Hugo TT 2 by Chord Electronics - The Official Thread

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

And why do they call there RCA inputs Voltage?

Not sure if I understand the question.

 

[OCC7N]

Not sure if I understand the question.

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

Is

Just for 'fun' I guess. It's just normal RCA input, they probably wanted to branch it clearly from BNC input that Enleum also has. - which is I believe not working in a typical voltage fashion but something different (maybe current mode something like krell and agd is using?)

 

[OCC7N]

Just for 'fun' I guess. It's just normal RCA input, they probably wanted to branch it clearly from BNC input that Enleum also has. - which is I believe not working in a typical voltage fashion but something different (maybe current mode something like krell and agd is using?)

Ok. yeah that Enlink makes me wonder when the DAC will be ready...

but the Headphone output is directly connected to the speaker circuit. How is this different from other using a AHB2? .... when it comes to Susvara directly in the outputs of AHB2

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

but the Headphone output is directly connected to the speaker circuit. How is this different from other using a AHB2? .... when it comes to Susvara directly in the outputs of AHB2

In basic principals it's not different.
Enleum is a speaker amp that additionally has headphone output - but as you said they are connected to the same 'power source'.
AHB is the same - speaker amp but without headphone jack so you have to use some adapter/special cable to speaker terminals.
(yes you can basically use any speaker amp with any headphone - if you wish so.)

Headphone amps and speaker amps are basically the same, the principals are the same. They provide you voltage and current swing to amplify the signal that is coming from the source (dac). Of course there are different power/voltage/current etc. requirements for speakers and headphones but in core it's the same.
If you have more question please ask guys in Enleum topic I'm sure they will be helpful as they are using it on daily basis (don't want to make more offtops here)

 

[OCC7N]

In basic principals it's not different.
Enleum is a speaker amp that additionally has headphone output - but as you said they are connected to the same 'power source'.
AHB is the same - speaker amp but without headphone jack so you have to use some adapter/special cable to speaker terminals.
(yes you can basically use any speaker amp with any headphone - if you wish so.)

Headphone amps and speaker amps are basically the same, the principals are the same. They provide you voltage and current swing to amplify the signal that is coming from the source (dac). Of course there are different power/voltage/current etc. requirements for speakers and headphones but in core it's the same.
If you have more question please ask guys in Enleum topic I'm sure they will be helpful as they are using it on daily basis (don't want to make more offtops here)

Good points thanks

 

[OCC7N]

In simple words yes.
Though for some people it's still not enough ,you will find number of posts that you need 200+ watts amp for Susvara.
So do whatever you want

im really tempted because those 5watts does seems to be safe.

Do I have to be careful when turning off the TT2, like disconnecting headphones or turning volume down. Does it make a pop sound when turning of.?

Yes, which is more than enough to blow your eardrums out. There's no question that the TT2 is powerful enough for the Susvara. Some people like to have tons of power on tap, but then they have to reduce the input level so much that it really makes little sense to kill signal and get more noise that way. I never pushed the TT2 to its limits when driving the Susvaras, it never clipped or anything.

Thank you for info. So you have some experience using the XLR. how is the sound. Do I loose or gain some quality SE vs XLR?

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

Do I have to be careful when turning off the TT2, like disconnecting headphones or turning volume down. Does it make a pop sound when turning of.?

It's always good practice to stop music when unplugging/plugging headphones.
As for pop while on/off sequence I did not experience any of that.

 

[OCC7N]

It's always good practice to stop music when unplugging/plugging headphones.
As for pop while on/off sequence I did not experience any of that.

Ofcourse. I never play music while doing that either, but I was just conern about on/off sound or pop. I can not imagine Susvara owners doing this with an speaker amp at 100watts....

I guess I just have an assumption that headphone outputs is more safe than preamp outputs. When it comes to turning on/off the dac/amp

Also TT2 having a 0.042ohm impedance is remarkable.

 

[OCC7N]

Everything is on backorder for the Ferrum Audio, so I decided pulling the trigger on the TT2.

Has anybody a review with Susvara on TT2 XLR vs SE? I could not find impression on search

 

[alekc]

Everything is on backorder for the Ferrum Audio, so I decided pulling the trigger on the TT2.

Has anybody a review with Susvara on TT2 XLR vs SE? I could not find impression on search

@OCC7N Congrats! In my humble opinion you made a very wise choice and you will be very happy with TT2.

 

[OCC7N]

@OCC7N Congrats! In my humble opinion you made a very wise choice and you will be very happy with TT2.

Thank you

 

[betula]

Thank you

I agree with @alekc and looking forward to your impressions. Did you buy the TT2 new or second-hand?

 

[OCC7N]

I agree with @alekc and looking forward to your impressions. Did you buy the TT2 new or second-hand?

New and thank you. Im excited but I do remember someone posting a link for the XLR adapter from audioquest.

Do you use an adapter?

 

[ra990]

Everything is on backorder for the Ferrum Audio, so I decided pulling the trigger on the TT2.

Has anybody a review with Susvara on TT2 XLR vs SE? I could not find impression on search

Good choice. I think the TT2 will be an excellent first pairing with your Susvara. If you decide to get an amp later on, try to do some honest blind testing. That's how I knew the amps I tried were not adding anything, only taking away from the fidelity of the TT2.