[DEMO SET] Chord Electronics Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

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THIS IS A DEMO UNIT:IN PERFECT OPERATING CONDITION.SALES ARE FINAL AND CANNOT BE RETURNED.PACKAGING & ACCESSORIES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE.NO WARRANTY. PLEASE NOTE: Due to trade reason s we are unable to dispatch this product to countries outside of Singapore. 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 adds real flexibility to full-size and desktop systems. The device offers four digital inputs (optical, coaxial and HD USB) plus extended-range Bluetooth, 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. Features Chord Custom FPGA DAC 49,152 Taps 6 hours + Battery Life 768kHz Micro USB Input 384kHz Coax Jack Input 768kHz Dual Data Mode Jack Input 96kHz Optical Input Bluetooth APTX ® 1x ¼” Headphone Output 1x 3.5mm Headphone Output Unbalanced RCA Outputs Supports up to 768kHz DSD512 (8x) Native Native DSD Support 4x Playback Filters 3x Crossfeed Function Supports up to 800Ω IR Remote Control Included CNC Aluminium Chassis HUGO 2 SPECIFICATIONS: Materials: Clamshell precision machined aluminium casing with polycarbonate buttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal. Available in a choice of two colours - 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 - 10 element Pulse Array design Playtime: In excess of seven (7) hours Charging: Nominal six (6) hours via Micro USB at 1.8amps (fast charge) - Nominal eight (8) hours at 1amp (slow charge) Connectivity (input): Micro USB (White): 44.1kHz to 768kHz - 16bit to 32bit Coax via 3.5mm Jack (Red): 44.1kHz to 384kHz - 16bit to 32bit Dual data mode input (using both BNC coax inputs together): 44.1kHz to 768kHz - 16bit to 32bit Optical (Green): 44.1kHz to 96kHz - 16bit to 24bit Connectivity (input wireless): Bluetooth (Apt X) (Blue): 44.1kHz to 48kHz - 16bit Connectivity (output): 1x 1/4 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. 16 - 32bit 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 'Source' and crossfeed 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 ('Smooth' (Orange) Warmer HF roll-off (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) Technical specifications: Chipset: Chord Electronics custom-coded Xilinx Artix 7 (XC7A15T) FPGA Tap-length: 49,152 Pulse array: 10-element pulse array design Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB Output stage: Class A Output impedance: 0.025Ω THD: Show more