{"title":"Chord","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chord-huei-mm-mc-phono-preamplifier","title":"Chord Huei MM \/ MC Phono Preamplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Compact Phono Stage With Chord's Signature Look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Chord Huei is an MM\/MC phono preamplifier machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminum billet. It shares its compact form factor with Chord's Qutest DAC, right down to a window on top that looks in on the lit circuit boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInstead of switches or dials, glowing \"control spheres\" on the front panel set gain, loading, MM\/MC choice, and the rumble filter. Each sphere changes color as you cycle through its settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWeighing just 657 grams, it's small enough to sit on a shelf without taking it over, and it still offers both unbalanced and balanced outputs. Chord builds the case in-house at its Kent, England factory, machining each chassis from a solid aluminum block rather than bending sheet metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat approach costs more to produce, but it also gives the Huei a stiff case that will not ring. The window on top lets you watch the boards glow while music plays, a small touch Chord uses right across its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSeven-Stage Gain, Extensive MC Loading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGain switches across seven stages. On the unbalanced RCA output, that runs from 21dB to 42dB for moving magnet, or 49dB to 70dB for moving coil. On the balanced XLR output, gain runs about 6dB higher at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMoving coil loading switches across 12 steps, from 100 to 3,700 ohms. Moving magnet loading is fixed at 47 kOhms, and this model sets capacitance for you. RIAA accuracy is rated within ±0.1dB, and frequency response spans 12Hz to 25kHz. A rumble filter cuts at 24dB per octave below 50Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne unbalanced RCA input feeds both the RCA and the XLR outputs at once. Power arrives from an external 12V supply, which keeps the transformer out of the same box as the phono circuit. The case measures 4.5 by 16 by 8.8 centimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAlan Sircom reviewed the Huei for Hi-Fi+ in July 2020. He found it \"all about the excitement, but without being either so brightly lit or so overly excitable and detailed that it leaves you cold.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe called it \"a small, colourful information tank,\" praising how hard it could rock \"especially in phono stages and especially in this category.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDavid Price reviewed it for StereoNET in November 2019. He described a \"wide open, glass-clear midband\" that \"integrates smoothly with a strong bass and crisp, extended treble.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe found it \"highly accomplished across a wide range of music,\" with no sense of being better suited to one genre over another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamp Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants Chord's design language on their equipment rack.\u003c\/strong\u003e The illuminated chassis and control spheres match the look of Chord's Qutest DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of hard-to-match moving coil cartridges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twelve loading steps give a finer match than most preamps in this category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone building a balanced XLR system.\u003c\/strong\u003e A balanced XLR output runs alongside the standard RCA output at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want proven, independently reviewed performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple named reviewers at respected publications praised its clarity and open midband.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoading is resistive only\u003c\/strong\u003e — twelve steps cover impedance, but capacitance is not among the adjustments. That matters mainly to moving magnet cartridges which specify it; moving coils rarely do. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-cartridges\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003emoving coil cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun your turntable's cable into the Huei's single RCA input, matched to your tonearm's cable. Connect its RCA or XLR output to your amplifier or preamp. Both outputs work at the same time, so you can use one now and add the other later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStep through the spheres to set gain, loading, and MM\/MC mode for your cartridge before you start listening. Check the cartridge's spec sheet first. Getting gain and loading right makes the biggest difference to how it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe external power supply keeps its transformer away from the phono circuit. That separation helps keep hum and noise out of a quiet signal path. Give the unit a few minutes after power-up before critical listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the Chord Huei:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e with a tonearm cable that ends in RCA connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-cartridges\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMoving coil phono cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e matched to its 12-step loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e with balanced XLR inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e to carry its RCA or balanced output onward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the RCA and XLR outputs at the same time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Both outputs run simultaneously from the same single RCA input, so you can connect either or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes this offer capacitance loading for my cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Huei offers extensive gain and resistive loading adjustment, but no capacitance setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I change the gain and loading settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTouch-sensitive spheres on the front panel step through each setting, changing color to show where you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChord Electronics covers the Huei with a three-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it work with a moving magnet cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Moving magnet loading is fixed at 47 kOhms, and four of the seven gain stages are set up for moving magnet cartridges specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalogholic reviews the Huei and its twelve loading steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ltagWgVZZJ8\" title=\"Chord Huei Phono stage Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Audiophile Man takes a closer look at the controls:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZJX6Ld5Z918\" title=\"HUEI PHONO AMPLIFIER FROM CHORD\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about matching a phono preamp to your cartridge, balanced connections, or getting the most from your vinyl collection? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981874684077,"sku":"NEW-CHHUEI","price":1810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHHUEI_01-Large__25619.1727188382.1280.1280_1ce0fc7a-2e98-4c96-b075-2bb1d77ce7dd.jpg?v=1778110957"},{"product_id":"chord-hugo-2-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-black","title":"Chord Hugo 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eChord Does Not Buy Its Converter Chips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAlmost every DAC on the market uses an off-the-shelf converter chip. Chord does not. The Hugo 2 is built around a Xilinx Artix 7 field-programmable gate array that Chord codes itself, running a filter of its own design with 49,152 taps and a ten-element pulse array.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is the whole argument for the price. The company has been refining this approach since long before the first Hugo arrived in 2014, and what you are buying is the code as much as the hardware inside the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Plays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM runs from 44.1kHz all the way to 768kHz, at 16 to 32 bits, and DSD from DSD64 through to DSD512. Four filter settings and a three-stage crossfeed let you adjust the character a little without touching anything else in the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Desktop DAC You Can Put in a Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo internal lithium-ion batteries give better than seven hours of playback and recharge in about four, so the Hugo 2 works away from the mains. It is not a pocket device, but it will sit in a bag and run a pair of headphones all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEverything Plugs In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInputs cover optical at up to 24-bit and 192kHz, coaxial RCA at up to 384kHz, and an HD USB input that carries the full 768kHz and DSD512. Bluetooth with aptX handles a phone when a cable is inconvenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere are two headphone outputs, a 3.5mm and a full-size 6.35mm, so both of your pairs stay plugged in. A pair of RCA line outputs turns the Hugo 2 into the front end of a speaker system rather than only a headphone rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe controls are the part people notice first. Chord uses illuminated spheres that change color to show input, filter, volume and sample rate. It looks like nothing else, and it takes a little learning before the colors mean anything to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e made the Hugo 2 an Awards 2022 winner under the headline \"A stunning sequel from Chord.\" Its verdict: the Hugo 2 \"proves well worth its not inconsiderable sum.\" First among the strengths it listed: \"Prodigiously detailed, dynamic and coherent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe magazine's verdict went further. \"There isn’t another DAC around at anywhere near this sort of price able to communicate so torrentially, so unambiguously or so effortlessly,\" it wrote. \"We like it a lot.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe same review listed two practical caveats. On the sphere controls: \"All those colours can get confusing.\" And on carrying it about: \"Not strictly speaking portable.\" It travels happily in a bag, but it is not a pocket device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want conversion nobody else can sell you\u003c\/strong\u003e — the FPGA and Chord's own filter code are the product, so this is not a chip you can buy in a cheaper box next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones and on speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — two headphone jacks and a pair of RCA line outputs mean one box serves the desk and the main system without being unplugged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou travel with your listening\u003c\/strong\u003e — seven hours of battery and a four-hour recharge mean it works on a train or in a hotel, not just at a desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sources are a mixture\u003c\/strong\u003e — USB, coaxial, optical and Bluetooth aptX all feed the same converter, so a laptop, a transport and a phone can stay connected at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hugo 2 is a converter and headphone amp\u003c\/strong\u003e — the line outputs need an amplifier to reach passive speakers. