What about the Focal Arche? $1000 rebate when you own a Stellia. I have the combination and I’m very happy with it.

I found the difference too small to buy the 590. I don’t think the Hugo 2 is a lame combo with the HE1000v2, but that’s just my personal opinion. I can’t hear what you are hearing. Nevertheless I’m very curious to read what other people think of the difference between the two devices with a...

Hi, I have the exact same question. Have you found any answers yet? I use the Shanling M0 paired with my iPhone using bluetooth and AAC-codec at the moment.

At the moment I’m testing a V590 in my house. My headphone is a Hifiman HE1000 V2. Compared to my Hugo 2 the Violectric seems to drive the HE1000 V2 much more easily. Further I notice that I can raise the volume higher without feeling the need to turn it back.

I’m very happy with the Hugo 2 and the HEX V2 too, but I wonder what a different amplifier would bring in this case like you have.

I use the Hifiman HE1000 V2 with the H2 and I’m totally happy with this combination.

Meze 99 and Hugo 2 is a very bad combination. I’ve tried and found it even unlistenable because of way too much bass. And don’t forget the Aeon Flow Closed, which can solve your 2 problems at once :-)

You should consider a Mr Speakers Æon Flow Closed. I use it next to my Hifiman HE1000 V2 in combination with the Hugo 2.

Rob, I’d like to know your opinion: is it in desktop mode better to leave the Hugo 2 constantly on or turn it off after each use?

I give up. Can’t find the post you’re referring to.

I’m very curious: what album is the album in your story? Don’t forget it’s all about the music, the device is just an instrument.

Hi Rob. I use the Hugo 2 almost exclusively in desktop mode. I use it about one hour a day, sometimes once in two or three days. Is it better to keep it turned on 24/7 than turn it off after use? And if so, what’s the difference in power usage when turned off vs turned off without playing? It...

The Meze 99 is a great Headphone but the match with the Hugo 2 is terrible. I found the combination unlistenable. Way too much bass.

I agree. I have a Violectric V280 but like the Hugo 2 better without this beautiful amp.

I use a Violectric V280, Chord 2Qute and a HEK V2 and I'm totally happy with the music my set makes.