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Hugo M Scaler by Chord Electronics - The Official Thread

Mar 24, 2021 at 6:32 PM Post #13,186 of 19,782
GreenBow said:
Google capacitor lifetime.

I remember a video about when to change caps. I think the time scale he used for when to change some speaker's capacitors, was twenty years. I think it was the question that someone had written in and asked him. He said, "Just do it". ... Anyway if you search on Youtube, you might find that very video.

(As far as I know, PS Audio vids are made by one of the founders of PS Audio.)
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The voltages and temperatures for these caps are nothing like power amps.
They are very under-stressed, mine only have one electrolytic on the signal path, looks new. Film caps practically live forever under Xover conditions.

Aged panels are far more important apparently (and expensive!)
 
Mar 27, 2021 at 7:20 PM Post #13,189 of 19,782
Mar 27, 2021 at 8:36 PM Post #13,190 of 19,782
bpcans said:
Bergeon20, I use a 15-16v Sbooster on both my HMS and my TT2, they work great and have improved the sound quality of my music listening experience. If you look at the Sbooster compatibility chart you’ll see that the Ultra add-on is not necessary for use with these two Chord units. https://www.sbooster.com/images/bestanduploaden/Compatibility list BOTW P&P ECO.pdf
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The add-on to the SBooster Power Supply (the Booster Ultra MkII) is not required but is an improvement and an additional upgrade to the power supply. The addon is indeed reducing the output current but is still good to power the Mscaler even if is mentioned in the compatibility list as not working. I suspect they just went with the declared power requirements published by Chord and did not actually test it. I did and is working, did not tried TT2 though.
 
Mar 31, 2021 at 3:08 AM Post #13,191 of 19,782
To owners of AB-1266 TC, who are using Hugo TT 2 as their dac/amp combo (XLR outs) and listening to electronic music only, where would you put your money next? To the digital side (MScaler) or to the amp side? I know I am asking this in MScaler forum, but curious what others think especially for my genre of music. I read the majority of this thread and the consensus seems to be that MScaler is adding value to those who listen to classical/orchestral/jazz music, but did not find many references to EDM being the genre, so wondering if it is better to (first) upgrade the amp. I know HTT2 is powerful enough, what I am perhaps looking for is better synergy with AB-1266 where Formula S or WA33 is the recommendation. Please understand that it is difficult for me to audition HMS in person, the pandemic and all. I appreciate your opinion, thank you.
 
Mar 31, 2021 at 6:33 AM Post #13,192 of 19,782
mammal said:
To owners of AB-1266 TC, who are using Hugo TT 2 as their dac/amp combo (XLR outs) and listening to electronic music only, where would you put your money next? To the digital side (MScaler) or to the amp side? I know I am asking this in MScaler forum, but curious what others think especially for my genre of music. I read the majority of this thread and the consensus seems to be that MScaler is adding value to those who listen to classical/orchestral/jazz music, but did not find many references to EDM being the genre, so wondering if it is better to (first) upgrade the amp. I know HTT2 is powerful enough, what I am perhaps looking for is better synergy with AB-1266 where Formula S or WA33 is the recommendation. Please understand that it is difficult for me to audition HMS in person, the pandemic and all. I appreciate your opinion, thank you.
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A professional drumer commented that the percussion instruments via HMS was lifelike.

And from my personal experiences, the HMS will get better and better if and only if suppliment it with right gadgets.
 
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Mar 31, 2021 at 10:31 AM Post #13,193 of 19,782
mammal said:
To owners of AB-1266 TC, who are using Hugo TT 2 as their dac/amp combo (XLR outs) and listening to electronic music only, where would you put your money next? To the digital side (MScaler) or to the amp side? I know I am asking this in MScaler forum, but curious what others think especially for my genre of music. I read the majority of this thread and the consensus seems to be that MScaler is adding value to those who listen to classical/orchestral/jazz music, but did not find many references to EDM being the genre, so wondering if it is better to (first) upgrade the amp. I know HTT2 is powerful enough, what I am perhaps looking for is better synergy with AB-1266 where Formula S or WA33 is the recommendation. Please understand that it is difficult for me to audition HMS in person, the pandemic and all. I appreciate your opinion, thank you.
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Also, keep in mind that the Hugo TT 2 and MScaler are kinda transportable.

