{"product_id":"chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler","title":"Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler is a high-performance standalone digital upscaler designed to enhance digital audio before it reaches your DAC. Using Chord's advanced WTA (Watts Transient Alignment) filtering technology, Hugo M Scaler dramatically increases the digital signal's reconstruction accuracy, with a particular focus on preserving the timing of musical transients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its core is a custom-coded FPGA running an extraordinary 1,015,808-tap WTA filter. Standard 44.1 kHz digital audio can be upscaled to 705.6 kHz, while compatible 96 kHz source material can reach 768 kHz when connected to a compatible dual-BNC Chord DAC.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6139\/9068\/files\/mscaler.jpg?v=1789720700\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced 1M-Tap Upscaling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a DAC, Hugo M Scaler does not convert digital audio into an analog signal. Instead, it performs sophisticated digital processing before the signal reaches the DAC, giving the DAC significantly more information to work with during reconstruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor maximum performance, Hugo M Scaler can connect via dual BNC to compatible Chord Electronics DACs, including DAVE, Hugo TT 2, Qutest, and Hugo 2, enabling upscaling to as high as 705.6 or 768 kHz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be used with other compatible DACs through BNC S\/PDIF or optical connections, with the maximum output resolution determined by the connection and receiving DAC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\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 M Scaler provides five digital inputs, including galvanically isolated USB Type-B, two BNC coaxial inputs, and two optical inputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital outputs include galvanically isolated dual BNC for maximum-resolution operation with compatible Chord DACs, plus single BNC S\/PDIF and optical outputs for broader system compatibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelectable output sample rates and a pass-through mode provide additional system flexibility, while a dedicated Video Mode reduces processing latency to help maintain synchronization between picture and sound.\u003c\/span\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\u003e1,015,808-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\u003eUpscaling up to 768 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom-coded Xilinx FPGA processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-BNC output for compatible Chord DACs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalvanically isolated USB input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBNC coaxial and optical digital connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable sample-rate output with pass-through\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-latency video mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoon Tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":54578129830172,"sku":null,"price":5590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":54578129862940,"sku":null,"price":5590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6139\/9068\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-18T140513.769.png?v=1789720567","url":"https:\/\/rockonav.com\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler","provider":"RockOnAV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}