I have a problem with the TT2/MScaler. After listening to the pair for a few days, now every other piece of gear I own, bar my main tube amp, sounds flat and unmusical.
Hugo TT 2 by Chord Electronics - The Official Thread
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Stating the obvious here because you are very professional about your reviews, but in any case: please in your (eventual) review also focus at some length on what the M Scaler brings specifically in your view, what it adds to the TT2 performance. Always interesting to compare notes on that.
ra990
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@Currawong please mention how you can drive headphones out of the rear XLRs balanced and tap into 18watts @ 8 ohms.
I just put my TT2 in the classifieds so, should anybody be looking for one in perfect conditions, still covered by the prodiucer's warranty, feel free to contact me! Here's the LINK!!! 
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Send it back for a full refund!!!
Just got my HTT2 today and playing around with it. I’m pretty sure my GSX Mini is about to be put up for sale. I very much prefer the all in one HTT2 and its headphone output vs DAC mode on the HTT2 > GSX Mini.
Unless someone can convince me otherwise ?
Unless someone can convince me otherwise ?
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With your case, the reasons of adding a separate amplifier are:
1. To provide additional power for insensitive CANs or
2. To provide an alternative of different tonality.
While point 1 depends on the CANs you use, the point 2 is a sole subjectivity and preference issue. For me, I prefer the output of TT2 as DAC to my Audio technica AT-BHA100 for an additional touch of tubes and I find the warmer, smoother and analogue sound suit my taste and genre preference more.
bpcans
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seadog123, the reason that I have a Woo WA22 tube amplifier is to add that little bit of sweetness and warmth to the musical presentation that isn’t quite there with my HMS/TT2 combos detailed and analytical sound.
ra990
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The TT2 has so much power on tap, especially out of the rear XLRs. The only reason you're going to want an external amp is to change the voicing. If you are after transparency, then skip the amp.
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That's my approach as well. It's all about the best tonality for each headphone. For my collection, here are my favourite pairings:With your case, the reasons of adding a separate amplifier are:
1. To provide additional power for insensitive CANs or
2. To provide an alternative of different tonality.
While point 1 depends on the CANs you use, the point 2 is a sole subjectivity and preference issue. For me, I prefer the output of TT2 as DAC to my Audio technica AT-BHA100 for an additional touch of tubes and I find the warmer, smoother and analogue sound suit my taste and genre preference more.
- TT2 amp + Clears
- TT2 DAC with Broadway amp + Diana v2
- TT2 DAC with Broadway amp + Arya
- TT2 DAC with Pendant SE amp + Vérité Closed
Anyone hearing issues with inventory? I bought the TT2 in Black from local dealer. US distributor received shipment this Tuesday but it was not enough to fill the outstanding backorders. Now I'm in limbo ... was trying to support small business. 
Side note, anyone pairing the HFM Arya's with the TT2? How do people like this synergy?
Side note, anyone pairing the HFM Arya's with the TT2? How do people like this synergy?
I use the arya with TT2/Mscaler and they sound incredibleAnyone hearing issues with inventory? I bought the TT2 in Black from local dealer. US distributor received shipment this Tuesday but it was not enough to fill the outstanding backorders. Now I'm in limbo ... was trying to support small business.
Side note, anyone pairing the HFM Arya's with the TT2? How do people like this synergy?
Nice I tried the IFI Micro Signature and then the RME ADI 2 FS and the Hugo 2. Out of those 3 I think I liked the RME the best. I then tried the TT2 without MScaler and was very happy. I didn't want to try the MScaler until I was ready to buy. I'm totally set on getting one eventually. MScaler 2 with 2 million taps? LOL ...
Some people on Reddit were talking crap because they felt the TT2 was overkill with the Aryas. That I was better getting the Susvara's with a crappy amp. I heard one you get to higher end headphones its more subjective on which cans are better. So I think a Susvara with a bad pairing would not sound as good as a Arya with a TT2 for example ... but maybe I'm wrong ...
If you have the money the susvara is a whole different league and worth buying for sure
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