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects on HD USB, which carries the highest rates. A disc transport or a streamer uses the coaxial or optical input, and a phone pairs over Bluetooth with aptX. Switch between them from the sphere on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphones go into the 3.5mm or the 6.35mm jack. To feed a system, run the RCA line outputs to an integrated amplifier or a preamp. Charging is over the supplied 2.1A adapter, and it runs on battery while you listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both jack sizes are covered — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the line outputs and a pair of speakers — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good USB or coaxial run into the Hugo 2 — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a harder-to-drive pair joins the collection — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphone Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM from 44.1kHz to 768kHz at 16 to 32 bits, and DSD from DSD64 through DSD512 over the USB input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than seven hours of playback, recharging in around four hours with the supplied 2.1A charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich inputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHD USB, coaxial RCA, optical Toslink and Bluetooth with aptX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it with speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIts RCA line outputs feed an integrated amplifier or preamp, so it can act as the digital front end of a speaker system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat do the colored spheres mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey show input, filter, volume and incoming sample rate. It takes a little learning, and the manual maps every color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a balanced headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth jacks, the 3.5mm and the 6.35mm, are unbalanced. A balanced cable needs an adapter to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? reviews the Hugo 2 on camera:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QhmxaHYiDwQ\" title=\"Chord Hugo 2 review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Amplify Audio Reviews revisits it some years on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3XFaP3fmiGo\" title=\"Chord Hugo 2 Review: Still Relevant in 2023?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about DACs, headphone amplifiers, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45981997007021,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGO2-BLK","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHHUGO2_BLK_FRONT-Large__82246.1728433067.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778092328"},{"product_id":"chord-bertti-stereo-power-amplifier-silver","title":"Chord BerTTi Stereo Power Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFifty-Five Watts, Built Like Nothing Else\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe BerTTi is a Chord Electronics amplifier, which means it looks like no other component on the shelf and is engineered to match. Fifty-five watts into 8 ohms, from a chassis 235mm wide weighing 3.75kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe circuit is Chord's ULTIMA dual-feed-forward topology, taken from the company's reference amplifiers. Feed-forward error correction is an unusual approach, and it is why the numbers below look the way they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFrequency response runs from 5Hz to 100kHz, holding within half a decibel across all of it. That is a bandwidth most amplifiers many times this size and this price never manage to reach at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures 0.008% and signal-to-noise 87dB A-weighted. Chord trades the headline noise figure for its correction topology, and the very wide bandwidth is where the benefit of that trade actually shows itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth a stereo pair of balanced XLRs and a stereo pair of gold-plated unbalanced RCAs are fitted, so the BerTTi takes a professional or a domestic source without needing an adapter of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt measures 59mm high, 235 wide and 256 deep, and weighs 3.75kg. Chord covers US-distributed product with a 5-year warranty, and that cover transfers with the product if you sell it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want something you will actually look at\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chord builds its casework from machined aircraft-grade aluminum, and the BerTTi looks like nothing else you can put on a shelf at any price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e — fifty-five watts is plenty for a sensitive pair in a normal room, and the ULTIMA topology matters more here than raw output does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou care about bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel is wider than amplifiers many times this size manage, which keeps phase behavior tidy inside the range you hear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou might sell it one day\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chord's 5-year US warranty transfers with the product, which is unusual and worth real money at resale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want separates\u003c\/strong\u003e — volume and input switching live in the preamp or streamer\/DAC ahead of it; choose from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your preamplifier by balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA. Speakers go to the outputs. At 235mm wide it sits comfortably beside another half-width component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKeep the original packaging. Chord's warranty terms ask for it, along with the original receipt, if you ever need to make a claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHere are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry the current properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the amplifier a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e55 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is ULTIMA topology?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChord's dual-feed-forward circuit with error correction, taken from the company's reference amplifiers. It is an unusual approach to keeping distortion low across a very wide bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. A stereo pair of balanced XLRs and a stereo pair of gold-plated unbalanced RCAs are both fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow wide is the bandwidth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e5Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel, with distortion of 0.008% and signal-to-noise of 87dB A-weighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e235mm wide, 256mm deep and 59mm high, weighing 3.75kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years on US-distributed product, and the cover is transferable. Keep the original receipt and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn introduction to the BerTTi and where it sits in Chord's range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ji-I0ftL-2o\" title=\"Introducing Chord BerTTi Stereo Power Amplifier\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA hands-on test with a pair of loudspeakers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iciv9h5NSEs\" title=\"CHORD BERTTI Tested\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging an amplifier to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982014603437,"sku":"NEW-CHBERTTI-SIL","price":5515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHBERTTI_SIL_02_2024__65308.1725043039.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778152156"},{"product_id":"chord-mojo-2-gen-2-portable-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-black","title":"Chord Mojo 2 (Gen 2) Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eReference Sound, Pocket Sized\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSome products earn their reputation. The Chord Mojo 2 is one of the most awarded portable DACs ever made, and this Gen 2 revision makes it more practical than ever, adding a 4.4mm headphone output and USB-C charging while keeping the sound that built its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUnlike nearly every competitor, Chord doesn't use an off-the-shelf DAC chip. The Mojo 2 runs Chord's own custom FPGA design, a processor programmed from scratch for audio conversion. The measured results are remarkable for any DAC, let alone a portable one. Distortion is 0.0003%. Dynamic range is 125dB, and output impedance is a near-zero 0.06 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt plays PCM up to 32-bit and 768kHz, and DSD256 as well. It drives headphones from sensitive in-ears right up to 800-ohm studio models, with 600mW into 30 ohms on tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach output also remembers its own volume and its own settings. Switching between one pair of headphones and another never brings a volume surprise, which matters more in practice than it sounds on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEQ Without the Quality Loss\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMost digital EQ trades away resolution. The Mojo 2's UHD DSP is different. It is a lossless, 104-bit processing system. It adjusts four bands, lower bass, mid bass, lower treble and high treble, in 18 steps each, and it does so with no loss of detail at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYou can tune bright headphones down, or add bass weight to lean ones, then store the setting. A crossfeed function blends the channels slightly. That makes headphone listening feel more like speakers in a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eControls run through Chord's signature polychromatic buttons, glowing spheres whose colors show volume, input, and EQ status. The case is CNC-milled aircraft-grade aluminum, made in England, and the whole unit weighs just 185 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBattery life runs to better than eight hours on a charge. The Gen 2 revision's USB-C port now handles both charging and audio data, through a single cable rather than the two it used to need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTim Hancock of \u003cem\u003eAVForums\u003c\/em\u003e scored this Gen 2 revision a perfect 10 out of 10 in a February 16, 2026 review, writing that it \"is as sonically spectacular as it is versatile; it is equally adept on the move, on your desk or slotted into your hi-fi system\" and that it \"brings an intelligibility to your music which is deeply satisfying.\" \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e awarded the Mojo 2 five stars for sound, praising its \"benchmark transparency\" and \"lively, musical, open sound,\" noting \"Chord has advanced the Mojo in pretty much every sonic area.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC\/Amp Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want reference-grade sound in a pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chord's custom FPGA design outperforms DACs several times its size and price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own headphones with 4.4mm cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — this Gen 2 revision adds the 4.4mm output the original lacked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want EQ that doesn't degrade the sound\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lossless UHD DSP is unique at this price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll use it at a desk and on the go\u003c\/strong\u003e — USB-C now charges and plays through one cable, and battery life tops eight hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the sound to travel with you\u003c\/strong\u003e — battery power and a single USB-C cable make the Mojo 2 an entire system in a coat pocket. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect a phone, computer, or streamer to the USB-C input, or use the optical and 3.5mm coaxial inputs for CD transports and other digital sources. Headphones plug into the 4.4mm or 3.5mm output, each with its own volume memory. It can also feed a preamp or powered speakers as a fixed-level source, making it a serious small-system DAC, not just a travel companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCharging happens over the same USB-C port while music plays, and the FPGA-managed charging system protects long-term battery health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the Mojo 2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e From IEMs to 800-ohm studio models, it drives them all — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality USB or optical cable feeds it right — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a compact system DAC — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The other half of the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's new in this Gen 2 revision?