[damdl]

Got my Hugo 2 and 2Go today and spent a grand total of 5 minutes being excited. The units won't connect securely.

To Chord's credit, I am getting two new units early next week. Also got a Mojo 2 case chucked in on top!

Hmmm... Have you checked the Hugo2 screw-hole? That looks like it may be

- An error in the case CNC process, really doubt this...
- The screw is defective
- The hole is dirty (likely this?)

 

[NYanakiev]

I think it is a defective screw. Hence my surprise Chord were just happy to replace everything.

 

[ankuse]

Been using the meenova lightening to micro usb for sometime with my iPhone and my Hugo 2 (and mojo). I recently picked up an iPad Pro 12.9, which has a usb c connector. Any recommendations on a usb c to micro usb cable?

 

[Yatharth]

Will I notice improvement in sound quality in my audio setup [Chord Hugo 2 (using optical) + SMSL PO100 Pro + MacBook Air (using Roon 2.0 software)] if I use a M2 MacBook Air instead of a 2017 MacBook Air?

 

[Tanalasta]

Will I notice improvement in sound quality in my audio setup [Chord Hugo 2 (using optical) + SMSL PO100 + MacBook Air (using Roon 2.0 software)] if I use a M2 MacBook Air instead of a 2017 MacBook Pro?

I would not have thought so. I have a 2018 MBP and there is plenty of headroom. M2 chips are plenty fast.

 

[Yatharth]

I would not have thought so. I have a 2018 MBP and there is plenty of headroom. M2 chips are plenty fast.

I didn’t understand what you just said,did you say yes or no?

 

[PANURUS]

Will I notice improvement in sound quality in my audio setup [Chord Hugo 2 (using optical) + SMSL PO100 + MacBook Air (using Roon 2.0 software)] if I use a M2 MacBook Air instead of a 2017 MacBook Air?

With optical and on battery, you use the best setup. The source can not affect the Hugo2.
If your app is bit perfect, all is correct.

 

[Yatharth]

With optical and on battery, you use the best setup. The source can not affect the Hugo2.
If your app is bit perfect, all is correct.

I think you are wrong,a source can definitely affect the sound of the Hugo 2.I have 5 different mobile phones [iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8 plus,iPhone 12 Pro Max,iPhone SE (first generation) and an android phone] in my house,my Hugo 2 sounds different with all of them while using Apple Music on those devices

 

[damdl]

I think you are wrong,a source can definitely affect the sound of the Hugo 2.I have 5 different mobile phones [iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8 plus,iPhone 12 Pro Max,iPhone SE (first generation) and an android phone] in my house,my Hugo 2 sounded different with all of them while I used Apple Music on those devices

Uncanny.

 

[damdl]

With optical and on battery, you use the best setup. The source can not affect the Hugo2.
If your app is bit perfect, all is correct.

Why is Optical better?

 

[PANURUS]

I wrote “with optical” Because you wrote about SMSL PO100.
I took time to learn what is the SMSL PO100.
I found : PO100 is an ultra compact USB digital audio interface.
For me it solves the noise issue like the 2YU.
I have the 2GO and the 2YU because i am aware about noise with Hugo2, Dave, MScaler, Hugo TT2, Mojo and Mojo2.
I know the difference between 2goHugo2 and 2go2yu Hugo2.

 

[PANURUS]

Why is optical better?

In order not to reinvent the hard-boiled egg, I suggest you do a search on this thread about optical and Rob Watts.

 

[Boldakov]

Do a little research, and discover for yourself, if a smartphone can have ground loop noise.

I have allready did a research and have discovered for myself that smartphone sounds on Hugo 2 way way worse than a good DAP (from Hiby rs6 and higher)..

And I have no experience, but have an idea — 2go is more closer to DAPs than to a smartphone..

 

[kajetanjazz]

I have allready did a research and have discovered for myself that smartphone sounds on Hugo 2 way way worse than a good DAP (from Hiby rs6 and higher)..

And I have no experience, but have an idea — 2go is more closer to DAPs than to a smartphone..

Via usb or other inputs?

 

[Boldakov]

Via usb or other inputs?

Yes, both via usb input

Here my list (from worse to the best):
1. Regular PC usb
2. Smartphone/cheap daps like hiby r3 (with different tonality)
3. xDuoo X10T II
4. Hiby rs6
5. UltraRendu on Farad 7v LPS with DC-cable lvl.2 and Synergistic Research Active SE USB cable

Have not tried the 2go unfortunately