[katulu]

 
I use the USB Audio Player (UAP) app to playback high-res PCM files on the GS5 + Hugo combination.  
 
24/192 files can be played but I hear pops + crackles as well. 

 
Oh, that's interesting. Oddly enough, I am not noticing pops and crackles using my GS5 + Arrow 5G (with DAC) + HD800. Also, using the SD usb input in Hugo, I also do not hear any crackles/pop - whether phone is airplane mode or not. I believe the issue must be in Hugo HD mode only.

 
Do you hear pops/crackles using GS5 usb to usb input to Hugo SD mode?

 

[RIVERST]

I love the TH900 with the Hugo, but I would also like to try the LCD=XC. I'm sure they're both good choices. I own the TH900 and I listen to them a lot more than the HD800. 

I'm kind of in the same boat wonder which can is better with the Hugo: TH900 or LCD XC/X/3. Especially one that have a solid bottom end!

 

[Duncan]

Oh, that's interesting. Oddly enough, I am not noticing pops and crackles using my GS5 + Arrow 5G (with DAC) + HD800. Also, using the SD usb input in Hugo, I also do not hear any crackles/pop - whether phone is airplane mode or not. I believe the issue must be in Hugo HD mode only.

Do you hear pops/crackles using GS5 usb to usb input to Hugo SD mode?

What buffer size do you have set on UAPP (and do you have USB Tweaks enabled?), and do you clean out the memory of other apps sat in the phones memory?

Different handset, but same architecture (Note 4), and I have buffer size as 2048 frames, and - seemingly have no issues...

 

[JackWang]

Can this one drive HD800 well? How does it perform compared to HDVD800 which is at the similar price?

 

[katulu]

What buffer size do you have set on UAPP (and do you have USB Tweaks enabled?), and do you clean out the memory of other apps sat in the phones memory?

Different handset, but same architecture (Note 4), and I have buffer size as 2048 frames, and - seemingly have no issues...

 
level3 might be the person to answer, as I am using Neutron, not UAPP. I have no other audio apps in my GS5. BTW, I have Android KitKat 4.4.4. It's possible this can be an issue corrected by KitKat 5, which I believe has better usb audio support.

 

[katulu]

  Hi, 
 
I just got a Hugo a few days ago and I don't know why you all love it so much. Yeah it sounds great, but no one talks about the dark side. I don't sleep, eat, or talk to my family anymore! Just kidding (well mostly), another huge Hugo fan!
 
I had a question about portable use with an iPhone. I'm going  Neuton App > CCK > Moon Audio USB micro cable > Hugo. The things is I was pretty satisfied until one day the red/44.1k samplerate light turned orange/48k and then later changed back.To me ears the 48k definitely sounded better. The maddening thing is that I don't why it changed to 48k or why it changed back to 44.1. I've tried everything to get it to upsample again, including the sample control on Neutron, but the option is no longer there. 
 
Is there anyone who understands this issue? Thanks!

 
Sounds like you were using the SD input, then switched to HD, then back to SD.

 

[edwardsean]

Yeah, you would think, that fits the scenario perfectly. But, I was using HD the whole time. No matter what I do I can't get it to lock into 48khz again from the iPhone.

 

[level3]

What buffer size do you have set on UAPP (and do you have USB Tweaks enabled?), and do you clean out the memory of other apps sat in the phones memory?

Different handset, but same architecture (Note 4), and I have buffer size as 2048 frames, and - seemingly have no issues...

Duncan,
 
I owe you a cappuccino and/or beer sometime.  You are right.
 
USB tweak 1 + 2048 buffer frame setting = no more pops + crackles. And, there is no need for me to activate airplane mode.
 
THANKS! 

 

[Duncan]

Duncan,

I owe you a cappuccino and/or beer sometime.  You are right.

USB tweak 1 + 2048 buffer frame setting = no more pops + crackles. And, there is no need for me to activate airplane mode.

THANKS! 

NP

If you get the "der-d-d-der-d-d-der" noises, that will still be the cell signal from your handset (dropping from 3/4G down to 2/2.5G) - not a lot you can do about that, and - that is where airplane mode unfortunately would still be needed...