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 4.4mm headphone output (replacing one 3.5mm jack), USB-C charging and data through one cable, and per-output volume memory. The sound is unchanged from the multi-award-winning original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow powerful is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e600mW into 30 ohms and 90mW into 300 ohms, with support for headphones up to 800 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have Bluetooth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Mojo 2 is a wired DAC\/amp. Chord's optional Poly module adds streaming and wireless playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat formats does it play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD256.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than eight hours, with FPGA-managed charging over USB-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I EQ my headphones with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The lossless UHD DSP adjusts four frequency bands in 18 steps each, plus a crossfeed function, with no loss of resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKen Jacobsen reviews the Mojo 2's sound and everyday usability:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C0dggPwTq4M\" title=\"Chord Mojo 2 Review - Affordable, Capable, Compact and Excellent Sound\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eReviews By WaveTheory digs into the details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FDdVkaRUYR0\" title=\"Chord Mojo 2 Transportable Headphone DAC\/Amp Review - Baby Got DAC\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about DACs, headphone amplifiers, or portable audio? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982188798125,"sku":"NEW-CHMOJO2R-BLK","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHMOJO2R-BLK_01_angle_2025__42101.1764796871.1280.1280_11264834-37a2-4b34-8f2b-1af6dd30da76.jpg?v=1778165749"},{"product_id":"chord-hugo-2-dac-and-headphone-amplifier-silver","title":"Chord Hugo 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eChord Does Not Buy Its Converter Chips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAlmost every DAC on the market uses an off-the-shelf converter chip. Chord does not. The Hugo 2 is built around a Xilinx Artix 7 field-programmable gate array that Chord codes itself, running a filter of its own design with 49,152 taps and a ten-element pulse array.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is the whole argument for the price. The company has been refining this approach since long before the first Hugo arrived in 2014, and what you are buying is the code as much as the hardware inside the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Plays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM runs from 44.1kHz all the way to 768kHz, at 16 to 32 bits, and DSD from DSD64 through to DSD512. Four filter settings and a three-stage crossfeed let you adjust the character a little without touching anything else in the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Desktop DAC You Can Put in a Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo internal lithium-ion batteries give better than seven hours of playback and recharge in about four, so the Hugo 2 works away from the mains. It is not a pocket device, but it will sit in a bag and run a pair of headphones all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEverything Plugs In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInputs cover optical at up to 24-bit and 192kHz, coaxial RCA at up to 384kHz, and an HD USB input that carries the full 768kHz and DSD512. Bluetooth with aptX handles a phone when a cable is inconvenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere are two headphone outputs, a 3.5mm and a full-size 6.35mm, so both of your pairs stay plugged in. A pair of RCA line outputs turns the Hugo 2 into the front end of a speaker system rather than only a headphone rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe controls are the part people notice first. Chord uses illuminated spheres that change color to show input, filter, volume and sample rate. It looks like nothing else, and it takes a little learning before the colors mean anything to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e made the Hugo 2 an Awards 2022 winner under the headline \"A stunning sequel from Chord.\" Its verdict: the Hugo 2 \"proves well worth its not inconsiderable sum.\" First among the strengths it listed: \"Prodigiously detailed, dynamic and coherent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe magazine's verdict went further. \"There isn’t another DAC around at anywhere near this sort of price able to communicate so torrentially, so unambiguously or so effortlessly,\" it wrote. \"We like it a lot.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe same review listed two practical caveats. On the sphere controls: \"All those colours can get confusing.\" And on carrying it about: \"Not strictly speaking portable.\" It travels happily in a bag, but it is not a pocket device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want conversion nobody else can sell you\u003c\/strong\u003e — the FPGA and Chord's own filter code are the product, so this is not a chip you can buy in a cheaper box next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones and on speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — two headphone jacks and a pair of RCA line outputs mean one box serves the desk and the main system without being unplugged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou travel with your listening\u003c\/strong\u003e — seven hours of battery and a four-hour recharge mean it works on a train or in a hotel, not just at a desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sources are a mixture\u003c\/strong\u003e — USB, coaxial, optical and Bluetooth aptX all feed the same converter, so a laptop, a transport and a phone can stay connected at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hugo 2 is a converter and headphone amp\u003c\/strong\u003e — the line outputs need an amplifier to reach passive speakers. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects on HD USB, which carries the highest rates. A disc transport or a streamer uses the coaxial or optical input, and a phone pairs over Bluetooth with aptX. Switch between them from the sphere on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphones go into the 3.5mm or the 6.35mm jack. To feed a system, run the RCA line outputs to an integrated amplifier or a preamp. Charging is over the supplied 2.1A adapter, and it runs on battery while you listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both jack sizes are covered — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the line outputs and a pair of speakers — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good USB or coaxial run into the Hugo 2 — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a harder-to-drive pair joins the collection — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphone Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM from 44.1kHz to 768kHz at 16 to 32 bits, and DSD from DSD64 through DSD512 over the USB input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than seven hours of playback, recharging in around four hours with the supplied 2.1A charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich inputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHD USB, coaxial RCA, optical Toslink and Bluetooth with aptX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it with speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIts RCA line outputs feed an integrated amplifier or preamp, so it can act as the digital front end of a speaker system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat do the colored spheres mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey show input, filter, volume and incoming sample rate. It takes a little learning, and the manual maps every color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a balanced headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth jacks, the 3.5mm and the 6.35mm, are unbalanced. A balanced cable needs an adapter to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? reviews the Hugo 2 on camera:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QhmxaHYiDwQ\" title=\"Chord Hugo 2 review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Amplify Audio Reviews revisits it some years on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3XFaP3fmiGo\" title=\"Chord Hugo 2 Review: Still Relevant in 2023?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about DACs, headphone amplifiers, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45983182094509,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGO2-SIL","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHHUGO2_SIL_FRONT-Large__37391.1715180057.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778103014"},{"product_id":"chord-bertti-stereo-power-amplifier-black","title":"Chord BerTTi Stereo Power Amplifier - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFifty-Five Watts, Built Like Nothing Else\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe BerTTi is a Chord Electronics amplifier, which means it looks like no other component on the shelf and is engineered to match. Fifty-five watts into 8 ohms, from a chassis 235mm wide weighing 3.75kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe circuit is Chord's ULTIMA dual-feed-forward topology, taken from the company's reference amplifiers. Feed-forward error correction is an unusual approach, and it is why the numbers below look the way they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFrequency response runs from 5Hz to 100kHz, holding within half a decibel across all of it. That is a bandwidth most amplifiers many times this size and this price never manage to reach at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures 0.008% and signal-to-noise 87dB A-weighted. Chord trades the headline noise figure for its correction topology, and the very wide bandwidth is where the benefit of that trade actually shows itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth a stereo pair of balanced XLRs and a stereo pair of gold-plated unbalanced RCAs are fitted, so the BerTTi takes a professional or a domestic source without needing an adapter of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt measures 59mm high, 235 wide and 256 deep, and weighs 3.75kg. Chord covers US-distributed product with a 5-year warranty, and that cover transfers with the product if you sell it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want something you will actually look at\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chord builds its casework from machined aircraft-grade aluminum, and the BerTTi looks like nothing else you can put on a shelf at any price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e — fifty-five watts is plenty for a sensitive pair in a normal room, and the ULTIMA topology matters more here than raw output does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou care about bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel is wider than amplifiers many times this size manage, which keeps phase behavior tidy inside the range you hear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou might sell it one day\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chord's 5-year US warranty transfers with the product, which is unusual and worth real money at resale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want separates\u003c\/strong\u003e — volume and input switching live in the preamp or streamer\/DAC ahead of it; choose from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your preamplifier by balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA. Speakers go to the outputs. At 235mm wide it sits comfortably beside another half-width component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKeep the original packaging. Chord's warranty terms ask for it, along with the original receipt, if you ever need to make a claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHere are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry the current properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the amplifier a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e55 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is ULTIMA topology?