Chord Electronics - Hugo 2 - The Official Thread
Nov 14, 2022 at 11:49 AM Post #21,481 of 22,475
weird request but has anyone come across an amp with a similar footprint to the hugo/2go? I'm after a small class A amp to make a neat stack on my desk, if at all possible. Thanks
OCD lad
 
Nov 14, 2022 at 1:14 PM Post #21,482 of 22,475
weird request but has anyone come across an amp with a similar footprint to the hugo/2go? I'm after a small class A amp to make a neat stack on my desk, if at all possible. Thanks
OCD lad
Class D amp, you might have a chance.
Class A, not so much.
All to do with heat dissipation .
 
Nov 14, 2022 at 1:17 PM Post #21,483 of 22,475
weird request but has anyone come across an amp with a similar footprint to the hugo/2go? I'm after a small class A amp to make a neat stack on my desk, if at all possible. Thanks
OCD lad
Mass Kobo 428 is almost exactly same as Hugo2 and slightly smaller than Hugo2Go.

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Nov 14, 2022 at 1:20 PM Post #21,484 of 22,475
You only have to look at the figures on my Krell amplifier. Its power output 250WPC but its power supply is 2.5 kW. In hot weather I direct a cold air fan towards its cooling fins. That is the excess power you need for class A and the Evolution 2250 is modified class A rather than pure Class A.

Wilson
 
Nov 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM Post #21,485 of 22,475
weird request but has anyone come across an amp with a similar footprint to the hugo/2go? I'm after a small class A amp to make a neat stack on my desk, if at all possible. Thanks
OCD lad
Class A? LOL

Topping TP20mkII

Amptastic Mini-T or Mini 1

Both will be second hand only but well recommended. I used to have the Topping and I still have the Amptastic.
 
Nov 14, 2022 at 2:37 PM Post #21,488 of 22,475
I'll share too, although not as portable of an amp. I'm pretty happy straight outta the H2go as well :)

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Nov 14, 2022 at 4:21 PM Post #21,489 of 22,475
Nov 14, 2022 at 4:55 PM Post #21,490 of 22,475
Cayin C9 is also roughly same size as Hugo2Go, and in case makes a nice mini-desktop set-up. Also pairs marvellously well on the sound front.

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THIS LOOKS IDEAL! Thanks @Nostoi
 
Nov 14, 2022 at 4:57 PM Post #21,491 of 22,475
I'll share too, although not as portable of an amp. I'm pretty happy straight outta the H2go as well :)

Lovely looking bit of gear!
Class A? LOL

Topping TP20mkII

Amptastic Mini-T or Mini 1

Both will be second hand only but well recommended. I used to have the Topping and I still have the Amptastic.
ooops I meant D rather than A. Fat finger.

Thanks for the suggestions!
 
Nov 17, 2022 at 4:16 AM Post #21,492 of 22,475
If I replace this black Hidizs lightning to type C adapter with a DDhifi TC28i pro lightning to usb C adapter,will it improve the audio quality of my setup?
 

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Nov 17, 2022 at 6:36 AM Post #21,495 of 22,475
Does an adapter like this Hidizs lightning to type C adapter compromise audio quality or will the sound quality of my setup improve if I don’t use this adapter?
If they work, there would be no audio performance change.
If one occasionally works, that's another matter.
Changing digital cables and converters have no audible change.
Save your money.
 

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