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DESCRIPTION

The Hugo M Scaler is a highly advanced standalone upscaling device that uses Rob Watts' cutting-edge filter technology to enhance digital audio performance. Capable of upscaling audio to 705.6kHz (16x CD quality) and 768kHz for select Chord DACs, it sets a new standard for digital sound quality. The compact design is stackable with other Chord devices and features user-friendly controls with visual feedback, making it an essential component for audiophiles seeking exceptional audio performance.

Chord Electronics HUGO MScaler Standalone 1M-tap Digital Upscaling Device

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  • Regular price $ 4,750
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DESCRIPTION

The Hugo M Scaler is a highly advanced standalone upscaling device that uses Rob Watts' cutting-edge filter technology to enhance digital audio performance. Capable of upscaling audio to 705.6kHz (16x CD quality) and 768kHz for select Chord DACs, it sets a new standard for digital sound quality. The compact design is stackable with other Chord devices and features user-friendly controls with visual feedback, making it an essential component for audiophiles seeking exceptional audio performance.

FEATURES
  • Advanced Upscaling Technology: Utilizes Rob Watts’ proprietary filter technology to upscale standard 44.1kHz digital audio to 705.6kHz (16x CD’s native resolution), and 768kHz from 96kHz inputs for Chord Electronics' dual-BNC-input DACs.
  • World’s Most Advanced Digital Filter: Features the most advanced FPGA-based WTA (Watts Transient Alignment) filtering technology, improving sound quality dramatically.
  • Optimized for Chord DACs: Delivers maximum upscaling benefit when paired with Chord Electronics DACs such as Qutest, Hugo 2, Hugo TT 2, and DAVE, but also works with other DACs with suitable inputs.
  • Compact, Stackable Design: Its small form factor is compatible with the TT (Table Top) series, allowing for a stackable, space-saving setup with other Chord devices.
  • Interactive Control Interface: Features illuminable spherical controls that display input source, sample rate, and video mode, offering easy operation and visual data feedback.
TECHNICAL SPECS
  • Tap-length filter: 1,015,808 (16FS filter)
  • Connectivity (input): 1x Galvanically isolated Type-B USB, 2x Coax BNC and 2x Optical
  • Connectivity (output): 1x Galvanically isolated dual BNC (enables upscaling to the maximum 768kHz), 1x BNC S/PDIF and 1x Optical
  • PCM support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6 and 768kHz – 16 to 32bit
  • Driver support: Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS
  • Additional features:
  • The most advanced digital filter in the world
  • Adjustable sample rate output (with pass-thru mode)
  • Video mode (for lower latency)
  • Auto video and source selection
  • ‘DX’ controls for a future product design
  • FPGA:  Xilinx XC7A200T
  • Filter tap length:  1,015,808 WTA taps
  • Dimensions:  4cm (H) 23.5cm (W) 23.8cm (D)
  • Weight:  2.55kg
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