 

[level3]

   
Oh, that's interesting. Oddly enough, I am not noticing pops and crackles using my GS5 + Arrow 5G (with DAC) + HD800. Also, using the SD usb input in Hugo, I also do not hear any crackles/pop - whether phone is airplane mode or not. I believe the issue must be in Hugo HD mode only.
 
Do you hear pops/crackles using GS5 usb to usb input to Hugo SD mode?

katulu,
 
My GS5 is running on KK 4.4.2.
 
I have UAPP, jetAudio+, Poweramp and Onkyo HF Player (android version). 
 
UAPP >> HD USB problem solved with Duncan's advice as post above.
 
jetAudio+ >> standard USB = some popping/crackling.
 
Onkyo HF player >> standard USB = lots of popping/crackling.
 
Poweramp >> standard USB = very occasional p/c.
 
I recommend you to use UAPP with GS5 + Hugo... for no added "special effects" if you follow Duncan's settings. Without EQ, UAPP plays it clear and open with standard-res files AND high-res files.
 
Cheers. 

 

[level3]

  I had a question about portable use with an iPhone. I'm going  Neuton App > CCK > Moon Audio USB micro cable > Hugo. The things is I was pretty satisfied until one day the red/44.1k samplerate light turned orange/48k and then later changed back.To me ears the 48k definitely sounded better. The maddening thing is that I don't why it changed to 48k or why it changed back to 44.1. I've tried everything to get it to upsample again, including the sample control on Neutron, but the option is no longer there. 
 
Is there anyone who understands this issue? Thanks!

 
hi edwardsean,
 
I also use the Hugo with my iPad Air, via CCK connection with stock USB micro cable.
 
To hear 24/48 or higher-resolution tracks with no issues, please get the Onkyo HF Player app (iOS version). Think you will like it...
 
Cheers. 

 

[level3]

NP

If you get the "der-d-d-der-d-d-der" noises, that will still be the cell signal from your handset (dropping from 3/4G down to 2/2.5G) - not a lot you can do about that, and - that is where airplane mode unfortunately would still be needed...

Duncan,
 
Thankfully, I am not hearing any "der-der-ders" for now but will bear your advice in mind.
 
Thanks again. 

 

[muzic4life]

Yes I got the se846 with Hugo and ak240 the sounds is amazing!!

I am thinking of getting custom siren roxanne earphone. Not pretty sure how is the sounds like. And most of the miusic I listening to are Jazz.

Hi.
Just wanna share i tried roxanne demo before i bought my roxy universal akr03 model. The roxanne have a bigger sound-image compared to s846/tg334/parterre (but all of them are actually great already). The problem was i found the resolution/texture not as good as the others i have mentioned above. I felt the sound was fuller. But i had a hard time to get the good imaging from it. The akr03 is better imo. Smoother and cleaner. So easier for me to get the imaging of the sound. However, the treble can be too sharp at a times (if not, many times). And i spend my time comparing all those...imo..for resolution..tg334 still a winner for me. And i also would say shure is better than roxanne (demo)/akr03 in term of resolution/texture (better imaging as well)

And i dont really like roxanne akr03 with hugo. Parterre and shure 846 are better to my ears. Ymmv thou.

* Not sure about the custom version of roxy. They might be different. I never tried one. Just the demo version.

Cheers.

 

[muzic4life]

Hey, that be good to know.
I like Hugo with HD800 + Shure 940as well. But cans add bulk on-the-go.
Will try Shure 846 as well - afaik, could not get good seal last audition.
TG334 seemed to "fit ear" better. Which is strange because I am not Japanese...
TQ.

Hi.
For me..shure 846 fit better into my ears. The two housing snug perfectly into my ears and they seal very good actually. I use rubber tips. The tg334 also comfortable for me. But their housing are fatter than s846 and they sticking out when i wear it. Not as nicely-fitted as s846 to my ears.

Cheers.

 

[pjw241142]

  Chord Electronics have just told us that they will be showing 2 new products at headroom in January! Kinda excited to know what these are.

I've booked both days! So looking forward to that. I wonder if there will be any hints re the Products beforehand?