I’d throw in the Audeze 4z into that mix as well. I currently have one I’m evaluating. When paired with the Hugo 2 they plays to each other’s strengths to create a portable combo like I’ve never heard.
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Well it's reached that point in the rotational cycle of posts where the weekly discussion concerning my ipod touch roon endpoint is just about due....many thanks mk.
can you expand on the 4z with h2g soundquality? did you try 4z with mojopoly? i have and was not impressed.from tt2 mscaler seemed like another beast. curious about h2g experience
4z sounds great but as with all audeze heavy cans the comfort was bad for me.
enragedlemon
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There is definitely an issue with AirPlay but I think it is caused by certain network configurations. Hopefully this is the case as it should be a relatively painless fix.
Sure, I sold the Mojo when I got my Hugo 2 and never looked back. So I can’t comment on the Mojo/4z pairing. I can say that the Hugo 2 was a significant step up in sound quality to my ears. I tried the 4z’s on a couple different amps, like the Gilmore Lite Mk2 and the Cavalli Liquid Carbon 2.0 that I have. But it wasn’t until I tried them with Hugo 2 that I sat up in my chair. The clarity, detail and dynamics jumped out at me. The bass was deep, defined, and impactful. The mids were were clearer, cleaner, and vocals were sweeter. The treble had more clarity and became more open sounding. Imaging and instrument placement took a step up. It just took the 4z’s to another level to my ears.
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I am continuing to update the spreadsheet with posters and issues.
Focusing here just on those owners who are experiencing the clicking issue, some of you are mentioning that the clicking only occurs when using Airplay.
That is interesting feedback, but would be even better with additional info, so:
@NYanakiev , @Doody , @Feedbacker , @muski , @mrandery , @Ards , @EdDale , @MSXX are you able to post whether:
Focusing here just on those owners who are experiencing the clicking issue, some of you are mentioning that the clicking only occurs when using Airplay.
That is interesting feedback, but would be even better with additional info, so:
@NYanakiev , @Doody , @Feedbacker , @muski , @mrandery , @Ards , @EdDale , @MSXX are you able to post whether:
- clicking only with Airplay
- clicking with Airplay and other connection methods (named)
- clicking with other connection methods (named), but excluding Airplay
| Name | Status | Comments |
| NYanakiev | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | |
| Doody | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | |
| supervisor | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | when using Airplay |
| ubs28 | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | when using Airplay |
| joshnor713 | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | All methods |
| enragedlemon | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | when using Airplay |
| Feedbacker | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | |
| muski | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | |
| mrandery | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | |
| Ards | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | |
| EdDale | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) | |
| MSXX | 07 - Owned - Problems (clicking) |
Feedbacker
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I should perhaps add that I have now received a replacement unit from Chord/Audio Sanctuary, who have been excellent, and the clicking issue persists. I'm concluding that it is unlikely to be a hardware problem, therefore, though it isn't conclusive proof. At least Chord now have a unit which has exhibited the behaviour in their possession, so I'm thinking we have to watch this space...
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I had pops (sounding like an old vinyl) which have disappeared with the disengaging of the internet provider’s router.
No issues.
No issues.
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That makes sense as the pops and clicks are likely to be caused by drops in the signal. It is very possible that the WiFi and ethernet hardware within the 2Go is below par and if anything else in the chain is not top spec then problems will arise.
enragedlemon
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I’ve noticed by doing some logging on my router that the 2go doesn’t get a connection speed faster than 72Mbit/s. That means it’s only supports 20Mhz with a single data stream (no MIMO). That’s extremely strange for anything in 2020. @Matt Bartlett I am hoping this is just a software limit (for battery life) rather than a hardware one as this would seriously impact the range the 2go can perform at.
I'm using the 1300 strand Sysconcepts optical cable. IMO the super-expensive optical cables are a waste of money. To the Hugo 2, from the D300REF streamer, a longish stock Chord optical cable and the Sysconcepts were the same.
I suspect that with the very cheap Sony optical cable, which I connected from my iMac, that the distortion/jitter was simply so high that the Hugo 2 couldn't correct for it.
Have you seen my review of the Empyrean? I'm going to throw the Final D8000 Pro in your list. I'm going to review it soon, but it sits in the middle between them.
pjw241142
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I’m listening using a second hand mint pair of Nightowls. Sounds pretty good to me...,,
Mitr1anton
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Hello.
2go with Android, Roon working good
no clicks no pops
2go with Android, Roon working good
no clicks no pops
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