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChord's dual-feed-forward circuit with error correction, taken from the company's reference amplifiers. It is an unusual approach to keeping distortion low across a very wide bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. A stereo pair of balanced XLRs and a stereo pair of gold-plated unbalanced RCAs are both fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow wide is the bandwidth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e5Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel, with distortion of 0.008% and signal-to-noise of 87dB A-weighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e235mm wide, 256mm deep and 59mm high, weighing 3.75kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years on US-distributed product, and the cover is transferable. Keep the original receipt and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn introduction to the BerTTi and where it sits in Chord's range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ji-I0ftL-2o\" title=\"Introducing Chord BerTTi Stereo Power Amplifier\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA hands-on test with a pair of loudspeakers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iciv9h5NSEs\" title=\"CHORD BERTTI Tested\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging an amplifier to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983269486765,"sku":"NEW-CHBERTTI-BLK","price":5515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHBERTTI_BLK_02_2024__94925.1725474034.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778150812"},{"product_id":"chord-qutest-dac-black","title":"Chord Qutest DAC - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eChord's Digital Engineering, With Nothing Else Attached\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Qutest does one job. It converts digital to analog, and it leaves the amplifying, the volume and the switching to whatever comes after it. Everything Chord spent on this box went into the conversion itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat conversion runs on a custom-coded Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA rather than an off-the-shelf converter chip, executing a 49,152-tap filter written in-house. Four filter settings are selectable from the front, so the presentation can be adjusted to the recording or the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is small in a way the price does not suggest: 16cm wide, 8.8cm deep, 4.5cm tall, and 770 grams. It runs from a 5V supply and comes in Jett Black, with a drawstring bag and a USB cable in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Will Take From Your Sources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUSB is the headline input, accepting PCM from 44.1kHz all the way to 768kHz at 16 to 32 bits. Native DSD runs from DSD64 up to DSD512. Very little music exists at the very top of that range, but nothing in your library will be turned away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo coaxial BNC inputs each accept up to 384kHz. Used together in dual-data mode they carry 768kHz, which is how a Chord upscaler feeds the Qutest at its full rate. An optical input handles up to 96kHz, which suits a television or an older disc player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutput is a single stereo RCA pair, and that is deliberate. There is no headphone jack and no volume knob, because both would mean putting circuitry in the signal path that a dedicated converter does not need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already have a preamp or integrated amp you like\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Qutest adds conversion without duplicating anything you own, so none of your budget goes on a second volume control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour library is a mixture of everything\u003c\/strong\u003e — PCM to 768kHz and native DSD to DSD512 mean CD rips, hi-res downloads and DSD files all play without a format you cannot open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to tune the presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — four filters are selectable from the front panel, so a bright recording and a soft one do not have to be listened to the same way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour shelf is full\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 16 by 8.8cm and 770 grams it fits where a full-width component cannot, and runs from a simple 5V supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want level and switching handled upstream\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Qutest converts; one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e takes care of the rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the RCA output to a line input on your preamplifier or integrated amplifier. A computer or streamer connects over USB, a disc player or upscaler over coaxial BNC, and a television over optical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf your source can drive both BNC inputs in dual-data mode, use both and the Qutest accepts 768kHz. Then work through the four filters on your own recordings and settle on one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Qutest? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Qutest needs a volume control after it — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed the USB input — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD Transport:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the coaxial BNC inputs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players \u0026amp; Transports\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A short RCA pair onward — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is inside it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Chord-programmed Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA running a 49,152-tap filter, rather than a standard converter chip from a catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich inputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUSB Type-B to 768kHz, two coaxial BNC to 384kHz each, and optical to 96kHz. The two BNC inputs together accept 768kHz in dual-data mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it play DSD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, natively, from DSD64 up to DSD512 over USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat do the filters do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFour selectable settings change the filter's character. They are chosen on the front panel, so you can switch while listening and keep the one you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat size is it, and what comes with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e16 by 8.8 by 4.5cm and 770 grams, with a 5V power supply, a USB Type-A to Type-B cable and a drawstring bag included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finish is available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJett Black, with the illuminated sphere controls Chord is known for on the top panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePassion for Sound reviews the Qutest on its own terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VVYk-dqHpQk\" title=\"This DAC changed my understanding of digital audio! Chord Qutest review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudio Arkitekts explains where it fits in a system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZXYWeBPkcXE\" title=\"Why You NEED the Chord Qutest DAC!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about digital converters, digital filters, or building a source-first system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983421268141,"sku":"NEW-CHQUTEST-BLK","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHQUTEST_BLK_FRONT-Large__62420.1728434101.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778097249"},{"product_id":"chord-hugo-m-scaler-black","title":"Chord Hugo M Scaler - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Million Taps, Before Your DAC Ever Sees the Signal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Hugo M Scaler sits between your source and your DAC and rebuilds the digital signal before conversion happens. Its filter runs 1,015,808 WTA taps. A very good DAC might use a few thousand. That difference is the whole product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe idea comes from Chord's flagship BLU MKII transport, brought down into a standalone box you can put in front of a DAC you already own. Rob Watts wrote the filter; the FPGA inside runs it. Nothing about it is a conventional off-the-shelf chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt measures 23.5cm wide, 23.8cm deep and 4cm tall, and weighs 2.55kg, in black or silver. The box is unusually complete: the power supply, a remote, a USB cable, two BNC cables, an optical cable and batteries all come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Goes In, and What Comes Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInputs cover most systems. There is a galvanically isolated USB Type-B, two coaxial BNC inputs and two optical inputs, all accepting PCM up to 192kHz. Galvanic isolation on the USB matters because a computer is an electrically noisy thing to connect to a hi-fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs are where the pairing decision gets made. A galvanically isolated dual BNC output reaches 768kHz with a DAC that accepts dual-data, which is where the M Scaler does its most complete work. A single BNC S\/PDIF output and an optical output run to 705.6kHz for everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChord's own DACs take the dual BNC feed directly, which is the reason the M Scaler and the Qutest are so often bought together. Other makes connect happily over the single BNC or optical output instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Upscaler Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a DAC you like\u003c\/strong\u003e — the M Scaler improves what that DAC is given to work with rather than replacing it, so the component you chose stays in the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost of your library is CD-rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — the filter has the most work to do on 44.1kHz material, which is exactly where a large collection usually sits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a Chord DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dual BNC output carries 768kHz into a Qutest, Hugo or TT, which is the full-rate connection the M Scaler was designed around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it to arrive ready to use\u003c\/strong\u003e — the power supply, remote, USB cable, two BNC cables and an optical cable are all in the box, so nothing else needs ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a converter you like\u003c\/strong\u003e — the M Scaler upscales ahead of it — pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYour source connects to the M Scaler first — a computer or streamer over USB, a disc player or television over coaxial BNC or optical. The M Scaler then feeds your DAC, and the DAC feeds your amplifier as it always did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf your DAC takes dual BNC, use both supplied cables and you get the full 768kHz. If it does not, run the single BNC or the optical output instead. The remote selects input and upscaling rate from your seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Hugo M Scaler? