[514077]

When you leave the h2 on, do you need a dummy-load plugged into the HP jack for any reason?

 

[Rob Watts]

When you leave the h2 on, do you need a dummy-load plugged into the HP jack for any reason?

No!

 

[skypablo]

After a few hours I have to admit violins sound a bit better with optical than usb... Really a small difference, really small but there is more cohesion in sound.
A question: I actually use tidal hifi on my pc, an asus xonar U5 external soundcard as spdif out and then optical to hugo2 (all cables audioquest forest).
Do you think an item like this used in place of the U5 could improve something?

https://m.it.aliexpress.com/item/32...igital-interface&spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.P0Wo7K

Thank you

 

[paul2qute]

After a few hours I have to admit violins sound a bit better with optical than usb... Really a small difference, really small but there is more cohesion in sound.
A question: I actually use tidal hifi on my pc, an asus xonar U5 external soundcard as spdif out and then optical to hugo2 (all cables audioquest forest).
Do you think an item like this used in place of the U5 could improve something?

https://m.it.aliexpress.com/item/32...igital-interface&spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.P0Wo7K

Thank you

I would try roon first as I think it's in a different league than tidal for sound quality

 

[skypablo]

I would try roon first as I think it's in a different league than tidal for sound quality

I will try but I think tidal desktop app support bitperfect and I am using in exclusive mode. Could roon be really better?

 

[Peter Hyatt]

Anyone that buys a Chord Hugo 2 just plug it in and enjoy,desktop or otherwise just enjoy the music

I took this to be a fun reminder of the enjoyment of H2 and nothing more.

 

[jaspal kallar]

Just experiencing with Omega speakers for the first time. As you can see they are connected directly to Hugo 2 and the volume is on blue and is plenty for near field listening. Very transparent sound, great depth and the instrument separation is incredible for single 8 inch speaker.
I am using Qed original performance cable for who is interested.
Looking forward to more changes in sound after 150 + hours as the speakers settle in. As i find out a subwoofer is not needed for my listening situation.
Give Omega speakers a try if you can and own a Hugo 2 or Dave, you will not be disappointed.
So far I am pleased with the sound and is incredible once again what Hugo 2 can do on his own.
Very versatile and worth every penny.

Thanks for the picture!

I'm researching geting a similar setup i.e the Omega's and the Hugo 2 (or the Qutest since I don't need portability)

How far is your listening position? My listening chair is around 2.5m

What speakers did you have before the XRS's?

 

[paul2qute]

I will try but I think tidal desktop app support bitperfect and I am using in exclusive mode. Could roon be really better?

Only one way to find out

 

[wswbd]

Looking for an apk for Android phones to use with Hugo², any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[miketlse]

Looking for an apk for Android phones to use with Hugo², any suggestions? Thanks!

Have a read of the FAQ in post #3 of the Mojo thread. The information regarding Android phone apps is generic to the other Chord DACs.

 

[skypablo]

Looking for an apk for Android phones to use with Hugo², any suggestions? Thanks!

Usb audio player pro is good, bitperfect also in streaming

 

[wswbd]

Thanks

Have a read of the FAQ in post #3 of the Mojo thread. The information regarding Android phone apps is generic to the other Chord DACs.

Thanks

 

[Peter Hyatt]

interesting in the opinion from those who have H2...

are others using ALAC with H2?

Most of mine are FLAC but

I picked this up: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005SJIP1E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and rip it to iTunes. Its time consuming and I am not sure if I should convert to FLAC or leave it be and wondered what other H2 fans do. Thanks.

 

[ray-dude]

In my music library, all my CDs are ripped to ALAC. I have FLAC and DSF for high res digital music that I purchase (I purchase digital music to as close to the mastering rate and type as I can get)

I may be mistaken, but I believe both ALAC and FLAC are decoded by your audio player before they are sent to your DAC over USB as PCM. If you have bit perfect playback (which I consider a must with Chord DACs), ALAC and FLAC should be identical.

 

[Peter Hyatt]

In my music library, all my CDs are ripped to ALAC. I have FLAC and DSF for high res digital music that I purchase (I purchase digital music to as close to the mastering rate and type as I can get)

I may be mistaken, but I believe both ALAC and FLAC are decoded by your audio player before they are sent to your DAC over USB as PCM. If you have bit perfect playback (which I consider a must with Chord DACs), ALAC and FLAC should be identical.

Thanks, Ray. My library sounds similar to yours.

I use Audirvana for the MacBook Pro but now HF Player for iPhone X. Some DSD files struggled with the other I was using.

What do you (and others) use?

The Mahler 10 CD set is 25$.