Chord Electronics HUGO TT2 Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier

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A DAC, preamplifier and headphone amplifier, Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 is a successor of the multi award winning transportable Hugo TT. It is better, bigger, and more advanced in every way possible and is setting new benchmarks for table DACs. Available in satin black and silver colours, the Hugo TT 2 has dimensions of 235mm x 223mm x 46mm and is manufactured using high quality aluminium casing, steel ball bearing buttons, glass viewing portal, gloss black acrylic signal window, and dot matrix display.

With appealing casework, doubled battery capacity from that of Hugo TT, and improved performance, the new Hugo TT 2 has been redesigned from the ground up. Taking the advantage of latest technology, the Hugo TT 2 delivers completely improved technical specifications and measurements across the board. With 768 kHz PCM and DSD 512 playback, it exhibits drastic sonic benefits over its predecessor Hugo TT. The Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 has two USB inputs - one superior HD option and a second SD. The first option supports 32-bit data streams and DSD in both single and double speed forms and the second option supports 16-bit signals.

Hugo TT 2 is infinitely more powerful with Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA and coded by Chord Electronics’ Rob Watts with 86 x 208 MHz, which runs in parallel to create an advanced 16FS WTA 1 filter with 98,304-taps. The upgrade to 10-element design from 4-element design benefits the new Hugo TT 2 in terms that it works in harmony with the upgraded FPGA and code to deliver unparalleled audio. To reduce distortion, a brand new high-power discreet output stage coupled with second-order noise-shaping is integrated between the DAC output and filter.

Eschewing the Li-Po battery power supply, Hugo TT 22 ushers in six super capacitors which can deliver linear dynamic currents. Delivering class-leading clarity and unerring precision, Hugo TT 2 retains the three-stage user-selectable digital cross feed function and brings home four-stage user-selectable filter controls. With extra clarity and stronger dynamics, the Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 is setting new standards or table DACs and is a must buy.

Improved technical advancements from the Hugo TT
Precision machined aluminium casing
768 kHz PCM and DSD 512 playback
USB, Coax BNC and Bluetooth inputs
More powerful Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA

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Dynamic range	127dB ‘A’ weighted
Noise	4 uV ‘A’ weighted (high gain), 1.7 uV ‘A’ weighted (low gain) with no measurable noise floor modulation
Distortion	0.00008% @ 2.5 V 300Ω; 0.00016% @ 6 W 8Ω
Output power (unbalanced)	(@1% THD) 288 mW RMS 300Ω; 7.3 W RMS 8Ω
Output power (balanced)	(@1% THD) 1.15 W RMS 300Ω; 18W RMS 8Ω
Output impedance	0.042Ω
Stereo separation	9 V RMS 300Ω -138dB
Dimensions	235mm x 223mm x 46mm

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Name	SKU	Qty	Lead time
Options - Black	44355	0	Normally hand built to order 14 to 21 days.
Options - Silver	44356	0	Normally hand built to order 14 to 21 days.

Warranty information for Chord Electronics:

Chord Electronics products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 36 months on all products except the Mojo, which is a period of 12 months.

This 36 month guarantee applies to all Chord Electronics Products (excluding the Mojo) including Digital to Analogue Convertors, Digital Streamers, Headphone Amplifiers. Phono Pre Amplifiers, Stereo & Mono Pre Amplifiers and Stereo Pre Amplifiers. Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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