Chord 2Go & 2Yu Wired/Wireless Network streamer and S/PDIF adaptor - Official thread

Jul 20, 2024 at 4:17 PM Post #6,361 of 6,425
Looks like firmware updates for Hugo 2 + 2go are working now, at least for GoFigure on Android (Pixel 8 Pro). Updated first to 1.6.0, then 1.6.1. Each time GoFigure lost 2go connection, and Hugo 2 + 2go had to be power-cycled, but each time the update took. Just thought I'd put it here in case some of you are waiting for a working firmware update channel.
 
Jul 20, 2024 at 7:21 PM Post #6,362 of 6,425
After owning many of the top DAPs on the market, the Hugo 2Go solution is the best package I've found for accurate yet vibrant sound quality. Yes, there are some software difficulties, however they are workable, having come from Luxury and Precision DAPs, it's familiar territory. Using the Hugo 2Go as a DAC for two channel, a DAP on the go or a soundcard for the Mac/PC I think the value for money is decent. I am happy with this unit and would recommend it to anyone, especially if you can get a Hugo 2 on the used market for 1200-1400. The 2Go is a natural addition.
 
Jul 21, 2024 at 11:02 PM Post #6,363 of 6,425
Hi, just got my hugo 2 about a month ago and now considering adding the 2go.
I am also a mojo/poly user so hopefully i can navigate the 2go with some familiarity.

Been reading since last night and would like to ask for some users' thoughts on this one:

I am primarily an apple music user as tidal and qobuz are not officially available in our country, there are workarounds to sign up for trials but not long term. Would just like to confirm, this means i could only rely on airplay connecting to hugo2/2go?

I have a walkman dap zx707 and an iphone 15 that is what i use to connect to hugo 2 via usb-c to micro usb, i take it this will be better than the airplay connection i will have if i stick to the hugo2/2go connection?

Just wondering if 2go will be a good path for me, i could get one for about $700 still in good condition and would love not to use cables to connect my dap/iphone but the fact that i cant maximize it in the long term is holding me back.
Thanks in advance for any inputs/advice on this one :)
 
Jul 22, 2024 at 2:23 AM Post #6,364 of 6,425
Hi, just got my hugo 2 about a month ago and now considering adding the 2go.
I am also a mojo/poly user so hopefully i can navigate the 2go with some familiarity.

Been reading since last night and would like to ask for some users' thoughts on this one:

I am primarily an apple music user as tidal and qobuz are not officially available in our country, there are workarounds to sign up for trials but not long term. Would just like to confirm, this means i could only rely on airplay connecting to hugo2/2go?

I have a walkman dap zx707 and an iphone 15 that is what i use to connect to hugo 2 via usb-c to micro usb, i take it this will be better than the airplay connection i will have if i stick to the hugo2/2go connection?

Just wondering if 2go will be a good path for me, i could get one for about $700 still in good condition and would love not to use cables to connect my dap/iphone but the fact that i cant maximize it in the long term is holding me back.
Thanks in advance for any inputs/advice on this one :)
2Go essentially has the same functionality as Poly so no Qobuz/Tidal means no high-res streaming but there is nothing wrong with AirPlay. 2Go is not completely worthless without at least one of those high-res streaming subscriptions but is limited to lossless CD resolution, be careful though, Apple Music will resample the Airplay stream to AAC, other streaming apps do not.

Can I hear a difference between lossless CD quality and Apple's AAC, not really, let me know if you do. :)

I do have quite a few albums on the SD card's too, some in up to 192/24 and use my preferred app, Rigelian to play these, other apps are available.

$700 does not sound like a brilliant deal though, I could get one used good condition in the UK for around £500, I'd try waiting for a used deal at around $600 or perhaps the seller would take and offer?
 
Jul 22, 2024 at 11:13 AM Post #6,365 of 6,425
Looks like firmware updates for Hugo 2 + 2go are working now, at least for GoFigure on Android (Pixel 8 Pro). Updated first to 1.6.0, then 1.6.1. Each time GoFigure lost 2go connection, and Hugo 2 + 2go had to be power-cycled, but each time the update took. Just thought I'd put it here in case some of you are waiting for a working firmware update channel.

I gave it a try based on your post and it also updated to firmware 1.6.1 finally.

Let's see if the Chord Poly also now updates correctly as I had the same problem on the Poly too.
 
Jul 22, 2024 at 11:20 AM Post #6,366 of 6,425
Interestingly, the Poly also updated.

As a positive, both the Chord 2Go and Poly showed up as UPnP/DLNA devices on my home network after the update was finished. So it could be possible that Chord improved their crappy UPnP/DLNA with this firmware upgrade?
 
Sep 3, 2024 at 3:03 PM Post #6,368 of 6,425
Not updating to current firmware for both 2go and Poly when using iOS / Apple product. I’ve tried everything under the sun, it finishes downloading but it never seems to install the firmware.
 
Sep 3, 2024 at 3:27 PM Post #6,369 of 6,425
Not updating to current firmware for both 2go and Poly when using iOS / Apple product. I’ve tried everything under the sun, it finishes downloading but it never seems to install the firmware.

Same for me. I'm stuck on 1.5.7 trying to upgrade with IOS.

Interestingly, the connection to my wifi has never been better. I did upgrade from eeros to orbis since I last tried it. Been really enjoying using it the past couple of nights.

Any idea what advantages the newer firmware has?
 
Sep 4, 2024 at 6:48 PM Post #6,370 of 6,425
Me too, I can´t go from 1.5.7 to 1.6.0 (Android)
Information about the last version of the firmware (1.6.1) can be found in mmon-audio: https://www.moon-audio.com/blogs/expert-advice/chord-2go-poly-latest-firmware-updates

I wrote Chord's support, and received what seems to be the 'standard' answer they are giving since many months ago:
"There are some reported issues with the update server which we are working to resolve at the moment. You'll hopefully receive a notification when an alteration has been made".

Some interesting facts
2go looks for the domain disignupdate.com, that seems was managed by disignconsultants.com. That company was liquidated in Dec 2022: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4250201

It's a shame all the credit Chord has for their solid hardware get lost this way
 
Sep 6, 2024 at 10:35 AM Post #6,371 of 6,425
I got a prompt response from Chord after submitting a ticket about firmware update to the latest. There is a problem that is preventing OTA updates and we will need to send in our units to the local distributor who will receive the "kit" in the next week or two. In the US, I was directed to support@soundorg.com who was also prompt to respond.
 
Sep 6, 2024 at 10:47 AM Post #6,372 of 6,425
I got a prompt response from Chord after submitting a ticket about firmware update to the latest. There is a problem that is preventing OTA updates and we will need to send in our units to the local distributor who will receive the "kit" in the next week or two. In the US, I was directed to support@soundorg.com who was also prompt to respond.
How ridiculous 🤦
 
Sep 22, 2024 at 11:40 AM Post #6,374 of 6,425
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Sep 22, 2024 at 11:57 AM Post #6,375 of 6,425
We have to send it to our local distributor?

Yup! Mine is with The Sound Organisation, but they reported still having problems using some hardware method to update from Chord.
 

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