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Chord Hugo 2 Review – New dimensions for portable audio, Simply sublime

Chord Hugo 2

£1800
9.4

Sound Signature

9.8/10

Build Quality/Design/Functionality

9.0/10

Value

9.4/10

Pros

  • New level of reference sound signature for portable audio. Very natural sound presentation.
  • Solid build quality with ports for future add on modules. Classic Chord futuristic design.
  • Supports many inputs and a variety of outputs.

Cons

  • Remote control design/build is a little basic
  • Portable stacking more difficult and limited due to raised area near volume dial.
  • Longer battery life would be welcome

Usability, Charging, Sample Rate Indication, Connectivity, Control and Remote Documentation

The documentation that comes with the Hugo 2 is visually very attractive and provides everything in an easy to understand visual way.

Rather than me paraphrasing I thought is best to include all the details of the documentation separated into the relevant sections for this review.

Charging Details:

earphonia.com review Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Volume indicator and Connectivity/Inputs/Output Details:

earphonia.com review Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Sample Rate Details:

earphonia.com review Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Filter,Input,Crossfeed and Power Control Options Details:

earphonia.com review Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Filters (Digital):

Incisive neutral (Ultimate reference) (White)

Incisive neutral HF roll-off (High Frequency roll off) (Green)

Warm (‘Smooth’) (Orange)

Warmer HF roll-off (High Frequency roll off) (Red)

Crossfeed (Digital IIR):

Off – No Crossfeed

Level 1 – Light

Level 2 – Medium

Level 3 – Heavy

Remote Control Details:

earphonia.com review Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Care and User Advice Details:

earphonia.com review Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Specifications Details:

earphonia.com review Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

General Information:

earphonia.com review Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

Features:

The Hugo 2 has an impressive set of features as shown below

earphonia.com review Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

earphonia.com review Chord Hugo 2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amplifier

The brightness of indicator lights have 2 settings and can be standard or dimmed.

Now we understand how to navigate the Hugo 2 and understand it’s supported features/glowing button indicators, lets get some more technical reference details about it.