluetooth. Mar 14, 2019 the qutest can be found at the higher end of the dac market, and as part of chords hugo range is a direct replacement for the 2cute. Pre order ships in 6 weeks following the release of the hugo 2, chord has announced the second generation of the tabletop version, the chord hugo 2 tt. Was working fine after the major update from windows 8. The multifaceted chord electronics hugo 2 dacheadphone amplifier has you covered.
Chord electronics poly wireless micro sd card network streamer for mojo kennerton odin. Hugo 2 is a powerful dac and headphone amp that builds on the. Chord electronics hugo 2 dac is a powerful dac and headphone amp that builds on the groundbreaking original. He wanted a more compact version without compromises. That is, you cant just pair and be done with it, as you do with most bluetooth devices. Please refer to your device manufacturers specifications. Its expensive, certainly, but as it mirrors tech found in. The chord hugo 2 dac headphone amp is a 2nd generation hugo, perfect for. Put simply, it is the worlds most advanced headphone ampdac, offering five digital inputs including a2dp aptx bluetooth, plus advanced 384khz pcm and. If i sound deeply impressed by the chord hugo2, thats because i am. So just so i understand the hugo 2 has bluetooth, so if i activate this, comnect it to my phone and set up a pair of non bluetooth speakers i can feed the audio via blutooth from say my apple music app to chord hugo 2 would play out of non bluetooth.
After the 2nd update of windows 10, the chord hugo is not in the audio device. Hugo is a multiawardwinning mobile dac and headphone amplifier of unrivaled quality. Chord hugo not working after windows 10 2nd update digital. Hd usb and extendedrange bluetooth with file playback up to 768khz and. Connecting the hugo to a sky hd box and watching a ray lamontagne concert on sky arts had the chord finding the detail and the sense of the space the concert was performed in. The chord hugo 2 transportable dac headphone amplifier builds on the groundbreaking original. Hugo 2 is a powerful dac and headphone amp that builds on the groundbreaking original. The hugo 2 sits in a difficult slot in the chord range and appears to be intentionally shoehorned. This time without a cd player and in tabletop fashion.
Im not saying the chord hugo 2 is going to replace big desktop headphones. After i installed the chord driver the name changed to. Chord hugo 2 chord electronics poly be outstanding. Chord introduced hugo, a revolutionary portable dac and headphone amp that became a landmark product in the audio landscape.
Another additional layer of frustration was the requirement to add a pairing code when connecting to bluetooth. It is the micro port closest to the opt port and has a battery charge icon above it. The hugo delivers hardtobeat sound quality in an unbelievably small and versatile package by what hifi. The chord hugo is a portable dacheadphone amp capable of passing up to 32384 pcm, dxd, and dsd 128 data through its fpgabased dac to your headphones or hifi. Chord electronics hugo 2 portable dacheadphone amplifier. Chord electronics hugo tt2 dac, headphone amp, pre. In order to get the most from your product please, take a few moments to read these instructions. Be sure to use the charging port on the side of the mojo. Install the chord hugo driver and your pc running vista, win 7, 8 or higher will playback music up to 384khz and support both dsd64 say what dsd stands for then use abbreviation and dsd128 on chord hugo. At this moment in time i really cant think of any other transportable headphone ampdac that can directly compete with hugo2, or that even comes close. Chord hugo 2 transportable dac headphone amplifier. Chords original hugo was something of an unusual revelation for me. A space odyssey, and similarly with its glass window, so it seems does the new chord electronics hugo tt2.
Hugo tt 2 by chord electronics the official thread. When chords press releases say the hugo is the worlds first referencelevel portable, they arent kidding around. The original hugo is my daily driver and it remained the best portable dac for years. Chord hugo 2 dac and headphone amplifieraudio advisor. Hugo can play audio via a bluetooth enabled device. I had my custom jh audio angie with me for the faceoff. The qutest can be found at the higher end of the dac market, and as part of chords hugo range is a direct replacement for the 2cute. Dispozitivul ofera patru intrari digitale optice, coaxiale. Id forgotten to pack the usb cable and turned to the hugo 2s bluetooth input. Oct 28, 2018 using the chord hugo 2 as a desktop dac. The chord hugo 2 is battery powered 2x rechargeable custom enix energies 3. Hugo tt supports up to 32bit384khz audio via coax and usb, and 24bit192khz over optical, plus dsd64 on all inputs and dsd128 via coax or usb all via dop.
