HUGO 2 is an advanced DAC and headphone amplifier, building on the success of the original Hugo with improved performance and versatility. With high-resolution playback up to 768kHz and DSD512, user-selectable filters for customizable sound, and a portable design with 7-hour battery life, HUGO 2 delivers exceptional audio quality whether at home or on the go. Its wide range of inputs, including Bluetooth® and multiple analog outputs, offers complete flexibility for audiophiles and music enthusiasts.
Chord Electronics HUGO 2 Transportable DAC Headphone Amplifier
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HUGO 2 is an advanced DAC and headphone amplifier, building on the success of the original Hugo with improved performance and versatility. With high-resolution playback up to 768kHz and DSD512, user-selectable filters for customizable sound, and a portable design with 7-hour battery life, HUGO 2 delivers exceptional audio quality whether at home or on the go. Its wide range of inputs, including Bluetooth® and multiple analog outputs, offers complete flexibility for audiophiles and music enthusiasts.
FEATURES
Improved Sonic Performance: Utilizes advanced FPGAs and WTA (Watts Transient Aligned) filters for significantly enhanced sound quality over the original Hugo.
Versatile Inputs & Outputs: Offers four digital inputs (optical, coaxial, and HD USB), extended-range Bluetooth®, and analog outputs (RCA, 3.5mm, 1/4" headphone jacks).
High-Resolution Playback: Supports high-resolution audio files up to 768kHz and DSD512 (Octa DSD), providing exceptional detail and clarity.
Customizable Sound: Features a four-function switch filter that allows users to shape frequency response for warm, soft, or transparent, incisive sound.
Portability & Battery Life: Offers up to 7 hours of battery life, making it ideal for both home use and on-the-go headphone listening.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Materials: clamshell precision-machined aluminum casing with polycarbonate buttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal.
Tap Length Filter: 49,195 – 10-element pulse array design
Play Time: 7+ hours
Charging: nominal 4 hours via micro USB at 1.8 amps (fast charge); nominal 8 hours at 1 amp (slow charge)
Connectivity (Input): Micro USB (White): 44.1kHz – 768kHz; 16bit – 32bit (1) / Coax via 3.5 mm Jack (Red): 44.1kHz – 768kHz; 16 bit – 32 bit (1) / Optical (Green): 44.1kHz – 192kHz; 16 bit – 24 bit (1)
Wireless Connectivity via Bluetooth (AptX) (Blue): 44.1kHz – 48kHz; 16 bit
Connectivity (Output): 1/4” jack headphone (1) / 3.5 mm jack headphone (1) / Stereo (L & R) RCA (1)
THD and noise at 3v RMS: 120dB at 1kHz 300ohms ‘A’ wighted (reference 5.3v)
Noise 2.6 uV ‘A’ Weighted: No measurable noise floor modulation
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 126dB ‘A’ weighted
Channel Separation: 135dB at 1kHz 300Ω
Power Output @ 1kHz 1% THD: 94mW 300Ω
740mW 33Ω
1050mW 8Ω
Filters (Digital): HUGO (ultimate reference) (white) / HUGO HF+ (high frequency roll off) (green) / MOJO (‘smooth’) (orange) / MOJO HF+ (high frequency roll off) (red)
Crossfeed (Digital IIR): Off – no crossfeed / Level 1 – light / Level 2 – medium / Level 3 – heavy
Control Options: Manual / Remote control (included)
Weight: 1 lb (450 g)
Dimensions: 5.1"l (130 mm) x 4"w (100 mm x 0.82"h (21 mm)
