Hugo TT 2 by Chord Electronics - The Official Thread

[varadero xl1000v]

TT2 has arrived in Athens, as well as MScaler! To see when he will come to my city.

Guys I can not wait. F$% #ck covid !!!

 

[Gadget67]

I know that the Mscaler will be next on the list. You kind of realise that when you look at the storm cables website and wonder how to plan on spending a grand on interconnects.......

I would suggest living with the stock BNC cables for a while before dropping significant money on upgraded cables If you purchase an M-Scaler. Nick’s cables have received many favorable reviews and I recall you can return them with no questions asked but I’d contact them directly to verify that’s still the case. I opted for a less expensive alternative from Moon Audio (silver dragon) and I am satisfied but I may try the Wave cables at a future point if I can preview a set.

 

[griff500]

I would suggest living with the stock BNC cables for a while before dropping significant money on upgraded cables If you purchase an M-Scaler. Nick’s cables have received many favorable reviews and I recall you can return them with no questions asked but I’d contact them directly to verify that’s still the case. I opted for a less expensive alternative from Moon Audio (silver dragon) and I am satisfied but I may try the Wave cables at a future point if I can preview a set.

By doing that you will be sure to notice the difference.

 

[Spawn300Z]

I would suggest living with the stock BNC cables for a while before dropping significant money on upgraded cables If you purchase an M-Scaler. Nick’s cables have received many favorable reviews and I recall you can return them with no questions asked but I’d contact them directly to verify that’s still the case. I opted for a less expensive alternative from Moon Audio (silver dragon) and I am satisfied but I may try the Wave cables at a future point if I can preview a set.

This is exactly what I did. But I made an error the 1st time i ordered my Silver Dragon BNC Cables. I ordered mine prior to getting the M-Scaler and they where too short to sit side by side only stacked. So, it was too long befor I realised the error. Therfore, I have a set of Dual BNC Cables that are like new. Only connected for a week I replaced them with the longer ones. If anyone is interested PM me.

 

[Gadget67]

By doing that you will be sure to notice the difference.

I’m not so sure about that. At some point the law of diminishing returns kicks in. I believe (though I can’t really substantiate it objectively) the Moon Audio BNC cables made a “difference” but I can’t state for sure that it improved the quality of my music as opposed to just sounding a bit different. I have made numerous incremental changes (power management and power cables, upgraded USB cable, IsoPucks, upscale headphones, better speakers, bi-wiring, etc, etc, etc.) and now I just try to concentrate on enjoying the result.

 

[griff500]

I’m not so sure about that. At some point the law of diminishing returns kicks in. I believe (though I can’t really substantiate it objectively) the Moon Audio BNC cables made a “difference” but I can’t state for sure that it improved the quality of my music as opposed to just sounding a bit different. I have made numerous incremental changes (power management and power cables, upgraded USB cable, IsoPucks, upscale headphones, better speakers, bi-wiring, etc, etc, etc.) and now I just try to concentrate on enjoying the result.

I compared the WAVE Storm cables against the standard dual BNC cables and noticed a difference that was significant enough for me to justify spending the money. Entirely subjective of course and subject to affordability.

 

[Gadget67]

I compared the WAVE Storm cables against the standard dual BNC cables and noticed a difference that was significant enough for me to justify spending the money. Entirely subjective of course and subject to affordability.

Oh, believe me...I love to spend on new things and I actively considered them but at that price point I would have returned the TT2 (still within a return window) and purchased a DAVE! But, of course I would still have considered the Wave...God, it never ends does it?

 

[griff500]

Oh, believe me...I love to spend on new things and I actively considered them but at that price point I would have returned the TT2 (still within a return window) and purchased a DAVE! But, of course I would still have considered the Wave...God, it never ends does it?

Well I'm hoping it has!

Who am I kidding...

 

[Whazzzup]

just say NO

 

[Gadget67]

just say NO

Well, I SAY it, but then stuff happens...

 

[griff500]

Well, I SAY it, but then stuff happens...

I tried that but these days I just say yes to pretty much everything.

 

[CaptainFantastic]

I tried that but these days I just say yes to pretty much everything.

I found what helps is to keep a spreadsheet for the hobby. I started it just because I wanted to know what I bought when, at what price, and how big a loss I am taking when selling.

I have four columns, by type of equipment (headphones, amps/dacs, cables, misc). I have sub-totals. I then have an overall total. When I look at that overall total these days, it's easy to say I am done for 2020 and 2021.

Pro tip - also calculate a monthly average for the spend in a given year. If that monthly average exceeds 10% of your income or whatever percentage seems relevant to you, you might need to take a break.

(as told by Captain Fantastic only half joking)

 

[ra990]

I found what helps is to keep a spreadsheet for the hobby. I started it just because I wanted to know what I bought when, at what price, and how big a loss I am taking when selling.

I have four columns, by type of equipment (headphones, amps/dacs, cables, misc). I have sub-totals. I then have an overall total. When I look at that overall total these days, it's easy to say I am done for 2020 and 2021.

Pro tip - also calculate a monthly average for the spend in a given year. If that monthly average exceeds 10% of your income or whatever percentage seems relevant to you, you might need to take a break.

(as told by Captain Fantastic only half joking)

This is a great idea! I honestly don't think too much about prices because I know I go through gear like crazy and will just end up selling whatever I buy for a small loss, which I consider the price of enjoyment. But, at the same time, I'm scared to actually put everything down on the spreadsheet and see exactly how much the losses add up to!

 

[j633295]

Has Rob Watts ever mentioned which branded USB / Optical /BNC Cable he uses with his TT2/M Scaler? It would be nice to know what the designer uses as a reference

 

[griff500]

Has Rob Watts ever mentioned which branded USB / Optical /BNC Cable he uses with his TT2/M Scaler? It would be nice to know what the designer uses as a reference

I believe he uses WAVE dual BNC.