[MacedonianHero]

   
You sold your TT!
 
Making room for Hugo 2 now are we? 

 
I will be reviewing the Hugo 2, but no, I don't think I would consider it a "desktop" solution. I do need balanced outputs for my 2 balanced amps (LL2 and GS-X Mk2).

 

[SeaWo|f]

Here is the question though with its increase it tap count could it surpass similarly priced desktop dacs even though it's limited to SE output. And if it's fed with a good dedicated source would that make up for the less sophisticated USB input compared to the TT or other desktop devices. That's what in reality interests me.

 

[MacedonianHero]

Here is the question though with its increase it tap count could it surpass similarly priced desktop dacs even though it's limited to SE output. And if it's fed with a good dedicated source would that make up for the less sophisticated USB input compared to the TT or other desktop devices. That's what in reality interests me.

 
There is so much more to a DAC's sound quality than "tap counts" to consider. 

 

[SeaWo|f]

Oh i get it.. that's why i find it as a particularly interesting test of this application. I think it is rightfully the headline feature of Cord DACs, and given how Rob is testing how deep the well goes it just makes this whole time more engaging for me. 

 

[Ruben D]

Anyone who says the number of taps isn't important is an idiot. Right up there with head nods and finger clicks, the number of toe taps is one of the most important thing a DAC does. 

 

[bmichels]

   
I will be reviewing the Hugo 2, but no, I don't think I would consider it a "desktop" solution. I do need balanced outputs for my 2 balanced amps (LL2 and GS-X Mk2).

 
Get a pair of Hugo2 to built a dual mono configuration 

 

 

 

[toears]

I need a Hugo 2 to exhaust my ciems and kick enjoy in to my brains. Also to keep external noise out for good (people at work). It will be my desktop solution. The best I will ever get. I'm sure. taps, kicks etc aside. 

 

[Peter Hyatt]

For me, the Hugo 2 will be an endgame component. I have my endgame in ear monitors and headphones.  Source is always going to be the digital smart phone/lap top, or Poly for Mojo.
 
It's likely as close as I will ever come to DAVE, and although my plan is to keep Mojo for while exercising, I wonder if the increased data will 'spoil' Mojo for me, the way Mojo spoiled everything else.  My wife is excited about the Poly.  
 
Its very exciting.  
 
For me, it will be both desk top (work) and portable.  
 
@John, if you can let us know an expected release date is firm, it would be great.  

 

[Triode User]

I have seen a UK dealer saying they will be shipping them to customers on Mon 6th March.

 

[Peter Hyatt]

  I have seen a UK dealer saying they will be shipping them to customers on Mon 6th March.

Wow!  
 
I hope US is not far behind!!

 

[Maru10]

   
Get a pair of Hugo2 to built a dual mono configuration 

 

 

 
I know this was a joke, but nonetheless; Is there a theoretical possibility to connect two dacs parallel to make them act as dual mono? how to split the usb signal? I happen to have two dacs of the same model, so I could try to play with it .
 
O recon this is foolish idea as I cannot imagine how to connect the dacs in a way that would enhance the signal processing quality...
 
 
 
Oh, to keep the post at least in the general direction of the topic (or at least near Chord), I am currently listening David Bowie's Lodger, Tidal via SMSL X-USB, coax to Qute HD and rca to Cayin IHA6. Even though I heard this album hundreds of times (though not the best of Mr. Bowie's work, it is my first album of his I ever bought), and I cannot stop wondering what was hidden from me until now. I really cannot cease to be amazed what Qute does with plain CD quality...

 

[maxh22]

I know this was a joke, but nonetheless; Is there a theoretical possibility to connect two dacs parallel to make them act as dual mono? how to split the usb signal? I happen to have two dacs of the same model, so I could try to play with it .

O recon this is foolish idea as I cannot imagine how to connect the dacs in a way that would enhance the signal processing quality...



Oh, to keep the post at least in the general direction of the topic (or at least near Chord), I am currently listening David Bowie's Lodger, Tidal via SMSL X-USB, coax to Qute HD and rca to Cayin IHA6. Even though I heard this album hundreds of times (though not the best of Mr. Bowie's work, it is my first album of his I ever bought), and I cannot stop wondering what was hidden from me until now. I really cannot cease to be amazed what Qute does with plain CD quality...

Have you done a Qute HD vs Mojo comparison? From what I've read the Qute series (pre-Hugo) has a richer though not as resolving sound as Hugo. Haven't heard it myself so your impressions would be great!

 

[miketlse]

  I have seen a UK dealer saying they will be shipping them to customers on Mon 6th March.

They have had the same date displayed for several weeks, which probably means:
 

• If there have been a lot of hugo 2 pre-orders, and all the initial relatively small batches are already now 'reserved', then the date should have been updated
• There have been only a few hugo 2 pre-orders, and the date is still realistic

 
Given the number of posts from people saying that they are keen to buy the Hugo 2, part of me would expect no. 1 to be appropriate.
 
The rest of me suspects that all the 'keen  buyers', are waiting until we get some more user reviews, not based on findings from a noisy camjam environment - so the number of pre-orders could still be relatively small. 

 

[toears]

off topic. is there such a thing as an analytical tube amp? or is this a contradiction? Might one of the filters come close to it?

 

[Maru10]

Have you done a Qute HD vs Mojo comparison? From what I've read the Qute series (pre-Hugo) has a richer though not as resolving sound as Hugo. Haven't heard it myself so your impressions would be great!

My opinion would be biased by two factors. I uso mojo without external amp AND with different phones (MOJO > Audeze sine, HD > Cayin IHA6 > HE560) That being said, I like mojo very much, but not as much as my "adult" setup. Since I received my Qute HD last week, I am spending most of my listening time in the attic with Hifimans on my head, as I love the rich sound. Never heard Hugo though, so I cannot compare with that beast.
 
Now I am pondering how to upgrade next. Hifiman edition X, Hugo 2 or 2Qute...