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The M Scaler needs one downstream — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed it over USB or coaxial — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD Transport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the filter has the most to do — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players \u0026amp; Transports\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the run onward from your DAC — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does an upscaler actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt reconstructs the digital signal at a much higher sample rate before conversion, using a far longer filter than a DAC has room for. Your DAC then converts an easier signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many taps does the filter use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e1,015,808 WTA taps, running on a custom-programmed FPGA rather than an off-the-shelf converter chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich inputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA galvanically isolated USB Type-B, two coaxial BNC and two optical, all accepting PCM to 192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat rate does it output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 768kHz over the galvanically isolated dual BNC output with a compatible DAC, and up to 705.6kHz over the single BNC S\/PDIF or optical output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it work with a DAC that is not a Chord?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, over the single BNC or optical output. The dual BNC connection and its full 768kHz rate need a DAC built to accept dual data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 15V power supply, an IR remote with batteries, a USB cable, two BNC-to-BNC cables, an optical cable, and the quick start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWatch this product-focused video:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/34p6BbHtEKU\" title=\"Product video\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e13th Note HiFi Reviews examines this model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-8IYFnjUeMg\" title=\"Chord Hugo M Scaler Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about upscaling, digital filters, or matching a DAC to a source? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983421399213,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGMSC-BLK","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHHUGMSC_SIL_01-Large__22704.1728432482.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778095251"},{"product_id":"chord-hugo-m-scaler-silver","title":"Chord Hugo M Scaler - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Million Taps, Before Your DAC Ever Sees the Signal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Hugo M Scaler sits between your source and your DAC and rebuilds the digital signal before conversion happens. Its filter runs 1,015,808 WTA taps. A very good DAC might use a few thousand. That difference is the whole product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe idea comes from Chord's flagship BLU MKII transport, brought down into a standalone box you can put in front of a DAC you already own. Rob Watts wrote the filter; the FPGA inside runs it. Nothing about it is a conventional off-the-shelf chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt measures 23.5cm wide, 23.8cm deep and 4cm tall, and weighs 2.55kg, in black or silver. The box is unusually complete: the power supply, a remote, a USB cable, two BNC cables, an optical cable and batteries all come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Goes In, and What Comes Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInputs cover most systems. There is a galvanically isolated USB Type-B, two coaxial BNC inputs and two optical inputs, all accepting PCM up to 192kHz. Galvanic isolation on the USB matters because a computer is an electrically noisy thing to connect to a hi-fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs are where the pairing decision gets made. A galvanically isolated dual BNC output reaches 768kHz with a DAC that accepts dual-data, which is where the M Scaler does its most complete work. A single BNC S\/PDIF output and an optical output run to 705.6kHz for everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChord's own DACs take the dual BNC feed directly, which is the reason the M Scaler and the Qutest are so often bought together. Other makes connect happily over the single BNC or optical output instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Upscaler Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a DAC you like\u003c\/strong\u003e — the M Scaler improves what that DAC is given to work with rather than replacing it, so the component you chose stays in the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost of your library is CD-rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — the filter has the most work to do on 44.1kHz material, which is exactly where a large collection usually sits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a Chord DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dual BNC output carries 768kHz into a Qutest, Hugo or TT, which is the full-rate connection the M Scaler was designed around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it to arrive ready to use\u003c\/strong\u003e — the power supply, remote, USB cable, two BNC cables and an optical cable are all in the box, so nothing else needs ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a converter you like\u003c\/strong\u003e — the M Scaler upscales ahead of it — pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYour source connects to the M Scaler first — a computer or streamer over USB, a disc player or television over coaxial BNC or optical. The M Scaler then feeds your DAC, and the DAC feeds your amplifier as it always did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf your DAC takes dual BNC, use both supplied cables and you get the full 768kHz. If it does not, run the single BNC or the optical output instead. The remote selects input and upscaling rate from your seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Hugo M Scaler? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The M Scaler needs one downstream — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed it over USB or coaxial — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD Transport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the filter has the most to do — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players \u0026amp; Transports\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the run onward from your DAC — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does an upscaler actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt reconstructs the digital signal at a much higher sample rate before conversion, using a far longer filter than a DAC has room for. Your DAC then converts an easier signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many taps does the filter use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e1,015,808 WTA taps, running on a custom-programmed FPGA rather than an off-the-shelf converter chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich inputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA galvanically isolated USB Type-B, two coaxial BNC and two optical, all accepting PCM to 192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat rate does it output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 768kHz over the galvanically isolated dual BNC output with a compatible DAC, and up to 705.6kHz over the single BNC S\/PDIF or optical output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it work with a DAC that is not a Chord?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, over the single BNC or optical output. The dual BNC connection and its full 768kHz rate need a DAC built to accept dual data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 15V power supply, an IR remote with batteries, a USB cable, two BNC-to-BNC cables, an optical cable, and the quick start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWatch this product-focused video:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/34p6BbHtEKU\" title=\"Product video\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e13th Note HiFi Reviews examines this model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-8IYFnjUeMg\" title=\"Chord Hugo M Scaler Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about upscaling, digital filters, or matching a DAC to a source? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45983421497517,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGMSC-SIL","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHHUGMSC_SIL_01-Large__07194.1728432738.1280.1280_cdb6fcf0-a7b9-4789-ad64-74f969419411.jpg?v=1778106565"},{"product_id":"chord-hugo-tt2-dac-preamp-headphone-amp-black","title":"Chord Hugo TT2  DAC \/ Preamp \/ Headphone Amp - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Desktop DAC With Serious Processing Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Chord Hugo TT2 is a DAC, a preamp and a headphone amp. It is built around a Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA. Chord writes its own WTA filter onto that chip, running 98,304 taps across 86 parallel cores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is double the tap count of the smaller Hugo 2. It is about five times the power of the first Hugo TT, the model it replaces. It swaps the battery for six super capacitors, which can hand over high, steady current the moment it is asked for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLit spherical controls on the front show the input and the incoming sample rate. They do it with a color scale. A small remote handles volume and source from your chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBalanced and Unbalanced Outputs, Serious Headroom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInputs cover USB Type-B, two coax BNC, and two optical connections. PCM decodes up to 768kHz at 16 to 32 bits. DSD support runs from DSD64 to DSD512 over DoP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line stages. Two 6.35mm jacks and one 3.5mm jack sit on the front. Two DX BNC outputs are there as well, held back for future Chord products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphone output reaches 7.3 watts into 8 ohms unbalanced. Balanced, it reaches 18 watts into the same load. Distortion is just 0.00016% at 6 watts. Dynamic range is rated at 127dB A-weighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA three-stage crossfeed and a four-stage filter are both set from the menu. Digital volume control keeps the signal path clean. Output impedance is just 0.042 ohms, and the most it draws is 30 watts. It measures 5.2 by 23.5 by 23.8cm and weighs 2.53kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRichard Barclay reviewed the Hugo TT2 for The Ear in September 2019. He found \"breathtaking speed and clarity,\" matched with \"variegated timbres.\" Together, he wrote, they \"provide a highly detailed yet well-rounded listening experience with no hint of sterility.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBarclay also singled out the noise floor for praise, noting that the \"TT2 offers an exceptionally quiet backdrop regardless of gain setting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Simpson reviewed it for Audiograde in January 2024, as part of Chord's full Hugo Table Top range. \"The clarity with which they present the music is exceptional for a recording at this sample rate,\" he wrote, \"and would put many a hi-res recording to shame.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSimpson found that percussion in particular showed off the system's composure. \"It's the attack which they bring to the start\/stop nature of the percussion,\" he wrote, \"that shows how unflappable this combination is.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want one box to handle DAC, preamp, and headphone duty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced and unbalanced line outputs sit alongside three headphone jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding, hard-to-drive headphones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 18W RMS balanced output covers even power-hungry planar and dynamic headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone building a desktop system with a power amp or active speakers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital volume control and balanced XLR outputs let the TT2 work directly as a preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want proven, independently reviewed performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two named reviewers at established publications praised its clarity, timing, and quiet backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the desk to be its home\u003c\/strong\u003e — mains and super-capacitor power let the TT2 run without the compromises a battery would impose. