Description
Chord Hugo 2RRP £2,100 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 systems’ sound quality with its cutting-edge proprietary DAC technology. In 2014, we introduced Hugo, a revolutionary portable DAC and headphone amp that became a landmark product in the audio landscape. Advances in digital technology, including the latest FPGAs and WTA (Watts Transient Aligned) filters, have enabled us to introduce a next-generation version, Hugo 2, featuring flexible new features, plus next-generation technical and sonic performance.Winner of Best DAC (£1,500+) in the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022, and a What Hi-Fi? Best DAC winner every year its inception (2017-2022), Hugo 2 is a proven class leader.Hugo 2 can be used both at home and on the go, either with headphones or within a conventional audio system. Its line-level output and full-function remote control add real flexibility to full-size and desktop systems.The device offers four digital inputs (optical, coaxial and HD USB) plus extended-range Bluetooth® wireless technology, with high-resolution file playback up to 768kHz and up to DSD512 (Octa DSD), via its HD USB input. Analogue outputs include 2x RCA, plus 3.5mm and 6.35mm headphone outputs.A four-function switch filter offers a useful degree of user-selectable frequency-shaping, bringing warm and soft or transparent and incisive presentations, giving additional flexibility and user control. For headphone listening, Hugo 2 retains the popular digital crossfeed function of the original and offers three operation modes. The system duplicates the effect of listening to speakers and is based on advanced binaural audio research.Hugo 2 features four spherical control buttons, which illuminate with colour-coding information and control power, input, filtering, plus the unit’s crossfeed functions.Battery playing time is around 6 hours + (depending on headphones) and two modes of automatic charging are included using the dedicated Micro USB charging port; an indicator shows charging and battery-charge status. WE SHIP WORLDWIDE Our listed items are in stock and ready for shipment or collection. Please note: shipment to remote locations subject to quote. Delivery times may vary. The following postal codes will require an additional payment for shipment: Cumbria (CA), Isle of Man (IM), Guernsey (GY), Jersey (JE), some Isle of Wight (PO), some Isles of Scilly (TR), Northern Ireland (BT), Scottish Highlands (IV, HS, ZE) and some Scottish Highlands (AB, KA, KW, PA and PH), and British Forces Post Office. We will issue an invoice for shipment via PayPal after purchase. Please get in touch with us if you require a quote for shipping if you live in these areas or outside the UK. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. TERMS & CONDITIONS Collection always welcome, please get in touch with us. All items are sent via an insured courier service unless stated. . All collection items require cash payment (PayPal payments for collection items will be refunded in accordance with PayPal policies). Manufacturers warranty subject to item warranty terms and conditions (included in packaging). SOUNDSTAGE HI-FI
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