[Kentajalli]

I second the advice of @technobear . Email support@chordelectronics.co.uk and see what they propose.

Don't know about 2Go, I don't have a use for it.
But, what's the competition?
- a portable, OK transportable DAC, with about 0.7W output, that beats the sound of the Hugo2.
That would be my only criteria. For me there isn't any.
But if you are into BT and LDAC, wifi streaming, or a desktop DAC with few watts of power, then YES! you can find cheaper stuff.

 

[miketlse]

Don't know about 2Go, I don't have a use for it.
But, what's the competition?
- a portable, OK transportable DAC, with about 0.7W output, that beats the sound of the Hugo2.
That would be my only criteria. For me there isn't any.
But if you are into BT and LDAC, wifi streaming, or a desktop DAC with few watts of power, then YES! you can find cheaper stuff.

Were you intending to reply to @Hoegaardener70 instead?

 

[Kentajalli]

Were you intending to reply to @Hoegaardener70 instead?

yep. sorry.

 

[Hoegaardener70]

yep. sorry.

Thanks for your reply to my question, appreciated.

 

[Painterspal]

Hi! Is it still worth buying the Hugo2 and 2go combination in 2023? I know that the Hugo2 was great at its release but … it is expensive. And the 2go tech specs seemed outdated even upon release. But what would be the alternatives? Or still worth spending 3k+? Thanks

Can’t comment on the 2go. Re the Hugo2, I use Neutron player on my DAP to apply PEQ in the digital domain, export to Hugo2 via coax which acts as the DAC and amp for my HD800 and, frankly, it’s pretty close to endgame. Astonishing transparency, grip and imaging, and none of the analytical character you might expect. Very natural and convincing.

 

[574206]

The 2Go doesn't have much CPU Power. The Data and Network share the same bus, so it's not surprising that noise would make an appearance when you enable/disable WIFI.

Minimum requirements for my sources is at least they can run low latency realtime kernels, otherwise it's not of much use. Above average sounding is cool, but Chord DACs scale so well with premium sources / chains.

Mojo₂ instead of a 2Go makes more budgetary sense to me if your just going for Above average.

The rule is if it's not a Rob Watts Project, even if it's Chord, easy punt / pass.

Anyways, I'm going to start to assemble Super Capacitors for 24/7 Desktop Mode 5V operation for Hugo₂ this Summer. I'll report back after Independence Day how it behaves.

 

[Hooster]

Hi! Is it still worth buying the Hugo2 and 2go combination in 2023? I know that the Hugo2 was great at its release but … it is expensive. And the 2go tech specs seemed outdated even upon release. But what would be the alternatives? Or still worth spending 3k+? Thanks

A dongle connected to your phone would make a fine alternative these days.

 

[MarkParity]

The 2Go doesn't have much CPU Power. The Data and Network share the same bus, so it's not surprising that noise would make an appearance when you enable/disable WIFI.

Minimum requirements for my sources is at least they can run low latency realtime kernels, otherwise it's not of much use. Above average sounding is cool, but Chord DACs scale so well with premium sources / chains.

Mojo₂ instead of a 2Go makes more budgetary sense to me if your just going for Above average.

The rule is if it's not a Rob Watts Project, even if it's Chord, easy punt / pass.

Anyways, I'm going to start to assemble Super Capacitors for 24/7 Desktop Mode 5V operation for Hugo₂ this Summer. I'll report back after Independence Day how it behaves.

You sir have a severe case of OCD.

 

[technobear]

When I need a portable rig, I use a Cowon Plenue R2 with Hugo2:



Just one shortcoming - the PR2 only outputs 44.1k on optical. Other sample rates are resampled to 44.1k. A minor annoyance as those files are a very small proportion of my music collection anyway.

The case is an iFi Audio iTraveller. The optical cable is made up of Chinese offerings garnered from Amazon.

 

[MartussDer]

Hello, somebody knows why there are some units used of hugo 2 without the black plastic between RCA conectors and Chasis?
Is it normal or they were fixed?

 

[miketlse]

Hello, somebody knows why there are some units used of hugo 2 without the black plastic between RCA conectors and Chasis?
Is it normal or they were fixed?

I would be surprised if new Hugo 2, or ones repaired by Chord were missing the black plastic. Does the photo show a second hand Hugo 2 that someone is selling?

 

[Derivative]

When I need a portable rig, I use a Cowon Plenue R2 with Hugo2:



Just one shortcoming - the PR2 only outputs 44.1k on optical. Other sample rates are resampled to 44.1k. A minor annoyance as those files are a very small proportion of my music collection anyway.

The case is an iFi Audio iTraveller. The optical cable is made up of Chinese offerings garnered from Amazon.

I had not heard of the iTraveller carry case before, looks like a must have for me. thanks for sharing.

 

[FooFighter]

Anyone using Hugo 2 with nowadays TOTL IEMs like Mentor, Jewel, Odyssey, XE6?

 

[MartussDer]

I would be surprised if new Hugo 2, or ones repaired by Chord were missing the black plastic. Does the photo show a second hand Hugo 2 that someone is selling?

Yes, finally chord responded us. Indeed that hugo suffered a PCB change by chord in the past, and at that moment they did not have dust cover. Thanks.

regards.

 

[miketlse]

Yes, finally chord responded us. Indeed that hugo suffered a PCB change by chord in the past, and at that moment they did not have dust cover. Thanks.

regards.

Thanks for the feedback. The case can be easily unscrewed if Chord now have a spare set of dust covers that they could send you.