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect a computer to the USB input, or a transport or streamer to one of the coax or optical inputs. Run the balanced or unbalanced output to your amplifier or powered speakers. Or plug headphones directly into one of the three headphone jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUse the included remote to switch inputs and set volume, and cycle through the crossfeed and filter settings from the front panel to suit your headphones or recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the Chord Hugo TT2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e that benefit from its high-power balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e or active speakers for a compact desktop system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital cables\u003c\/a\u003e to connect a transport or streaming source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean run to the amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is this different from the Hugo 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe TT2 runs double the Hugo 2's WTA filter tap count. It also adds balanced XLR outputs, higher headphone output power, and a desktop-sized chassis. The Hugo 2 stays more compact and portable, running on an internal battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use this as a preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Digital volume control and balanced or unbalanced line outputs let the TT2 connect directly to a power amplifier or active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat are the DX BNC outputs for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey're reserved for future Chord products and aren't currently used. Think of them as forward compatibility rather than a connection you'll need today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChord Electronics covers the Hugo TT2 with a three-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much headphone power is there?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e7.3 watts RMS into 8 ohms unbalanced, and 18 watts RMS into 8 ohms balanced, with distortion of 0.00016% at 6 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003ePassion for Sound on the Hugo TT2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JT4sky2Cxik\" title=\"Chord Hugo TT2 DAC\/Amp Review - Imperfect, but amazing!\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAnd Audio Science Review measures it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N3E16H_-T_o\" title=\"Chord Hugo TT2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about DAC filters and crossfeed, matching a headphone amp to your headphones, or getting the most from your digital source? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983421890733,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGTT2-BLK","price":5695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHHUGTT2_BLK_01-2024__97587.1728433283.1280.1280_627fab12-10cc-49b3-ad7c-318d435f5c69.jpg?v=1778097324"},{"product_id":"chord-hugo-tt2-dac-preamp-headphone-amp-silver","title":"Chord Hugo TT2  DAC \/ Preamp \/ Headphone Amp - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Desktop DAC With Serious Processing Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Chord Hugo TT2 is a DAC, a preamp and a headphone amp. It is built around a Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA. Chord writes its own WTA filter onto that chip, running 98,304 taps across 86 parallel cores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is double the tap count of the smaller Hugo 2. It is about five times the power of the first Hugo TT, the model it replaces. It swaps the battery for six super capacitors, which can hand over high, steady current the moment it is asked for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLit spherical controls on the front show the input and the incoming sample rate. They do it with a color scale. A small remote handles volume and source from your chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBalanced and Unbalanced Outputs, Serious Headroom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInputs cover USB Type-B, two coax BNC, and two optical connections. PCM decodes up to 768kHz at 16 to 32 bits. DSD support runs from DSD64 to DSD512 over DoP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line stages. Two 6.35mm jacks and one 3.5mm jack sit on the front. Two DX BNC outputs are there as well, held back for future Chord products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphone output reaches 7.3 watts into 8 ohms unbalanced. Balanced, it reaches 18 watts into the same load. Distortion is just 0.00016% at 6 watts. Dynamic range is rated at 127dB A-weighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA three-stage crossfeed and a four-stage filter are both set from the menu. Digital volume control keeps the signal path clean. Output impedance is just 0.042 ohms, and the most it draws is 30 watts. It measures 5.2 by 23.5 by 23.8cm and weighs 2.53kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRichard Barclay reviewed the Hugo TT2 for The Ear in September 2019. He found \"breathtaking speed and clarity,\" matched with \"variegated timbres.\" Together, he wrote, they \"provide a highly detailed yet well-rounded listening experience with no hint of sterility.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBarclay also singled out the noise floor for praise, noting that the \"TT2 offers an exceptionally quiet backdrop regardless of gain setting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Simpson reviewed it for Audiograde in January 2024, as part of Chord's full Hugo Table Top range. \"The clarity with which they present the music is exceptional for a recording at this sample rate,\" he wrote, \"and would put many a hi-res recording to shame.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSimpson found that percussion in particular showed off the system's composure. \"It's the attack which they bring to the start\/stop nature of the percussion,\" he wrote, \"that shows how unflappable this combination is.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want one box to handle DAC, preamp, and headphone duty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced and unbalanced line outputs sit alongside three headphone jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding, hard-to-drive headphones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 18W RMS balanced output covers even power-hungry planar and dynamic headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone building a desktop system with a power amp or active speakers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital volume control and balanced XLR outputs let the TT2 work directly as a preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want proven, independently reviewed performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two named reviewers at established publications praised its clarity, timing, and quiet backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the desk to be its home\u003c\/strong\u003e — mains and super-capacitor power let the TT2 run without the compromises a battery would impose. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect a computer to the USB input, or a transport or streamer to one of the coax or optical inputs. Run the balanced or unbalanced output to your amplifier or powered speakers. Or plug headphones directly into one of the three headphone jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUse the included remote to switch inputs and set volume, and cycle through the crossfeed and filter settings from the front panel to suit your headphones or recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the Chord Hugo TT2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e that benefit from its high-power balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e or active speakers for a compact desktop system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital cables\u003c\/a\u003e to connect a transport or streaming source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean run to the amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is this different from the Hugo 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe TT2 runs double the Hugo 2's WTA filter tap count. It also adds balanced XLR outputs, higher headphone output power, and a desktop-sized chassis. The Hugo 2 stays more compact and portable, running on an internal battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use this as a preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Digital volume control and balanced or unbalanced line outputs let the TT2 connect directly to a power amplifier or active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat are the DX BNC outputs for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey're reserved for future Chord products and aren't currently used. Think of them as forward compatibility rather than a connection you'll need today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChord Electronics covers the Hugo TT2 with a three-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much headphone power is there?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e7.3 watts RMS into 8 ohms unbalanced, and 18 watts RMS into 8 ohms balanced, with distortion of 0.00016% at 6 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003ePassion for Sound on the Hugo TT2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JT4sky2Cxik\" title=\"Chord Hugo TT2 DAC\/Amp Review - Imperfect, but amazing!\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAnd Audio Science Review measures it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N3E16H_-T_o\" title=\"Chord Hugo TT2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about DAC filters and crossfeed, matching a headphone amp to your headphones, or getting the most from your digital source? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45983421956269,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGTT2-SIL","price":5695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHHUGTT2_SIL_02-Large__89672.1728433637.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778097229"},{"product_id":"chord-bertti-stereo-power-amplifier","title":"Chord BerTTi Stereo Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFifty-Five Watts, Built Like Nothing Else\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe BerTTi is a Chord Electronics amplifier, which means it looks like no other component on the shelf and is engineered to match. Fifty-five watts into 8 ohms, from a chassis 235mm wide weighing 3.75kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe circuit is Chord's ULTIMA dual-feed-forward topology, taken from the company's reference amplifiers. Feed-forward error correction is an unusual approach, and it is why the numbers below look the way they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFrequency response runs from 5Hz to 100kHz, holding within half a decibel across all of it. That is a bandwidth most amplifiers many times this size and this price never manage to reach at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInside the Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion measures 0.008% and signal-to-noise 87dB A-weighted. Chord trades the headline noise figure for its correction topology, and the very wide bandwidth is where the benefit of that trade actually shows itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth a stereo pair of balanced XLRs and a stereo pair of gold-plated unbalanced RCAs are fitted, so the BerTTi takes a professional or a domestic source without needing an adapter of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt measures 59mm high, 235 wide and 256 deep, and weighs 3.75kg. Chord covers US-distributed product with a 5-year warranty, and that cover transfers with the product if you sell it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want something you will actually look at\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chord