{"product_id":"chord-electronics-hugo-2-transportable-dac","title":"Chord Electronics Hugo 2 Transportable DAC","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chord Electronics Hugo 2 is a high-performance transportable DAC and headphone amplifier designed for both home and mobile listening. Built around Chord's proprietary FPGA-based DAC technology, Hugo 2 combines reference-level digital conversion, powerful headphone amplification, flexible digital connectivity, and user-adjustable sound controls in a compact precision-machined aluminum chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith support for PCM up to 768 kHz and native DSD512, Hugo 2 can serve as a premium headphone DAC\/amp or integrate directly into a full-size audio system using its stereo RCA and line-level outputs.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6139\/9068\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_20_2026_04_21_51_PM.png?v=1789901544\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChord FPGA DAC Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of Hugo 2 is Chord's custom-coded Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA, implementing a 49,152-tap WTA digital filter and 10-element Pulse Array design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying on a conventional off-the-shelf DAC chipset, Chord's proprietary digital architecture handles digital filtering and conversion using algorithms developed specifically for its DAC platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugo 2 also provides four selectable digital filters, allowing listeners to choose between neutral, high-frequency roll-off, warm, and warmer presentations to better suit different recordings and listening preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful Headphone \u0026amp; Home Audio Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugo 2 is designed to drive a wide range of headphones, including models with impedances up to 800Ω. It delivers up to 740 mW into 32Ω and includes both 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm headphone outputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor headphone listening, Chord's digital crossfeed system provides three selectable levels—Light, Medium, and Heavy—designed to create a more speaker-like presentation when listening through headphones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugo 2 can also function as a high-performance DAC within a home audio system. Stereo RCA outputs and a dedicated 3 V line-level mode allow straightforward connection to compatible amplifiers and other audio components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible Digital Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugo 2 provides USB, coaxial, optical, and aptX Bluetooth digital connectivity, making it suitable for computers, smartphones, tablets, digital transports, and other compatible sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts HD USB input supports PCM playback up to 768 kHz and native DSD512, while dual-data coaxial operation also supports PCM rates up to 768 kHz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor network streaming, Hugo 2 can be paired directly with the optional Chord Electronics 2go, transforming the combination into a high-resolution network streaming system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransportable FPGA DAC \u0026amp; headphone amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49,152-tap WTA digital filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCM playback up to 768 kHz \/ 32-bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative DSD support up to DSD512\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour selectable digital filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-stage headphone crossfeed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 mm and 6.35 mm headphone outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluetooth with aptX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with 2go and Hugo M Scaler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":54578141692188,"sku":null,"price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":54578141724956,"sku":null,"price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6139\/9068\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-18T144802.056.png?v=1789723180","url":"https:\/\/rockonav.com\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-2-transportable-dac","provider":"RockOnAV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}