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Chord Electronic Introduces A Cutting-Edge Tech For The Next-Gen Performance - The Hugo 2












Headphone Outputs
Chord Hugo 2 features RCA connectors, 3.5mm jack and 6.35mm headphone outputs for seamless connectivity.
Meticulous Design
Chord Hugo 2 is encased in a durable CNC-milled aluminium chassis for durability & impeccable Aesthetics.
All You Need To Know About The Chord Hugo 2
6.35mm (Single-Ended
740mW 32Ω
1050mW 8Ω
Battery : 2x Rechargeable Custom Enix Energies 3.7v 9.6Wh Li-ion (lithium-ion (2600mAh) Batteries*
Tap Length Filter : 49,152 – 10 Element Pulse Array Design
Playtime : 6 Hours (Avg.time)
Charging : Nominal Six (6) Hours Via Micro USB at 1.8amps (Fast Charge) – Nominal Eight (8) Hours at 1amp (Slow Charge)
Connectivity (input): Micro USB (White): 44.1kHz to 768kHz – 16bit to 32bit
Coax Via 3.5mm Jack (Red) : 44.1kHz to 384kHz – 16bit to 32bit
Coax Via (Same) 3.5mm Jack (Dual Data Mode: Yellow) : 44.1kHz to 768kHz – 16bit to 32bit
Optical (Green): 44.1kHz to 96kHz – 16bit to 24bit
Connectivity (Input Wireless) : Bluetooth® (APTX) (Blue): 44.1kHz to 48kHz – 16bit
Connectivity (Output):
1x ¼” Jack Headphone Output
1x 3.5mm Jack Headphone Output
1x Stereo (L & R) RCA Output
PCM Support : 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz. 16 – 32bit
DSD Support : Native Playback Supported. DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD)
Volume Control : Digital, Activated in 1dB Increments. Last Known State Saved Upon Shutdown, With Exception Of Line-Level mode
Line-Level Mode : Activated Via Dual Press of Middle ‘Source’ and ‘Crossfeed’ Buttons. Line level = 3v Via All Outputs. Reset by Power Cycle
Power Saving Mode : Auto-Shutdown After Ten Minutes of Input Inactivity
Driver Support : Driverless With Mac OS X And Linux, Driver Required for Windows OS
2. Hugo 2 User Manual
3. Safety Instructions
4. Drawstring Bag
5. 5V 2A Switching Micro USB Power Supply
6. IR Remote Control
7. Micro USB to Type-A USB Cable
8. Micro to Micro USB OTG Cable
9. Optical Cable
10. Optical to 3.5 mm Optical Cable
11. 2x AAA Batteries
Don't sweat it, this
Chord - Hugo 2 comes with a 3 Year warranty
from Chord Electronics that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Chord Electronics's warranty in India.

With the Hugo 2, Chord Electronics explores new dimensions of portable audio. The Hugo 2 presents next-level sound with a highly natural and accurate presentation of audio in an eye-catching device. Hugo 2 is powerful and highly capable.

I honestly can’t think of a single transportable DAC device out on the market today that can beat the Hugo 2 for pure sound. That bodes well for the end of the year awards.
There isn’t another DAC around at anywhere near this sort of price able to communicate so torrentially, so unambiguously or so effortlessly. We like it a lot.
Chord Electronics’ outstanding Hugo 2: On sound quality and utility – judging it as a complete package – Chord Electronics’ Hugo 2 is the finest DAC I’ve seen/heard/used to date.
The Hugo 2 is their best portable DAC at the moment and you won’t be disappointed in any way. There’s a reason the Hugo 2 also keeps its place in our Best DAC/Amp Recommendations list.
The Hugo 2 is excellent as a DAC and it comes with the ability to amplify some headphones and IEMs extremely well that can be picked up and moved about.
FPGA DAC Chip
Dual AK4499EX + AK4191EQ
Burr-Brown
6.35mm (Single-Ended)
3.5mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)
6.35mm (Single-Ended)
3.5mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)
6.35mm (Single-Ended)
740mW @ 32 Ohms
Upto 2360mW @ 32 Ohms
Upto 5180mW @ 32 Ohms
Bluetooth codecs: aptX
Bluetooth Version: V5.0
Bluetooth codecs: LDAC / aptX HD/ aptX/SBC/AAC
Bluetooth Version: V5.4
Bluetooth codecs: aptX Lossless
aptX Adaptive
aptX
LDAC
LHDC/HWA
AAC
SBC
Upto 7 Hours
Upto 10 Hours
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Yes
Yes
🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only
🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only
🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only
1. Chord Hugo 2
2. Hugo 2 User Manual
3. Safety Instructions
4. Drawstring Bag
5. 5V 2A Switching Micro USB Power Supply
6. IR Remote Control
7. Micro USB To Type-A USB Cable
8. Micro To Micro USB OTG Cable
9. Optical Cable
10. Optical To 3.5 Mm Optical Cable
11. 2x AAA Batteries
1. ONIX Mystic XP1
2. Power Adapter
1. iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2
2. iPower 2 power supply
3. USB-C cable
4. USB-C-to-A adapter
5. TOSLINK optical adapter
6. 3.5mm to 6.3mm headphone adapter
7. iTraveller carrying case
8. User Manual
9. Warranty Card
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Other Details
Generic Name | DAC & Amp |
Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
Importer Details | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
Dimensions | 22 x 13 x 11 CM |
Net Quantity | 1 |
Manufacturer Details | Name: Chord Electronics Ltd. Address: The Pumphouse, Farleigh Bridge, Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone |
Package Contents | Chord Hugo 2 Hugo 2 User ManuaL, Safety InstructionS, Drawstring Bag 5V 2A Switching Micro USB Power Supply IR Remote ControL, Micro USB To Type-A USB Cable Micro To Micro USB OTG Cable Optical Cable Optical To 3.5 Mm Optical Cable 2x AAA Batteries |
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