[Dobrescu George]

Totally, but right now i need some sleep.
 
Short preview of what i learned. Hugo is unique, it is able to do a thing that no other device can, but it costs a lot, probably for other countries it's price is not that big compared to what people have to spend. 
 
Another short ideea, a fiio x5+E12A stack can sound close to hugo when it comes to tonality, neutrality, and soundstage, and black background. 
 
With hugo, the transients, and the oversampling and upsampling, and the interpolation algorithms, make music, what it is with hugo, a totally different experience.
 
After hearing lots of comments saying that idsd is close to hugo, i also tested it. It is totally different, and if you liked or like hugo, you might not like idsd as much.

 

[seeteeyou]

Here we go, THE ultimate (micro) USB cable for £1,350 or £1,125 without VAT
 
http://www.custom-cable.co.uk/vertere-pulse-hb-double-usb-cable.html
http://www.rutherfordaudio.com/media/downloads_import/pdf/Pulse_Cable_System%20Brochure.pdf
 

 

 

 

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Rave reviews by local audiophiles here in Hong Kong, also receiving positive feedback as shown in the latest April 2015 issue of AudioArt magazine as shown above
 
http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?16660-Vertere-HB-Series-usb-cable
http://audioexotics.hk/index.php?option=com_simplestforum&view=postlist&forumId=1&parentId=12150&topic=true&Itemid=53
 

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I already ordered the coaxial version for £830 (without VAT) and let's see how it goes. Vertere Pulse HB Double USB Cable already defeated the most expensive USB cables @ 4,000 / 6,750 / 9,000 bucks
 
http://www.thecableco.com/Product/Crystal-USB-Dreamline-Plus
http://www.thecableco.com/Product/Golden-Universal-Crown
http://www.thecableco.com/Product/Crystal-USB-Absolute-Dream

 

[ubs28]

After months of telling myself that, I shipped my Taurus off to a new owner earlier today. I admit that I preferred the HD800 from the Taurus but that wasnt sufficient reason to keep it - as with anything in this hobby there will always be those who feel differently but the Hugo's headphone out will have to meet my needs for now. There are worse fates  

I went shopping for a HDVD800 but I wasn't impressed, so I had my eyes set on the Taurus. But even the Taurus isn't a major upgrade?

 

[estreeter]

I went shopping for a HDVD800 but I wasn't impressed, so I had my eyes set on the Taurus. But even the Taurus isn't a major upgrade?

 
It depends on what you consider a 'major upgrade' - it has effortless power and control over the HD800 right across the frequency spectrum. The best bass I've ever heard from the HD800 and a treble that isnt in the slightest bit intrusive despite the headphone's unfortunate reputation in that respect. At 55 I simply may not have been as susceptible to the HD800's alleged treble issues as some but at normal volumes I didnt think it was anywhere near as pronounced as the Grados I've owned, particularly the SR325is. Not sure what you were looking for from the HDVD800 but a good headphone amp shouldnt leap out at you - if anything, it needs to disappear and that would be the highest compliment I could pay the Taurus. 

 

[paladinm]

I wonder how long you guys' Hugos can play with a single charge. The official site says 10 hours play time, and 12 hours operating time. Moon Audio says 12-14 hours, cnet says 12 hours. 

 

[GustavMahler]

What is the difference betwern the two versions of the Hugo?

 

[uzi2]

What is the difference betwern the two versions of the Hugo?

One is black and the other is silver

 

[Zojokkeli]

What is the difference betwern the two versions of the Hugo?

 
The newer version has slightly larger ports for cables.

 

[fiascogarcia]

What is the difference betwern the two versions of the Hugo?

New version has USB ports inverted and strengthened solder.  Also, opening for RCA ports opened up for easier jack insertion.

 

[uzi2]

 
New version has USB ports inverted and strengthened solder.  Also, opening for RCA ports opened up for easier jack insertion.

That would make 3 versions (ignoring the colour) as mine (black) has new chassis, but original USB mounts.

 

[JaZZ]

  That would make 3 versions (ignoring the colour) as mine (black) has new chassis, but original USB mounts.

 
Ditto here.

 

[514077]

I'll forgive Rob doing a little sales pitch on the Hugo

, as he designed it and it is the best audio investment that I have made, and everything that I play through it sounds better than my previous system. Thanks Rob!

I am yet to be convinced by 24/192 vs 44. 1/16,though, I think mastering is far more important. It comes back to my earlier comment in a previous post about thinking and knowing. I have some HDtracks recordings and they sound nice, sometimes I think they sound better - but is that only because I *want* them to because they *should* sound better? Probably.

When I got the Hugo I *knew* it sounded better than my DX90 or Rega DAC. That was straight out of the box no warm up, no " I wasn't sure to begin with but after 100 hours it really began to open up", the difference was immediate - the Hugo just replicates the original sound of the musicians as if they are playing right in front of you, so much better than anything else I have listened to.

Back to 44.16 vs 24/192 - can anyone list two recordings one in 44.16 and another in 24/192 (same mastering) that to their mind shows the difference - that I can buy and listen to.

A  bit late, but Mark Knopfler's Tracker.  Iended up with both 44.1 and 192.  The 192 is more convincing background for one thing i.e., Laughs & Jokes, Drinks & smokes.  I sware upon my wife's eventual grave, there's a diference.

 

[flaco]

 
A  bit late, but Mark Knopfler's Tracker.  Iended up with both 44.1 and 192.  The 192 is more convincing background for one thing i.e., Laughs & Jokes, Drinks & smokes.  I sware upon my wife's eventual grave, there's a diference.

Possible that the original master recording was in 192 and they downsampled.
Someone else mentioned this already in this thread.

 

[514077]

 
Possible that the original master recording was in 192 and they downsampled.
Someone else mentioned this already in this thread.

Of course.  MK has been using at least 96k and probably higher since at least, Ragpicker's Dream.  So, yes, it must be down-sampled, which may not only prove that mastering is important, but is also just part of the quality of the chain that brings us better sounding hi-res recordings.
As I've said before, I sware I hear a difference between 41 and 96 or higher, and am perfectly willing to burry my head in the sand against all the HD political factions; and enjoy.

 

[flaco]

 
Of course.  MK has been using at least 96k and probably higher since at least, Ragpicker's Dream.  So, yes, it must be down-sampled, which may not only prove that mastering is important, but is also just part of the quality of the chain that brings us better sounding hi-res recordings.
As I've said before, I sware I hear a difference between 41 and 96 or higher, and am perfectly willing to burry my head in the sand against all the HD political factions; and enjoy.

Are you using your Hugo ? 
 
It's true there are so many things to consider why a high-res recording sounds excellent or sometimes crappy.
It depends very much on the chain and nowadays you have thousands of options to change it...