[6RS]

Listened to the Hugo the first time today. It is beautiful and brilliant,  really happy with it.

 

[bmichels]

   
Mimo is getting a specialist cable made, I'm waiting to see the outcome before ordering one... not sure if Chord will offer one.

please let us see the result.
 
thanks

 

[bmichels]

   
I agree, the Hugo sounds best with the coax input. A good usb/spdif converter doesn't hurt.

 
Does that mean that :   iPad/iPhone/Android> Cypher Labs AlgoRhythm Solo >COAX>HUGO  will sound better than   iPad/iPhone/Android> CCK > USB-mini>HUGO  ?
 
It is worth the extra "brick" ?

 

[seeteeyou]

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[Audiowood]

That might somewhat depend on what lossless audio files we're playing as well as what USB cables versus coaxial cables we're talking about.

First of all, the original CLAS only supports iPad/iPhone/iPod so Android devices are no go. And CLAS might only support up to 48KHz so anything above that should be downcoverted accordingly. And then we'll have to figure out what coaxial cables will fit Hugo's recessed jack without an adapter of some sort. Of course we could also get a really nice 30-pin/Lightning to USB Type "A" cable for better sound.

Of course we could also feed Hugo's coaxial input with something even better than the original CLAS. However, most devices with RCA jacks for coaxial output aren't really all that portable to begin with. Colorfly C4 is an example for sure but its RCA jack is simply as recessed as Hugo's. And then we also have HM-901 / HM-802 with that relatively dock.

For Hugo's micro USB input, we just really don't have that many choices at the moment when it comes to flagship USB cables without any adapters. Besides, we're also limited by the quality of Apple's CCK by default unless we modify that cable manually.

Basically it all depends on how creative we're willing to get since the input jacks of Hugo are so tricky to begin with. Only DIY solutions will enable us to work around those challenges unless we don't mind any adapters.

If they're opting for mini USB for its HD USB input, then at least we could pick either Wireworld Platinum Starlight or Audioquest Diamond. Next in line would be Kimber or ViaBlue.

For now Vertere Double D D-Fi V2 USB could be our best bet for those of us without any DIY skills whatsoever.

Thanks for the info.. I can't seems to find any good audiophile micro usb cable, do u have any recommendation, I believe most are either usb b and mini. I am still hunting for one micro usb cable.

 

[seeteeyou]

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[lobster]

My gear:
 
Music files: FLAC lossless
 
Source: Surface Pro 1 running Jriver Media Center 19
DAC/Amp: Hugo Chord with no external headphone amplifier
Headphones: Audio-Technica W3000ANV, Audio-Technica ESW10JPN
 
Just beautiful music and sound quality - detailed and yet musical !!
 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/23171236@N03/13126766413/
 
After 3 weeks, I connected Chord Hugo as DAC to my main system:
 
Chord Hugo -> Densen DM-10  integrated amplifier -> ATC SCM12 speakers
 
Beautiful music again !!
 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/23171236@N03/13482138114/
 
fwiw, I let Chord Hugo output default volume and control the volume by Densen DM-10; to me it sounds better than increasing the volume output of Chord Hugo, don't know why.
 
Also, on the RCA connection, I have tried with Eichmann Bullet Plug and WBT-0110 NextGen, both fitting fine. My unit is of the original chassis.
 
Cheers,

 

[podeschi]

Especially given the discussion around differences in input sound quality, I am posting my dealer's insights on the Hugo. I spent time with him on the phone this weekend. He is like us - a fanatic about what is best. I shared with him the Hugo is the only digital source I own or have heard (even driving my Audeze directly from CCK) that rivals my $50k turntable (spiral groove SG 1.1 with Goldfinger statement cartridge). I am surprised more people aren't writing how the Hugo is upending notions of what is possible in high end audio today.

http://aumacoustics.com/my_second_hugo_review.html

 

[CosmicHolyGhost]

To continue with the cable talk, what are some of the good RCA interconnects that you guys are using for the first edition chassis?

 

[Audiowood]

I vote seeteeyou as the most resourceful headfier for 2014 award. I am going to call moon audio tommorrow and get the silver dragon cable. One reviewer said it rivals a $700 cable.

 

[bmichels]

May be THE source for the HUGO ?  The Panasonic FZ-M1
 
a rugged 7" Tablet with 256 Gb on board + MicroSD, USB 3 &  Windows 8.1 pro 64 bits:  384 Gb total !
 
by by ONKO player & UAPP,  Welcome  JRiver or Foobar
 

 

[podeschi]

To continue with the cable talk, what are some of the good RCA interconnects that you guys are using for the first edition chassis?

Herron Audio and Audience.


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[podeschi]

I vote seeteeyou as the most resourceful headfier for 2014 award. I am going to call moon audio tommorrow and get the silver dragon cable. One reviewer said it rivals a $700 cable.

I have the blue dragon and silver dragon. I prefer the blue dragon.


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[holeout]

  To continue with the cable talk, what are some of the good RCA interconnects that you guys are using for the first edition chassis?

Zu Mission RCA, very neutral and coherent. Big bang for bucks.

 

[belisk]

have a couple questions:

how is the USB implementation on a windows PC? jitter/pops etc?

i intend to pair with the TH900, any hiss?