[Triode User]

Hugo M Scaler is out with galvanic isolation on USB in and galvanic isolation on BNC out.

It will better perform Blu2 and get rid of all ferrites.

Except that Blu2 already has galvanic isolation on the dual BNC outputs.

From the blu2 manual, "Digital outputs: AES (176.4kHz), BNC S/PDIF (384kHz), and DUAL BNC S/PDIF galvanically isolated"

 

[Whazzzup]

For those interested in premium USB, in my system, no ferrite needed, I started a new thread for chord company Sarum super aray t digital USB....https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-chord-company-sarum-t-digital-super-aray-usb-cable.884705/

In preparation for my new DX server coming....

 

[AndrewOld]

Confirmed, no ferrites needed on m scaler!

Fantastic! But what makes you say that?

 

[Triode User]

I have just ordered a Hugo MScaler with my dealer. Apparently they had sold 3 before my email.

 

[ecwl]

I have just ordered a Hugo MScaler with my dealer. Apparently they had sold 3 before my email.

I’m tempted to talk to my dealer later today.
I also think more people will try M Scaler with non-Chord DACs at 384kHz

 

[rayl]

Except that Blu2 already has galvanic isolation on the dual BNC outputs.

From the blu2 manual, "Digital outputs: AES (176.4kHz), BNC S/PDIF (384kHz), and DUAL BNC S/PDIF galvanically isolated"

I also don't see how to electrically isolate at 2GHz, if that is the freq range of the noise..... so I tend also to suspect ferrites will continue to help.

 

[hieukm]

I have to admit, I’m tempted to switch from my Blu2 to Hugo M Scaler, not for price reasons but because:
1) galvanically isolated USB input
2) toslink input
3) no CD transport means less likely to break down
4) front panel button controls instead of having to flip the switches at the back.

The other interesting aspect is
5) DX control for future product... originally, the future power pulse array amp need Chord DAVE to control the volume. But it’s possible that with the development of M Scaler, people can just hook the power pulse array amp directly to Hugo M Scaler and adjust the volume (or people can adjust volume directly on the amp). That said, I have speakers and subs so I’ll probably always need DAVE at least for my subs.
6) power adaptor - could it be inferior to Blu2’s? Would it influence the sound? Regardless, people are going to try third party power supplies for Hugo M Scaler. And the kicker is if you use third party power supplies to power Hugo M Scaler and your USB streamer, you’ll end up bypassing the USB galvanic isolation.
7) Blu2 runs hot. They’re saying Hugo M Scaler is stackable. Does that mean most of the heat will be dissipated from the external power supply?

Lots to digest. I’m sure Rob Watts will post his PowerPoint presentation online and comment a little more on Hugo M Scaler within the next week.

Technology marches on... time to go back to listening to Blu2 because it sounds fantasric

I really hope Chord would do the decent thing and allow for Blu2 trade in for Hugo Mscaler. Otherwise it just look bad for the conpany.

 

[AndrewOld]

I really hope Chord would do the decent thing and allow for Blu2 trade in for Hugo Mscaler. Otherwise it just look bad for the conpany.

It doesn’t look at all bad for the company. The Blu2 is a cd transport and upsampler. The M Scaler is just an upsampler. Chords previous cd transport cost big bucks. The Blu2 is still valid if you want a cd transport. If you bought a Blu2 but didn’t play any cds though it it is yr own silly fault, but at least you have had the M Scaler technology for longer than those of us who waited. Of course, one of the many issues will now be whether any old cd transport (including Chords earlier one) plus an M Scaler will be in any way worse than a Blu2.

 

[hieukm]

It doesn’t look at all bad for the company. The Blu2 is a cd transport and upsampler. The M Scaler is just an upsampler. Chords previous cd transport cost big bucks. The Blu2 is still valid if you want a cd transport. If you bought a Blu2 but didn’t play any cds though it it is yr own silly fault, but at least you have had the M Scaler technology for longer than those of us who waited.

You do realise that BLU2 is twice the price of Hugo Mscaler right? I am taking about trading in. If they dont allow then it would almost be like releaseing a new Blu2 with USB galvanic isolation + toslink input and dont let existing Blu2 customer upgrade

 

[AndrewOld]

You do realise that BLU2 is twice the price of Hugo Mscaler right?

Yes.

You think cd transport in big case should be free?

How could a rational person with either a big or a small brain trade in a Blu2 for an M Scaler? How would he play his cds?

 

[hieukm]

Yes.

You think cd transport in big case should be free?

I am talking about a equal trade back Blu2 for Hugo Mscaler. I dont get why are you talking about the CD transport in Blu2

 

[hieukm]

Yes.

You think cd transport in big case should be free?

How could a rational person with either a big or a small brain trade in a Blu2 for an M Scaler? How would he play his cds?

The rational person would have no need for CD and wants USB galvanic isolation + toslink input and willing to trade his twice expensive Blu2 for Hugo M scaler.

 

[birdlandbill]

I have just ordered a Hugo MScaler with my dealer. Apparently they had sold 3 before my email.

Where is the announcement, pricing information for this product?

 

[Crgreen]

I really hope Chord would do the decent thing and allow for Blu2 trade in for Hugo Mscaler. Otherwise it just look bad for the conpany.

Are you suggesting Chord would do a straight swap: a used product for a new one? I really can’t see then doing that and as far as I’m aware, no other manufacturer has done so. It makes no business sense.

 

[hieukm]

Are you suggesting Chord would do a straight swap: a used product for a new one? I really can’t see then doing that and as far as I’m aware, no other manufacturer has done so. It makes no business sense.

As i said if they dont do that then they might as well release the same Blu2 with newly toslink input and USB galvanic isolation and dont let a existing customer with Blu2 upgrade to it and have to buy a new one. The used product is twice the price. Also only people without the needs for CD would want the swap. They have supported the M scaler from the begining if thats worth anything.