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Chord Electronics - Hugo 2 - The Official Thread
Can someone give tips for what type of LSP to buy or powerbank? What battery should the powerbank have? I know the Hugo 2 is relative new, so maybe its early for many to think of power uppgrades.- John Swe
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Chord Electronics - Hugo 2 - The Official Thread
So after being a little dissapointed with Hugo 2 compered with the 2qute I must say that this has changed and I must say that Hugo 2 is a little better in a every aspect. And it actually outclasses the 2qute in terms of soundstage depth. All of this cant be brain burn-in, this type of bass was...- John Swe
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Chord Electronics - Hugo 2 - The Official Thread
Im using a denon pma2500NE with Dali Epicon 2. I used the 2qute with the line level CD and I now use the Hugo 2 with the extra pre out on the denon. My preffered headphones is the nighthawks, but I have not tried them with the hg2 yet.- John Swe
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Chord Electronics - Hugo 2 - The Official Thread
2qute to Hugo 2 uppgrader reporting in. I have had the Hugo 2 for a day now and just going to do a quick comparison between the two. I feel like the Hugo 2 is a little better in a few departments. It has a more holographic sound and is a tad bit smoother. On the negative side I feel like the bas...- John Swe
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
Good for you! So now atleast 6 people have the sbooster for the 2qute, ALL have had positive resultat. Maybe the doubters needs more proof, maybe God coming down and from high above and slapping them over the head, saying -Buy it you idiot!!- John Swe
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
If there is anyone wondering about the ifi S/PDIF ipurifier benefits with the 2qute, I have picked one up and will try it out this weekend.- John Swe
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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread
Yes of course the music jumps out at you more, a blacker background and a little clearer. But the most significient difference was the smoothness.- John Swe
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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread
I have the nrg 10 for my stereo amp. The sound gets smoother and more lively. Its thick and a hassle to bend, but still a good piece of cable.- John Swe
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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread
While I love these headphones for music, the biggest revelation came when I started to use them for gaming. They make games like The last of us and Alien isolation so immersive because they present everything so well fleshed out and realistic. My beyerdynamics T1, even though they have a larger...- John Swe
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
I have never heard Linn speakers but I use the 2qute with a rega elex-r and Dali speakers and its heaven. So musical that its impossible to do anythin g else than listen while being in the same room. The elex-r is probably my best value buy ever.- John Swe
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
No I have not, I think it's better to wait for the burn in to be done. I promise I will try it if you want to, butt atleast for now the negative effects you heard of is not there for me.- John Swe
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
With the ultra. I have no sensation of the sound being more distant as of now. How much better did it get for you after the recommended burn in of 100 hours? I really want stress this to everyone reading, this thing is AMAZING. This is not an insubstantial nerdy tweak.- John Swe
- Post #681
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
Ok discussion over, the sbooster even without any burn in makes a huge difference. I put on mad max: fury road, a movie I have seen many times on blue ray and also watch scenes from when I tweak and buy new products. The sbooster puts the movie in hyper-realism mode. Everything is super clear...- John Swe
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
So andromeda guess what, I have in my possession an sbooster and an sbooster ultra. Will try it out later this afternoon. Do you use it with the stock power cable, I have an spare isotek premier I could use. Maybe that's overkill and makes no sense.- John Swe
- Post #677
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
Well that's good to hear, have you tried it with an sbooster ultra attached?- John Swe
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
You could have told be that yesterday before I ordered a ifi ipower (thinking I could get away much cheaper) ;). If you feel like providing more impressions through you're remaining time with sbooster, please do. When I receive my ipower I promise to do the same. :)- John Swe
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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread
I can't speak for much of there cables, but I own the diamond toslink (got it on sale). I have it connected between my high-end Blu-ray player and the 2qute DAC. It really makes a difference, the sound is more coherent and punchy with much more clarity. But I think only someone uninformed would...- John Swe
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
Well you're words would comfort and convince me if I was still rational when it came to sound. ;)- John Swe
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Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC announced
Yeah I have been thinking about picking up an sbooster, because when I compare my mojo with the 2qute the 2qute is worse. Maybe it's the power that's the problem. Please report back if you buy it. ;)- John Swe
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Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆
There is definitely some sort of burn in the mojo. After a week, it sounds much fuller, smoother and a tad bit cleaner. It's not brain burn in since I have owned the 2qute for months and should be adjusted to the sound signature. When I picked it up last week I could not hear the vinyl crackling...- John Swe
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Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆
I'm picking up my mojo on Tuesday. How much of a Sq difference is there between using it with an android (USB audio player) and a DAP? I would like to avoid the extra outlay (and it did sound really good with my z3 compact and b&w p7 when I heard it in the store). Also is there any burn in to be...- John Swe
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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread
Thank you inthere and JMC for the information. Some of the nighthawks magic peeked through when I tried them at the store, but I think I'm going to ask if I can borrow them for a couple of days to see how they sound with my equipment at home. I also often get stressed when Im trying out gear at...- John Swe
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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread
#confusion- John Swe
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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread
Have you heard the fostex th-900, thats another headphone that I have thinking about for the same reason I have thought would be good for the same reasons? What you're reference for musical headphones?- John Swe
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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread
I'm really intrigued by the way people describe the sound of the nighthawks. Im coming from using T1 and while they sound very elegant and detailed I'm never engaged while I listen. I want something more natural and musical, I really like the sound of my rega amplifiers (rega elex-r and rega ear...- John Swe
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