builds its casework from machined aircraft-grade aluminum, and the BerTTi looks like nothing else you can put on a shelf at any price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e — fifty-five watts is plenty for a sensitive pair in a normal room, and the ULTIMA topology matters more here than raw output does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou care about bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel is wider than amplifiers many times this size manage, which keeps phase behavior tidy inside the range you hear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou might sell it one day\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chord's 5-year US warranty transfers with the product, which is unusual and worth real money at resale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want separates\u003c\/strong\u003e — volume and input switching live in the preamp or streamer\/DAC ahead of it; choose from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect your preamplifier by balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA. Speakers go to the outputs. At 235mm wide it sits comfortably beside another half-width component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKeep the original packaging. Chord's warranty terms ask for it, along with the original receipt, if you ever need to make a claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHere are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required, and the natural next decision — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carry the current properly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR is the better run from preamp to amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the amplifier a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e55 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is ULTIMA topology?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChord's dual-feed-forward circuit with error correction, taken from the company's reference amplifiers. It is an unusual approach to keeping distortion low across a very wide bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it take balanced inputs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. A stereo pair of balanced XLRs and a stereo pair of gold-plated unbalanced RCAs are both fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow wide is the bandwidth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e5Hz to 100kHz within half a decibel, with distortion of 0.008% and signal-to-noise of 87dB A-weighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e235mm wide, 256mm deep and 59mm high, weighing 3.75kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years on US-distributed product, and the cover is transferable. Keep the original receipt and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn introduction to the BerTTi and where it sits in Chord's range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ji-I0ftL-2o\" title=\"Introducing Chord BerTTi Stereo Power Amplifier\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA hands-on test with a pair of loudspeakers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iciv9h5NSEs\" title=\"CHORD BERTTI Tested\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridging an amplifier to mono, or building a separates system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982014603437,"sku":"NEW-CHBERTTI-SIL","price":5515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983269486765,"sku":"NEW-CHBERTTI-BLK","price":5515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHBERTTI_SIL_02_2024__65308.1725043039.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778152156"},{"product_id":"chord-hugo-m-scaler","title":"Chord Hugo M Scaler","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Million Taps, Before Your DAC Ever Sees the Signal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Hugo M Scaler sits between your source and your DAC and rebuilds the digital signal before conversion happens. Its filter runs 1,015,808 WTA taps. A very good DAC might use a few thousand. That difference is the whole product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe idea comes from Chord's flagship BLU MKII transport, brought down into a standalone box you can put in front of a DAC you already own. Rob Watts wrote the filter; the FPGA inside runs it. Nothing about it is a conventional off-the-shelf chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt measures 23.5cm wide, 23.8cm deep and 4cm tall, and weighs 2.55kg, in black or silver. The box is unusually complete: the power supply, a remote, a USB cable, two BNC cables, an optical cable and batteries all come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Goes In, and What Comes Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInputs cover most systems. There is a galvanically isolated USB Type-B, two coaxial BNC inputs and two optical inputs, all accepting PCM up to 192kHz. Galvanic isolation on the USB matters because a computer is an electrically noisy thing to connect to a hi-fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs are where the pairing decision gets made. A galvanically isolated dual BNC output reaches 768kHz with a DAC that accepts dual-data, which is where the M Scaler does its most complete work. A single BNC S\/PDIF output and an optical output run to 705.6kHz for everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChord's own DACs take the dual BNC feed directly, which is the reason the M Scaler and the Qutest are so often bought together. Other makes connect happily over the single BNC or optical output instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Upscaler Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a DAC you like\u003c\/strong\u003e — the M Scaler improves what that DAC is given to work with rather than replacing it, so the component you chose stays in the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost of your library is CD-rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — the filter has the most work to do on 44.1kHz material, which is exactly where a large collection usually sits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a Chord DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dual BNC output carries 768kHz into a Qutest, Hugo or TT, which is the full-rate connection the M Scaler was designed around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it to arrive ready to use\u003c\/strong\u003e — the power supply, remote, USB cable, two BNC cables and an optical cable are all in the box, so nothing else needs ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a converter you like\u003c\/strong\u003e — the M Scaler upscales ahead of it — pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYour source connects to the M Scaler first — a computer or streamer over USB, a disc player or television over coaxial BNC or optical. The M Scaler then feeds your DAC, and the DAC feeds your amplifier as it always did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf your DAC takes dual BNC, use both supplied cables and you get the full 768kHz. If it does not, run the single BNC or the optical output instead. The remote selects input and upscaling rate from your seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Hugo M Scaler? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The M Scaler needs one downstream — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed it over USB or coaxial — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD Transport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the filter has the most to do — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cd-players-and-transports\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCD Players \u0026amp; Transports\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the run onward from your DAC — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does an upscaler actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt reconstructs the digital signal at a much higher sample rate before conversion, using a far longer filter than a DAC has room for. Your DAC then converts an easier signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many taps does the filter use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e1,015,808 WTA taps, running on a custom-programmed FPGA rather than an off-the-shelf converter chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich inputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA galvanically isolated USB Type-B, two coaxial BNC and two optical, all accepting PCM to 192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat rate does it output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 768kHz over the galvanically isolated dual BNC output with a compatible DAC, and up to 705.6kHz over the single BNC S\/PDIF or optical output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it work with a DAC that is not a Chord?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, over the single BNC or optical output. The dual BNC connection and its full 768kHz rate need a DAC built to accept dual data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 15V power supply, an IR remote with batteries, a USB cable, two BNC-to-BNC cables, an optical cable, and the quick start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWatch this product-focused video:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/34p6BbHtEKU\" title=\"Product video\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e13th Note HiFi Reviews examines this model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-8IYFnjUeMg\" title=\"Chord Hugo M Scaler Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about upscaling, digital filters, or matching a DAC to a source? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983421399213,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGMSC-BLK","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45983421497517,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGMSC-SIL","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHHUGMSC_SIL_01-Large__22704.1728432482.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778095251"},{"product_id":"chord-hugo-2-dac-and-headphone-amplifier","title":"Chord Hugo 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eChord Does Not Buy Its Converter Chips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAlmost every DAC on the market uses an off-the-shelf converter chip. Chord does not. The Hugo 2 is built around a Xilinx Artix 7 field-programmable gate array that Chord codes itself, running a filter of its own design with 49,152 taps and a ten-element pulse array.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is the whole argument for the price. The company has been refining this approach since long before the first Hugo arrived in 2014, and what you are buying is the code as much as the hardware inside the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Plays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM runs from 44.1kHz all the way to 768kHz, at 16 to 32 bits, and DSD from DSD64 through to DSD512. Four filter settings and a three-stage crossfeed let you adjust the character a little without touching anything else in the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Desktop DAC You Can Put in a Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo internal lithium-ion batteries give better than seven hours of playback and recharge in about four, so the Hugo 2 works away from the mains. It is not a pocket device, but it will sit in a bag and run a pair of headphones all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEverything Plugs In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInputs cover optical at up to 24-bit and 192kHz, coaxial RCA at up to 384kHz, and an HD USB input that carries the full 768kHz and DSD512. Bluetooth with aptX handles a phone when a cable is inconvenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere are two headphone outputs, a 3.5mm and a full-size 6.35mm, so both of your pairs stay plugged in. A pair of RCA line outputs turns the Hugo 2 into the front end of a speaker system rather than only a headphone rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe controls are the part people notice first. Chord uses illuminated spheres that change color to show input, filter, volume and sample rate. It looks like nothing else, and it takes a little learning before the colors mean anything to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e made the Hugo 2 an Awards 2022 winner under the headline \"A stunning sequel from Chord.