Hi Ragnay-BY These issues with DSD playback also exists on Linux OS with both 2Qute and Hugo2 DAC's. I have tried virtual everything with both ARM and Intel based setup and a tons of different Linux kernels. Please take a look on this thread on diyaudio.com ...

Hi. Anyone tried to have a DDC , USB=>Spdif on the 2qute. I was wondering if it gets better than just using the USB. I have done a great deal on LPS, so now I have absolute no SMPS on my HIFI outlet. Running switch, 2Qute and PC Endpoint on LPS. I'm really happy with the improvements so far...

I have tried 10+ different Linux kernels and distrubution, 4 different PC/Laptops and yes Chord has dropout on DSD (2Qute). This is not serious tested under Linux. So I can understand your frustration.

Look forward to read the first review of the Chord Qutest.

Properly this would work for the Chord qutest. It does for the Hugo2. https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/dc.red.0200.0020/dc-power-cords/bq-cable/

I really can't tell you. Hugo2 is a really fine Dac. I'm so lucky I can borrow it time to time. If I was a headphone guy I think this would be the Dac.

Could be the fact that I remove the Switch Mode Power Supply from the Power Outlet. Actually I haven't heard the Hugo2 yet without Power Supply. How can 10 ferrites on the USB cable change the sound quality as much as It does ???.

As wrote before I never will use headphones and I don't need the portability of my Dac, so these features on the Hugo2 is unnecessary for me. If you only need a "Desktop" Dac, I think the price difference would be better spend on a better streaming setup, And if it matters in my cause It did a...

Right now I have the 2Qute and a friend of mine has the Hugo2, which I have borrowed until the start of 2018. In my setup their is a difference, but I don't think it's enough to justify the upgrade.

As I wrote before, It could be my Tubes which just don't like Switch Mode Power Supplies, but when I change to LPS the sound just get significant better. If it doesn't give you any difference It's just fine, You'll save a lot of trouble and money too.. Are you using the Hugo2 directly to your...

>>How would a linear power supply work with the Hugo 2 when it's battery-powered? https://chordelectronics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Hugo-2-User-Manual.pdf According to their manual, and a measure of 8.4 watt on my LPS in desktop mode. Their goes current through my LPS. "After 24hrs on...

It's a home made one I'm using.

I was refering to a PC not a laptop, so I can't tell about batteries vs LPS.

I'm using Tube PreAmp (4PL1) and Tube Amp (2A3), and the difference using LPS on both Dac and Streamer (i5 PC) is massive. A friend of mine have the Hugo2, and it's the same for the Hugo2. Don't know if it's only because of the tube setup, it Might be different for transistor amps.

Think we're all are interested, at least I would buy It, 14 days money back returns in Denmark, evaluate it carefully, and hopefully find it a great upgrade ( from my 2Qute ). It's hopefully out before 2020, in the meantime I'm listening to my 2Qute...