highfell
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[COLOR=FF0000] UK Chord Hugo2 Tour[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]I don't think anyone really needs an introduction to the Hugo2, but here's a brief summary:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]The legend, remastered. The world’s most advanced transportable DAC/Headphone Amp has undergone a drastic redesign - Welcome to Hugo 2. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Beginning with 26,000 taps back in 2013 with the original Hugo, Hugo 2 now has an incredible 49,152 and uses techniques developed over the past four years to deliver a stunningly clear audio performance, such has never been heard from a mobile DAC/Headphone Amp before.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Hugo doesn’t just deliver better performance and measurements, it’s got all new casework developed by Chief Designer - John Franks, increases PCM support to 768kHz and adds up to DSD512 (Octa-DSD) native playback, now includes four filter options, remote control functionality, increased Bluetooth range, and sports Micro USB charging. [/COLOR]
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Hugo 2 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
[/COLOR][COLOR=454545]Chipset: Chord Electronics custom coded Xilinx Artix 7 (XC7A15T) FPGA[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Tap-length: 49,152[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Pulse array: 10 element pulse array design[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.2dB[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Output stage: Class A[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Output impedance: 0.025Ω[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]THD: <0.0001% 1kHz 3v RMS 300Ω[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]THD and noise at 3v RMS: 120dB at 1kHz 300ohms ‘A’ wighted (reference 5.3v)[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Noise 2.6 uV ‘A’ weighted: No measurable noise floor modulation[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Signal to noise ratio: 126dB ‘A’ Weighted[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Channel separation: 135dB at 1kHz 300Ω[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]Power output @ 1kHz 1% THD:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]94mW 300Ω[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]740mW 33Ω[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]1050mW 8Ω[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=454545]UK Tour Details [/color]
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[COLOR=454545]I've been fortunate enough to have been selected by Chord to organize the UK tour for the Hugo2. The tour unit(s) will likely not arrive until mid to late March but I wanted to gather interest before hand. Hopefully we'll have enough people signed on by then. Again, I'm not exactly sure if the tour units will be available in March but I thought it would be good to start gathering applicants.[/COLOR]
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Tour Rules
[/COLOR][COLOR=454545]1. Only established members of Head Fi will be selected. Minimum 100 posts.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]2. Each applicant must write a review if selected. Your honest opinions are required.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]3. Each tour member must treat the unit with respect. I know you will but it needs to be said.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]4. Pictures are a requirement. Alternatively, a video review may be done.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]5. Each selected tour member will have 10 days with the Hugo2 (may be increased depending on the interest level).[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]6. When you received the unit you must notify this thread. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]7. When your time is up each tour member will pay to ship the unit to the next tour member when their time is done.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]8. The unit must be packaged in the original packaging you received it for safe travels, and be shipped to the next tour member with tracking & signature required.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]9. Please post your review to the Chord Hugo2 Product Page, and link to your review in this thread.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]10. Enjoy your time with the unit![/COLOR]
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Application
[/COLOR][COLOR=454545]Please apply by posting in this thread:[/COLOR]
1) General location within United Kingdom i.e., City, County).
2) Links to previous reviews (if any).
3) Previous / Current gear owned.
4) Headphones / IEMs / Speakers you wish to try with the Hugo2.
5) Agree to the terms of completing a product review for the Hugo2 and any documentation that Chord Electronics may require us to sign .
[COLOR=454545]-- If you have any questions - please let me know via PM or in this thread --[/COLOR]
[COLOR=454545]-- Thanks to @x RELIC x for allowing me to copy his formatting and I have used most of his tour rules with slight adaptation --[/COLOR]