\" Its verdict: the Hugo 2 \"proves well worth its not inconsiderable sum.\" First among the strengths it listed: \"Prodigiously detailed, dynamic and coherent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe magazine's verdict went further. \"There isn’t another DAC around at anywhere near this sort of price able to communicate so torrentially, so unambiguously or so effortlessly,\" it wrote. \"We like it a lot.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe same review listed two practical caveats. On the sphere controls: \"All those colours can get confusing.\" And on carrying it about: \"Not strictly speaking portable.\" It travels happily in a bag, but it is not a pocket device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want conversion nobody else can sell you\u003c\/strong\u003e — the FPGA and Chord's own filter code are the product, so this is not a chip you can buy in a cheaper box next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones and on speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — two headphone jacks and a pair of RCA line outputs mean one box serves the desk and the main system without being unplugged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou travel with your listening\u003c\/strong\u003e — seven hours of battery and a four-hour recharge mean it works on a train or in a hotel, not just at a desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sources are a mixture\u003c\/strong\u003e — USB, coaxial, optical and Bluetooth aptX all feed the same converter, so a laptop, a transport and a phone can stay connected at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hugo 2 is a converter and headphone amp\u003c\/strong\u003e — the line outputs need an amplifier to reach passive speakers. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects on HD USB, which carries the highest rates. A disc transport or a streamer uses the coaxial or optical input, and a phone pairs over Bluetooth with aptX. Switch between them from the sphere on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphones go into the 3.5mm or the 6.35mm jack. To feed a system, run the RCA line outputs to an integrated amplifier or a preamp. Charging is over the supplied 2.1A adapter, and it runs on battery while you listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both jack sizes are covered — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the line outputs and a pair of speakers — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good USB or coaxial run into the Hugo 2 — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a harder-to-drive pair joins the collection — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphone Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM from 44.1kHz to 768kHz at 16 to 32 bits, and DSD from DSD64 through DSD512 over the USB input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBetter than seven hours of playback, recharging in around four hours with the supplied 2.1A charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich inputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHD USB, coaxial RCA, optical Toslink and Bluetooth with aptX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it with speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIts RCA line outputs feed an integrated amplifier or preamp, so it can act as the digital front end of a speaker system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat do the colored spheres mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey show input, filter, volume and incoming sample rate. It takes a little learning, and the manual maps every color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have a balanced headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth jacks, the 3.5mm and the 6.35mm, are unbalanced. A balanced cable needs an adapter to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? reviews the Hugo 2 on camera:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QhmxaHYiDwQ\" title=\"Chord Hugo 2 review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Amplify Audio Reviews revisits it some years on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3XFaP3fmiGo\" title=\"Chord Hugo 2 Review: Still Relevant in 2023?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about DACs, headphone amplifiers, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45981997007021,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGO2-BLK","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45983182094509,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGO2-SIL","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHHUGO2_BLK_FRONT-Large__82246.1728433067.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778092328"},{"product_id":"chord-hugo-tt2-dac-preamp-headphone-amp","title":"Chord Hugo TT2  DAC \/ Preamp \/ Headphone Amp","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Desktop DAC With Serious Processing Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Chord Hugo TT2 is a DAC, a preamp and a headphone amp. It is built around a Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA. Chord writes its own WTA filter onto that chip, running 98,304 taps across 86 parallel cores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is double the tap count of the smaller Hugo 2. It is about five times the power of the first Hugo TT, the model it replaces. It swaps the battery for six super capacitors, which can hand over high, steady current the moment it is asked for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLit spherical controls on the front show the input and the incoming sample rate. They do it with a color scale. A small remote handles volume and source from your chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBalanced and Unbalanced Outputs, Serious Headroom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInputs cover USB Type-B, two coax BNC, and two optical connections. PCM decodes up to 768kHz at 16 to 32 bits. DSD support runs from DSD64 to DSD512 over DoP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line stages. Two 6.35mm jacks and one 3.5mm jack sit on the front. Two DX BNC outputs are there as well, held back for future Chord products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphone output reaches 7.3 watts into 8 ohms unbalanced. Balanced, it reaches 18 watts into the same load. Distortion is just 0.00016% at 6 watts. Dynamic range is rated at 127dB A-weighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA three-stage crossfeed and a four-stage filter are both set from the menu. Digital volume control keeps the signal path clean. Output impedance is just 0.042 ohms, and the most it draws is 30 watts. It measures 5.2 by 23.5 by 23.8cm and weighs 2.53kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRichard Barclay reviewed the Hugo TT2 for The Ear in September 2019. He found \"breathtaking speed and clarity,\" matched with \"variegated timbres.\" Together, he wrote, they \"provide a highly detailed yet well-rounded listening experience with no hint of sterility.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBarclay also singled out the noise floor for praise, noting that the \"TT2 offers an exceptionally quiet backdrop regardless of gain setting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Simpson reviewed it for Audiograde in January 2024, as part of Chord's full Hugo Table Top range. \"The clarity with which they present the music is exceptional for a recording at this sample rate,\" he wrote, \"and would put many a hi-res recording to shame.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSimpson found that percussion in particular showed off the system's composure. \"It's the attack which they bring to the start\/stop nature of the percussion,\" he wrote, \"that shows how unflappable this combination is.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want one box to handle DAC, preamp, and headphone duty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced and unbalanced line outputs sit alongside three headphone jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding, hard-to-drive headphones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 18W RMS balanced output covers even power-hungry planar and dynamic headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone building a desktop system with a power amp or active speakers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital volume control and balanced XLR outputs let the TT2 work directly as a preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want proven, independently reviewed performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two named reviewers at established publications praised its clarity, timing, and quiet backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the desk to be its home\u003c\/strong\u003e — mains and super-capacitor power let the TT2 run without the compromises a battery would impose. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect a computer to the USB input, or a transport or streamer to one of the coax or optical inputs. Run the balanced or unbalanced output to your amplifier or powered speakers. Or plug headphones directly into one of the three headphone jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUse the included remote to switch inputs and set volume, and cycle through the crossfeed and filter settings from the front panel to suit your headphones or recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the Chord Hugo TT2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e that benefit from its high-power balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e or active speakers for a compact desktop system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital cables\u003c\/a\u003e to connect a transport or streaming source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean run to the amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is this different from the Hugo 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe TT2 runs double the Hugo 2's WTA filter tap count. It also adds balanced XLR outputs, higher headphone output power, and a desktop-sized chassis. The Hugo 2 stays more compact and portable, running on an internal battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use this as a preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Digital volume control and balanced or unbalanced line outputs let the TT2 connect directly to a power amplifier or active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat are the DX BNC outputs for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey're reserved for future Chord products and aren't currently used. Think of them as forward compatibility rather than a connection you'll need today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChord Electronics covers the Hugo TT2 with a three-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much headphone power is there?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e7.3 watts RMS into 8 ohms unbalanced, and 18 watts RMS into 8 ohms balanced, with distortion of 0.00016% at 6 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003ePassion for Sound on the Hugo TT2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JT4sky2Cxik\" title=\"Chord Hugo TT2 DAC\/Amp Review - Imperfect, but amazing!\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAnd Audio Science Review measures it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N3E16H_-T_o\" title=\"Chord Hugo TT2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about DAC filters and crossfeed, matching a headphone amp to your headphones, or getting the most from your digital source? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45983421890733,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGTT2-BLK","price":5695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45983421956269,"sku":"NEW-CHHUGTT2-SIL","price":5695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CHHUGTT2_BLK_01-2024__97587.1728433283.1280.1280_627fab12-10cc-49b3-ad7c-318d435f5c69.jpg?v=1778097324"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/chord.oembed","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}