Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler

£3,495.00 including VAT

The Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler upscales CD-quality audio then feeds it to a high-end DAC. It uses a highly advanced digital filter to redefine digital audio quality.

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Description

Using technology first seen in the flagship BLU MKII digital/CD transport, the Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler is a standalone upscaling device containing the worldโ€™s most advanced digital filter. When used with a dual-BNC-input Chord Electronics DAC, it can redefineย digital audio sound quality.

The Hugo M Scaler is a highly advanced standalone upscaler capable of redefining sound quality from digital audio. It uses Rob Wattsโ€™ (our Digital Design Consultantโ€™s) unique filter technology, the most advanced in the world, to upscale standard 44.1kHz digital audio up to 705.6kHz (16x CDโ€™s 44.1kHz native resolution), ready to be passed to a suitable DAC.

Hugo M Scaler extends its upscaling performance to 768kHz for our dual-BNC-input DACs: Qutest, Hugo TT2 and DAVE.

Digital Filter Technology

The Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler brings the unrivalled advantages of our ground-breaking FPGA-based WTA (Watts Transient Alignment) filtering technology to digitally connected audio devices, further improving sound quality. Although optimised for use with Chord Electronics DACs, use the Hugo M Scaler with other DACs with suitable inputs.

Table Top Series

The Hugo M Scalerโ€™s compact form factor aligns with the TT (Table Top) series. It can stack with other units in the range, including the TToby and the Hugo TT2, for a space-saving system.

Control Spheres

In line with other models in the Hugo and Hugo TT series, the device features a number of illuminable fascia-mounted spherical controls governing input selection, output sample rate, and video mode for lower latency. The control spheres also display data visually, including the input source and the incoming sample rate, using a polychromatic scale.

Outstanding Digital Audio

When partnered with either of Chord Electronicsโ€™ 768kHz-capable dual-BNC-input DACs, the Hugo M Scaler sets an astonishing technical benchmark for digital audio performance at it price point, redefining sound quality from digital audio.

Technical Specifications

  • Tap-length filter: 1,015,808 (16FS filter)
  • Connectivity (input): 1x Galvanically isolated Type-B USB, 2x Coax BNC and 2x Optical
  • Connectivity (output): 1x Galvanically isolated dual BNC (enables upscaling to the maximum 768kHz), 1x BNC S/PDIF and 1x Optical
  • PCM support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz, and 768kHz. 16 โ€“ 32bit
  • FPGA: Xilinx XC7A200T
  • Filter tap length: 1,015,808 WTA taps
  • Dimensions: 4cm (H) 23.5cm (W) 23.8cm (D)
  • Weight: 2.55kg
Additional Information

Inputs

2x BNC

2x optical

1x USB Type-B

Outputs

1x optical

1x S/PDIF

1x dual BNC

Adjustable sample rate output

Yes

Video mode (for lower latency)

Yes

Auto video and source selection

Yes

‘DX’ controls for future product

Yes

Precision-milled chassis, crafted from aircraft-grade aluminium

Yes

FPGA

Xilinx XC7A200T

Filter tap length

1,015,808 WTA taps

Dimensions

235 x 40.5 x 236mm (WxHxD)

Weight

2.55kg

 

Shipping and Returns
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30-Day Returns Policy

HiFix is committed to selling quality products, which we hope you will love; we do understand, however, that there may be a time when you need to exchange or return something you have bought. We really do hope you are pleased with your purchase, but should you wish to return anything you have bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product within 30 days.

Manufacturer Warranty Information

Chord 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 120 months.

This guarantee applies to all Chord Products including:.Analogue and digital Cables, Video HDMi Cables, Phono Cables and Speaker Cables. Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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