[pkny]

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[pkny]

Happy Saturday everyone! I’m curious, how many folks here utilize desktop mode exclusively and how do you use your unit? Do you leave it on 24/7 to maintain that 80%, or turn it on and off as necessary? I tried (not fully in desktop mode) to listen while it was charging and the unit got pretty warm, but nothing alarming. Thanks in advance!

I leave mine on all the time unless it is a hot day or charging it from red.

For battery life, see my older post:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chord-electronics-hugo-2-the-official-thread.831345/post-17215959

 

[juannycash]

I leave mine on all the time unless it is a hot day or charging it from red.

For battery life, see my older post:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chord-electronics-hugo-2-the-official-thread.831345/post-17215959

Copy that, thank you sir!

 

[juannycash]

I do that with my Hugo 2, other than a tad warmish feel I haven't noticed anything crazy, since the mode was designed for those like me in mind I'd say you should be good. If you feel "battery paranoia" I'd say that you can rest easy, the batteries in Hugo 2 are very reliable from what I've read/heard.

Understood, I appreciate your feedback!

 

[jjb3]

Happy Saturday everyone! I’m curious, how many folks here utilize desktop mode exclusively and how do you use your unit? Do you leave it on 24/7 to maintain that 80%, or turn it on and off as necessary? I tried (not fully in desktop mode) to listen while it was charging and the unit got pretty warm, but nothing alarming. Thanks in advance!

I used in desktop mode all the time and it got slightly warm but hot after 8 hours straight. If charging and playing and in an unventilated area I've had its thermal switch shut it off.

 

[juannycash]

I used in desktop mode all the time and it got slightly warm but hot after 8 hours straight. If charging and playing and in an unventilated area I've had its thermal switch shut it off.

Copy that, I think regardless of what anyone says charging and using (assuming it’s not at the 80% already in DT mode and power, etc) is not going to be as thermal friendly as just using battery power and recharging on red for the most part. Either way, I love the unit and it’s awesome to take the whole setup around the house and enjoy some great music!

 

[m5flybyu]

Wow. Take my money already, Chord!

Recently ordered one myself.

 

[damdl]

Hey everyone I have a question about RCA socket's sturdiness, I just got an external amp to play with my H2 and got some monoprice RCA cables for it. I've used some other cables on my H2 before, and usually, they go in smoothly, these go in tightly. To the point that I had to put some muscle on it for them to budge in. How concerning it is in the long run? Considering that I may disconnect them from time to time to use the internal output stage of my H2?

 

[jjb3]

Hey everyone I have a question about RCA socket's sturdiness, I just got an external amp to play with my H2 and got some monoprice RCA cables for it. I've used some other cables on my H2 before, and usually, they go in smoothly, these go in tightly. To the point that I had to put some muscle on it for them to budge in. How concerning it is in the long run? Considering that I may disconnect them from time to time to use the internal output stage of my H2?

I had an issue with the jacks on my H1 loosening and had to send it for repair of the jack. Since then I would loosen the pedals on the rca plugs when using my H2 to avoid them being too tight and to afford some give if I bumped them.

 

[damdl]

I had an issue with the jacks on my H1 loosening and had to send it for repair of the jack. Since then I would loosen the pedals on the rca plugs when using my H2 to avoid them being too tight and to afford some give if I bumped them.

That’s fair, i’ll see if i can make the rca looser somehow rather f-up a cable than a 2.5k+ dac.

 

[jjb3]

That’s fair, i’ll see if i can make the rca looser somehow rather f-up a cable than a 2.5k+ dac.

Just be careful. Too loose resulted in interference or a short to ground noise.

 

[msq123]

Convince Me Audio's Hugo 2 review

 

[Palpatine79]

Do You know where I can buy lightning to micro usb cable?

 

[damdl]

Do You know where I can buy lightning to micro usb cable?

I have one but in all honesty I don't remember where I got it, the closest thing I've found is this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000011578646.html?pdp_npi=2@dis!CAD!C$ 3.48!C$ 3.48!!!!!@2101ec1f16822647849688426ed9d4!10000000030344385!btf&_t=pvid:2bcd918f-cb0f-461a-8dd0-d5d594503215&afTraceInfo=4000011578646__pc__pcBridgePPC__xxxxxx__1682264785&spm=a2g0o.ppclist.product.mainProduct

WTH? It's not posting the product... Search:

1pcs Micro USB 5Pin Male to Lightning Male Plug Data Charging Adapter Connector Cable 12cm

on that site.

 

[damdl]

Got my hands on a Schiit Pitey and some Diana's V2, in combination with Hugo 2 is amazing, especially in genres like instrumental (scores), rock, hard rock, and metal: