[Triode User]

It's recommended that you fully charge your Hugo2 before using for the first time. If you leave it plugged in for 24-hrs, it will switch to desktop mode whereupon it will run off the power supply, exclusively, saving wear and tear on the battery. It runs hot if it's doing a full charge while turned on. HTH

I don't think that is a fully accurate summary of the way the Hugo2 works in desktop mode. As far as I am aware it does not run just off the power supply exclusively.

Rob Watts described it more accurately like this, "In this (desktop) mode, the charger supplies current that matches the current needed for Hugo 2, current from the battery is only provided for dynamic current surges, so it's effectively no longer in a charge discharge cycle. Secondly, when in desktop mode, the sustaining voltage is reduced to ensure maximum life."

So the battery is still used but only for dynamic surges.

 

[514077]

I don't think that is a fully accurate summary of the way the Hugo2 works in desktop mode. As far as I am aware it does not run just off the power supply exclusively.

Rob Watts described it more accurately like this, "In this (desktop) mode, the charger supplies current that matches the current needed for Hugo 2, current from the battery is only provided for dynamic current surges, so it's effectively no longer in a charge discharge cycle. Secondly, when in desktop mode, the sustaining voltage is reduced to ensure maximum life."

So the battery is still used but only for dynamic surges.

Thanks for elabourating on that. I wasn't entirely sure I had it exact.

 

[escknx]

Can Hugo be used as table top amp constantly connected to power supply?
And when battery dies, it should be thrown to garbage or it will work connected w dead battery?

 

[doraymon]

Can Hugo be used as table top amp constantly connected to power supply?
And when battery dies, it should be thrown to garbage or it will work connected w dead battery?

Yes it can work as table top constantly connected to the PS.
The problem is that connectors position is a nightmare for table top use.
When battery dies it can be replaced but the unit won't work with a dead battery even if connected to the PS.

 

[514077]

Yes it can work as table top constantly connected to the PS.
The problem is that connectors position is a nightmare for table top use.
When battery dies it can be replaced but the unit won't work with a dead battery even if connected to the PS.

The upside is the battery can be easilly replaced by your dealer through Bluebird Audio if you're in North America. I had mine done.

 

[escknx]

The upside is the battery can be easilly replaced by your dealer through Bluebird Audio if you're in North America. I had mine done.

What is their quote ballpark? Part+work

Not user raplaceable I guess?

 

[514077]

What is their quote ballpark? Part+work

Not user raplaceable I guess?

$40.00 (Canadian). I heard quotes of aproximately $34.00 U.S. Not easilly replacable unless you have technical skills which I, for one, don't have. If you happen to be in the Ukraine at the time, I guess you could contact Chord directly.

 

[Triode User]

$40.00 (Canadian). I heard quotes of aproximately $34.00 U.S. Not easilly replacable unless you have technical skills which I, for one, don't have. If you happen to be in the Ukraine at the time, I guess you could contact Chord directly.

Or put another way, easily user replaceable if you have soldering skills.

 

[514077]

Or put another way, easily user replaceable if you have soldering skills.

Tomato/tomahto.

 

[Triode User]

Tomato/tomahto.

Cup half full / half empty.

 

[514077]

Cup half full / half empty.

Exatamente.

 

[AndrewH13]

If you happen to be in the Ukraine at the time, I guess you could contact Chord directly.

Chord have relocated!

 

[miketlse]

Chord have relocated!

Formal announcement to the Stock Exchange expected on Monday.

 

[514077]

Formal announcement to the Stock Exchange expected on Monday.

I mean, of course, Ukraine is somewhere in Europe, I believe. Ain't it?

 

[miketlse]

I mean, of course, Ukraine is somewhere in Europe, I believe. Ain't it?

That is a bit like suggesting that Seattle is next door to New York.