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Although ostensibly a portable product it sounded so very lifelike that it was being used as the main engine in peoples home audio setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new one is just an exquisite bit of crafted alloy. When you hold it you dont want to let it go ... the glowing buttons while slightly Flash Gordon are delightful in operation and make perfect sense ... after a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hugo 2 has four digital inputs. seven hours of battery life, and does the numbers up to 768KHz digital ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chordelectronics.co.uk\/product\/hugo-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOfficial website for the Hugo 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/chord\/hugo-2\/review\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"What Hi Fi?\" on the Hugo 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chordelectronics.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Hugo-2-User-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Hugo 2 user manual PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd some videos:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1: Chord Electronics’ Hugo 2 Video\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eofU4SBFqPg\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eofU4SBFqPg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2: What HiFi? Hugo2 video review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QhmxaHYiDwQ\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QhmxaHYiDwQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3: What HiFi? Product of the Year Award Video for Hugo2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HHDG9H1JQgA\u0026amp;t=4s\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HHDG9H1JQgA\u0026amp;t=4s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44702624612502,"sku":"AUDHUGO2","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0438\/2307\/1382\/files\/papilllon_for_scale_31cde9f3-9d0d-4209-958a-a3ab8df16cee.jpg?v=1741845299"},{"product_id":"chord-electronics-qutest-dac","title":"Chord Electronics Qutest DAC ... a tiny bit of gorgeous","description":"\u003cp\u003eQutest has been designed for static use within home audio and desktop hi-fi systems. 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This has been achieved using a novel technique which allows for very high data rates of up to 768kHz; the input is driverless on Apple and Android devices, with (ASIO included) drivers for Windows devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44702626644118,"sku":"5060295370122","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0438\/2307\/1382\/files\/chord-qutest-lifestyleSQ.jpg?v=1791500641"},{"product_id":"chord-electronics-hugo-tt-2-dac-preamp-headphone-amp","title":"Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 DAC, Preamp, Headphone Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped from the multi-award-winning transportable Hugo 2, the Hugo TT 2 is bigger, better and more advanced in every way. 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With its full-bodied sound, excellent noise isolation, and natural sense of space, it delivers a harmonious acoustic experience where detail, texture, and dynamics come through with effortless precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced and refined sound signature in a closed-back design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 mm dynamic driver with bio-cellulose composite dome and beryllium-coated torus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium materials: magnesium, zinc, Macassar ebony wood, and leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted in-house in a deep, refined shade of green with metallic particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld-class ergonomic design for all-day comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic ear pad mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two dual-twisted, Kevlar-wrapped OFC cables - 3.5 mm \u0026amp; 4.4 mm terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable, easy to drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndless serviceability - every component can be replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46209110868118,"sku":"0698596028722","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0438\/2307\/1382\/files\/E29270FC-FDC3-4BBE-8087-2E852AA3B633.jpg?v=1769297698"},{"product_id":"meze-arta-headphones","title":"Meze ARTA Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the info on the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(51, 51, 153);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mezeaudio.com\/pages\/arta\" title=\"Meze ARTA\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 153); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeze ARTA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-Back, Circumaural Headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures highest impedance planar magnetic driver, for exceptional linearity, stability, and signal purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic ear pad coupling technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound Signature: Warm-neutral, speaker-like presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted from Precision Metals, carbon fibre, and leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic Headphone Design: Art Nouveau meets bionic fluidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic Innovation: Angled acoustic blades in the open-back grille diffuse rear-wave energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver: Rinaro MZ5 HΩ -High Impedance Isodynamic® Hybrid Array\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Range: 3 Hz –115 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 225 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 98 dB SPL\/mW (at 1 kHz) Maximum SPL: \u0026gt;130 dB SPL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD): \u0026lt;0.05%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Connector: Dual 4-pin mini-XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplification: Designed for desktop DAC\/amp setups (min 200 mW @ 225 Ω, recommended 500 mW+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 495 g (without cables)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer’s Warranty: 1 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: High-strength ABS plastic suitcase with foam inserts and leather handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Sets of Magnetic Ear Pads\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuo Angled Lambskin\/Alcantara®: Richer presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim Alcantara®: Smoother, more Neutral presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 2m silver-plated LC-OFC Cables: 6.35 mm Single-Ended, 4-pin XLR Balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features \u0026amp; Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. 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E\u0026amp;OE.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577904595094,"sku":"0698596028876","price":649.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0438\/2307\/1382\/files\/Meze-Audio-99-Classics-V2-headphone-04.webp?v=1791328099"},{"product_id":"chord-electronics-dave-dac-preamp-headphone-amp","title":"Chord Electronics DAVE DAC, Preamp, Headphone Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the info on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chordelectronics.co.uk\/product\/dave\" title=\"Chord Electronics DAVE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(51, 51, 153);\"\u003eChord Electronics DAVE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Digital to Analogue Convertor, Digital Preamp, Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x 75Ω S\/PDIF BNC Coax – 44.1kHz to 384kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x AES XLR – 44.1kHz to 96kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Fibre Optic TOSLINK – 44.1kHz to 96kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x USB Type B – 44.1kHz to 768kHz (16 – 32bit) – PCM and DSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Stereo Pair of Unbalanced RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Stereo Pair of Balanced XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ¼” (6.35 mm) TRS Jack Headphone Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz flat within +\/-0.1dB (HF filter off)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap Length Filter: 164,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD + N: 127.5dB (AWT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Separation: \u0026gt;125dB @ 1KHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range: 127.5dB (AWT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample Frequencies: 44.1Khz – 768Khz (16 – 32bit) and DSD64 to DSD512 native DSD + DoP (input dependant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Output: 1% THD 6.8v RMS with 300Ω (154mW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Output: 1% THD 6.8v RMS with 33Ω (1.4w)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 0.055Ω (short circuit protected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating voltage: 90v AC – 250v AV auto switching 50Hz – 60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Accessories: IR Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries, 10A IEC Mains Cable, Type-A USB to Type-B USB Cable, Optical Cable, DAVE Quickstart Guide, Safety Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Finishes: Jett Black, Argent Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (WxHxD): 335 x 78 x 152 mm (including connectors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer’s Warranty: 5 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features \u0026amp; Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. 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