{"product_id":"chord-electronics-hugo-2-portable-dac-and-headphone-amp","title":"Chord Electronics Hugo 2 Portable DAC \u0026 Headphone Amp – 49,152-Tap FPGA Filter, aptX Bluetooth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ab-product-description\" style=\"text-align: center; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake Chord's FPGA-based conversion between home and portable systems with the Hugo 2. Battery operation, multiple digital inputs and headphone amplification allow one component to serve several listening arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom FPGA conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e – a Xilinx Artix 7 runs Chord's 49,152-tap WTA filter and 10-element pulse array, so timing detail is handled by Chord's own design rather than a generic chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive digital inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e – USB, two coaxial modes, optical and aptX Bluetooth let you connect a computer, a transport, a TV or a phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-res and native DSD\u003c\/strong\u003e – PCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit over USB and dual-data coaxial, plus DSD64 to DSD512.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape the sound\u003c\/strong\u003e – four digital filters and three crossfeed levels let you fine-tune tonal balance and stereo presentation for headphone listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong, quiet output\u003c\/strong\u003e – a Class A output stage with 0.025Ω output impedance delivers 740mW into 32Ω and drives headphones up to 800Ω.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as a line-level DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e – a fixed 3V line mode and RCA outputs let it feed an amplifier or powered speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect around six hours of playback per charge, depending on your headphones. It works driverless on macOS and Linux, while Windows needs a driver from Chord. Volume moves in 1dB steps and the last level is remembered, except in line-level mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC: Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA, 49,152-tap filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM: 44.1kHz to 768kHz, 16 to 32-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD: DSD64 to DSD512 (native)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: Micro USB, 2x coaxial (3.5mm), optical, Bluetooth aptX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: 6.35mm and 3.5mm headphone, stereo RCA line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput power: 740mW into 32Ω, 94mW into 300Ω (1kHz, 1% THD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR: 126dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD: under 0.0001% (1kHz, 3V RMS, 300Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: approx. 6 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions \/ weight: 2.1 x 10 x 13 cm (H x W x D), 365g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHugo 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR remote control with 2x AAA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5V 2A Micro USB power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro USB to USB Type-A cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro USB to Micro USB OTG cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical cable and optical to 3.5mm adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawstring bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual and safety instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-product-shipping-returns\" style=\"text-align: center; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e – We ship exclusively within the United Kingdom. Orders are processed within 1 business day, with estimated delivery in 5–8 business days after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e – Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, subject to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturn \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Support\u003c\/strong\u003e – Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM (UK local time). Business days exclude weekends and UK bank holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":67819591270650,"sku":"chord-hugo2-black","price":1346.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":67819591303418,"sku":"chord-hugo2-silver","price":1346.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/5353\/1642\/files\/Chord_Hugo2_03__18140.1667403052.1280.1280.jpg?v=1792619656","url":"https:\/\/audiobass.co.uk\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-2-portable-dac-and-headphone-amp","provider":"Audio Bass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}