Before the Covid pandemic, I had a leather internally padded bag that I packed them in to use in any hotels I'm staying at the time. :beyersmile:

I wouldn't recommend it though, but hey, it's an option. :sweat_smile:

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Mar 31, 2021 at 12:27 PM Post #13,194 of 19,782
mammal said:
To owners of AB-1266 TC, who are using Hugo TT 2 as their dac/amp combo (XLR outs) and listening to electronic music only, where would you put your money next? To the digital side (MScaler) or to the amp side? I know I am asking this in MScaler forum, but curious what others think especially for my genre of music. I read the majority of this thread and the consensus seems to be that MScaler is adding value to those who listen to classical/orchestral/jazz music, but did not find many references to EDM being the genre, so wondering if it is better to (first) upgrade the amp. I know HTT2 is powerful enough, what I am perhaps looking for is better synergy with AB-1266 where Formula S or WA33 is the recommendation. Please understand that it is difficult for me to audition HMS in person, the pandemic and all. I appreciate your opinion, thank you.
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I would love to hear others opinions on edm and m-scaler but for me The m-scaler with edm imo adds very little difference. I listen to alot of techno, psy trance and various other styles and I've found it barely adds anything. Its very dependant on track though. Now if I listen to rock or metal that's a whole other different story.

M-scaler shines on real musical instruments like guitars, piano, drums etc that have soundstages and proper placement of instruments.

If you only listen to edm I would say Upgrade your amp first and if you can home demo an m-scaler last
 
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Mar 31, 2021 at 12:41 PM Post #13,195 of 19,782
mammal said:
To owners of AB-1266 TC, who are using Hugo TT 2 as their dac/amp combo (XLR outs) and listening to electronic music only, where would you put your money next? To the digital side (MScaler) or to the amp side? I know I am asking this in MScaler forum, but curious what others think especially for my genre of music. I read the majority of this thread and the consensus seems to be that MScaler is adding value to those who listen to classical/orchestral/jazz music, but did not find many references to EDM being the genre, so wondering if it is better to (first) upgrade the amp. I know HTT2 is powerful enough, what I am perhaps looking for is better synergy with AB-1266 where Formula S or WA33 is the recommendation. Please understand that it is difficult for me to audition HMS in person, the pandemic and all. I appreciate your opinion, thank you.
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DJJEZ said:
The m-scaler on edm imo adds very little difference. I listen to alot of techno, psy trance and various other styles and I've found it barely adds anything. Now if I listen to rock or metal that's a whole other different story.

M-scaler shines on real musical instruments like guitars, piano, drums etc that have soundstages and proper placement of instruments.

If you only listen to edm I would say Upgrade your amp first and if you can home demo an m-scaler last
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Yup I agree with @DJJEZ
With electronic like music, the m scaler is the last thing that I would be thinking of.
If you want different flavor think about changing headphones or adding an amp.
But as always, don't trust our opinions - listen by yourself and decide. (If you have an opportunity)
 
Mar 31, 2021 at 2:24 PM Post #13,196 of 19,782
not sure if this has been asked before -- wouldn't shouldn't multiple M-Scalers work? M-Scaler outputs digital which could feed into another M-Scaler, right?
 
Mar 31, 2021 at 8:34 PM Post #13,197 of 19,782
DJJEZ said:
I would love to hear others opinions on edm and m-scaler but for me The m-scaler with edm imo adds very little difference. I listen to alot of techno, psy trance and various other styles and I've found it barely adds anything. Its very dependant on track though. Now if I listen to rock or metal that's a whole other different story.

M-scaler shines on real musical instruments like guitars, piano, drums etc that have soundstages and proper placement of instruments.

If you only listen to edm I would say Upgrade your amp first and if you can home demo an m-scaler last
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You use an amp!?!? :deadhorse:
 
Mar 31, 2021 at 8:37 PM Post #13,198 of 19,782
Apr 1, 2021 at 8:24 AM Post #13,199 of 19,782
Pashmeister said:
not sure if this has been asked before -- wouldn't shouldn't multiple M-Scalers work? M-Scaler outputs digital which could feed into another M-Scaler, right?
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That would be a fun experiment.

Although, I guess it would depend on what upsampling levels you have on each MScaler. If the first MScaler was set to max up sample, I’m not sure you’d see any benefit from the second MScaler.

And the cost of an additional set of Wave cables 😳
 
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