In 2014, Chord Electronics 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.

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 in full-size and desktop systems.

Chord HUGO 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier:
Type: Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Construction:
Materials: Clamshell precision machined aluminium casing with polycarbonate buttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal
Colors: Natural silver, satin black

Battery & Power:
Battery: 2x Rechargeable custom Enix Energies 3.7v 9.6Wh Li-ion (2600mAh) batteries
Play Time: 8 hrs (average)
Charging: 6 hours via Micro USB at 1.8amps (fast charge), 8 hours at 1amp (slow charge)
Power Saving: Auto-shutdown after ten minutes of input inactivity

Digital Processing:
Tap Length Filter: 49,152 – 10 element Pulse Array design

Wired Inputs:
Micro USB (White): 44.1kHz to 768kHz – 16bit to 32bit
Coax via 3.5mm jack (Red): 44.1kHz to 384kHz – 16bit to 32bit
Coax via 3.5mm jack (Dual data mode: Yellow): 44.1kHz to 768kHz – 16bit to 32bit
Optical (Green): 44.1kHz to 96kHz – 16bit to 24bit

Wireless Input:
Bluetooth (Apt X) (Blue): 44.1kHz to 48kHz – 16bit

Outputs:
Headphone Outputs: 1x ¼” jack, 1x 3.5mm jack
Line Output: 1x stereo (L & R) RCA output

Audio Support:
PCM Support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz. 16 – 32bit
DSD Support: Native playback from DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD)

Volume & Modes:
Volume Control: Digital, activated in 1dB increments (last known state saved)
Line-level Mode: Activated via dual press of middle ‘Source’ and ‘Crossfeed’ buttons (line level = 3v via all outputs)

User Configurable Options:
Filters (Digital):
Incisive neutral (Ultimate reference) (White)
Incisive neutral HF roll-off (Green)
Warm (‘Smooth’) (Orange)
Warmer HF roll-off (Red)

Crossfeed (Digital IIR):
Off – No Crossfeed
Level 1 – Light
Level 2 – Medium
Level 3 – Heavy

Control:
Control Options: Manual, Remote control (included)

Compatibility:
Driver Support: Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS

Note:
Battery Warranty: Non-user-serviceable batteries covered by a limited 18-month warranty from initial date of purchase.