{"product_id":"chord-electronics-hugo-2","title":"Chord Electronics Hugo 2 | Transportable DAC and Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 55%;\" alt=\"Chord Electronics logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/chord-logo.jpg?v=1686770418\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTransform Your Headphone and Audio System's Sound Quality with the Hugo 2 from Chord Electronics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined aluminum casing with polycarbonate buttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in a choice of natural silver or satin black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(x2) Rechargeable custom 3.7v 9.6Wh Li-ion batteries with 6 hour playtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM and DSD native playback support, DSD64 to DSD512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth® APTX: 44.1kHz to 48kHz, 16bit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/chord-hugo2-0-lifestyle.jpg?v=1686771755\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Hugo 2 (x2) black and silver 3 quarter front\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\" width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Astonishing\" is the best word we can use to describe the Hugo 2. Chord's cutting-edge proprietary DAC technology will leave you hopelessly addicted. The Hugo 2 a substantial upgrade over the original with improved materials, additional connectivity options, and more filter taps, and it provides a beautiful, clear, musical output while subtly enhancing the soundstage of whatever you plug into it. And to expand your listening capabilities, the \u003ca title=\"Chord Electronics 2go Wireless Streamer\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/chord-electronics-2go\"\u003eChord 2go\u003c\/a\u003e can do that for you as an add-on for streaming flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily a true reference DAC that can be added to any serious high-end speaker system, the Hugo 2 can also be slipped into your bag for the ultimate on-the-go DAC\/amp experience wherever you're headed. An endgame transportable without a doubt, the Hugo 2 comes with our highest recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Oldie but Goodie: Chord Hugo 2 and 2go Review\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/award-winning-oldie-but-goodie-chord-electronics-hugo-2-2go-review\"\u003eRead our full review here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Chord Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2014, Chord 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 Chord to introduce a next-generation version, Hugo 2, with flexible new features and next-generation technical and sonic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHugo 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 true flexibility for full-size and desktop systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/chord-hugo2-1-lifestyle.jpg?v=1686771686\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Hugo 2 with connected IEMs\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bells and Whistles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device offers 4 digital inputs (optical, coaxial and HD USB) plus extended-range Bluetooth, with high-resolution file playback up to 768kHz and up to DSD512 via USB input. Analog outputs include (x2) RCA, and both 3.5mm and 6.3mm headphone outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4-function switch filter offers user-selectable frequency-shaping, bringing warm and soft or transparent and incisive presentations for additional flexibility and user control. For headphone-listening, Hugo 2 retains the popular digital cross feed function of the original and offers 3 operation modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHugo 2 features 4 spherical control buttons which illuminate with color-coding information that controls power, input, filtering, and cross feed functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Management\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hugo 2 uses (x2) rechargeable custom Enix Energies 3.7v 9.6Wh (2600mAh) Li-ion batteries with play time around 7 hours. Two modes of automatic charging are available using the dedicated Micro-USB charge port with an indicator showing battery-charge status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull charge time is a nominal 4 hours via Micro-USB at 1.8A (fast charge), and a nominal 8 hours at 1A (slow charge.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/chord-hugo2-2-lifestyle.jpg?v=1686773189\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Hugo 2 with transparent cover highlighting batteries\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCM Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44.1kHz \/ 48kHz \/ 88.2kHz \/ 96kHz \/ 176.4kHz \/ 192kHz \/ 358.8kHz \/ 384kHz \/ 717.6kHz \/ 768kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native playback, DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital, 1dB increments | Last known state saved on shutdown (exception: line-level mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine-level Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Activated via dual-press of ‘Source’ and ‘Crossfeed’ buttons | Line level is 3v via all outputs | Reset by power cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower-saving Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auto-shutdown after 10 minutes of input inactivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, required for Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/chord-hugo2-accessories.jpg?v=1686844019\" alt=\"Chord Hugo 2 in package with accessories\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":28068824580171,"sku":"HUGO2BL","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":28068841455691,"sku":"HUGO2SL","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver - Open Box","offer_id":41778592022603,"sku":"HUGO2SL-OB","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/chord-hugo2-0-thumbnail.jpg?v=1686767501","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-2","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}