The price tag gave me sticker shock at first, but that chord really could be considered an alternative to a highend dac and desktop headphone amplifier. Driverless with mac os x and linux, driver required for windows os. The chord electronics hugo is a new portable amp and dac with a2dp aptx bluetooth, plus advanced 384khz pcm and dsd 128 playback. Chord electronics hugo portable dacheadphone amplifier with. The hugo uses the latest in aptx bluetooth technology. Hugo original chord hugo leather case power supply with uk to usa adapter usb cable no original box description. Setting up your chord hugo is easy to with our howto guide.
Chord has also included a pair of rca outputs for use with larger static audio systems. Jan 05, 2017 so just so i understand the hugo 2 has bluetooth, so if i activate this, comnect it to my phone and set up a pair of non bluetooth speakers i can feed the audio via blutooth from say my apple music app to chord hugo 2 would play out of non bluetooth speakers. Comes with free dsd music albums of your choice from learn more. Hugo has been designed featuring our inhouse developed branded chord bluetooth module for truly great sound quality. Chord electronics hugo 2 dacheadphone amplifier offers effortless, referencesetting performance in its price class. Chord replaces its awardwinning hugo dac with something. Just a quick post about my impressions regarding the new chord hugo 2.
Jun 20, 2014 connecting the hugo to a sky hd box and watching a ray lamontagne concert on sky arts had the chord finding the detail and the sense of the space the concert was performed in. Appletm or androidtm platforms are driverless and do not require a driver to operate. In a key upgrade over the original hugo, the hugo tt benefits from a highquality asynchronous btype usb connection for both the sd and hd usb input. I was able to do a decent amount of ab at socal canjam 2017. We thank the team at chord electronics for giving us this opportunity. Delving deeper, in comparison to the 256tap filters that traditional chip dacs may run at, hugo tt 2s beating heart is a powerful xilinx artix 7 fpga, customcoded by chord electronics rob watts, with 86x 208mhz cores running in parallel to create. Mar 05, 2020 in 2014, chord introduced hugo, a revolutionary portable dac and headphone amp that became a landmark product in the audio landscape.
Digital to analogue converter and headphone amplifier. Chords dave dac takes its design cues from hal the computer in 2001. The chord electronics hugo sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. Likewise the volume control has a nice stiff feel so you dont accidentally crank hugo up. Chord s dave dac takes its design cues from hal the computer in 2001. There does seem to be a measure of range protectionism going on. Put simply, it is the worlds most advanced headphone ampdac, offering five digital inputs including a2dp aptx bluetooth, plus advanced 384khz pcm and dsd 128 playback for todays highresolution music files. Chord electronics hugo2 transportable headphone ampdac. Noel keywood listens in then adds the new m scaler for a few taps more. Apple is not using the latest so the combination of chords latest with apples older bluetooth technology produces inferior sound quality. Chord hugo tt2 dacheadphone amppreamp for sale canuck. Advances in digital technology, including the latest fpgas and wta watts transient aligned filters, have enabled us to introduce a nextgeneration version, hugo 2, featuring flexible new features, plus next. Hugo tt 2 has been radically redesigned from the ground up, not only with beautiful new casework by chief designer, john franks, but with 5x the processing power of the original hugo tt and double that of the multiawardwinning hugo 2. In 2014, chord introduced the original hugo, a revolutionary portable dac and headphone amp that hugely popular.
The chord hugo tt2 dac packs more audio performance than ever in its svelte chassis, delivering a worldclass level of resolution and musicality, particularly when paired with the chord hugo m scaler. Its nice and clear, showing a degree of insight and resolution that would surprise many. The hugo tt2 is intended to bridge the gap between the range topping dave and budget qutest rack mounted offerings. Chord electronics hugo portable dacheadphone amplifier. The chord hugo 2 is a powerful dac and headphone amplifier that builds on the groundbreaking original chord hugo. If you want to avoid the automatic driver installation, please connect mojo to. Chord electronics support is here to help you get the best from your music system throughout your journey. Install the chord hugo driver and your pc running vista, win 7. Bluetooth connections with the chord hugo dont provide the best sound at this time. Honestly, i couldnt have put it any better than that. Hugo instruction manual portable headphone amplifier with advanced dac thank you for purchasing the chord hugo. Chord hugo dac headphone amp with original leather case. Before installing the driver the name was chord hugo tt2. The bluetooth functionality is equally capable something of a chord speciality, it sounds entirely believable with a wide variety of sources.
Chord also provides a bluetooth aptx connection for convenience. Jan 21, 2019 it opens the hugo tt2, and by extension your hifi, to a wealth of streaming services and music in general yes, even from youtube that most traditional system miss out on. You can keep it plugged in without worry of overcharging, the hugo 2 is a very intelligent device. Ive yet to hear a portable headphone amplifier and dac that comes close to the chord hugo. The hugo was a hugely significant product for chord electronics.
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