Chord Hugo TT2

Chord Electronics Hugo TT2 – Uncompromising DAC and Headphone Amplifier for Audiophiles

Hugo TT2 is designed to deliver an absolutely world-class listening experience, whether you use it as a DAC or headphone amplifier. With its extremely powerful Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA processor running at an impressive 98,304 taps, Hugo TT2 sets new standards in digital audio reproduction. It can handle up to 768kHz PCM and DSD 512, allowing you to experience music with a clarity and dynamics that surpasses most on the market.

This high-end solution is equipped with a new and powerful discrete output stage, which delivers a full 18 watts in balanced operation. This means that even the most demanding headphones can be driven with ease. The advanced power supply with six supercapacitors ensures that the Hugo TT2 delivers stable and powerful sound, even with the most dynamic pieces of music.

Highlights

• Powerful Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA with 98,304 taps for precise audio reproduction
• Supports hi-res formats with up to 768kHz PCM and DSD 512 playback
• Advanced power supply with six supercapacitors for stable and dynamic power delivery
• Powerful discrete output stage with up to 18 watts in balanced operation
• Drives even the most demanding headphones
• Upgradeable with Chord Electronics M Scaler for 1M-tap digital upscaling
• Both balanced and unbalanced connections, including XLR and RCA
• Integrated four-stage custom filters and three-stage digital crossfeed for personalized listening experience
• High-quality design and construction

Technological Superiority and Performance

Hugo TT2 delivers five times more processing power than its predecessor, Hugo TT, and twice as much as the award-winning Hugo 2. With a powerful Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA at its heart, custom-coded by Rob Watts, Hugo TT2 operates with a groundbreaking 16FS WTA 1 filter with a whopping 98,304 taps. Taps are crucial to the DAC's ability to process digital signals with precision – the more taps, the more accurate the audio reproduction. Hugo TT2's tap count is more than double that of Hugo 2, resulting in incredibly detailed and clear sound that surpasses traditional DACs.

Hugo TT2 handles PCM playback up to 768kHz and DSD 512, giving you exceptional sound quality that is second only to Chord Electronics' flagship - DAVE. With a dynamic range of 127dB and ultra-low noise floor of just 4uV (high gain), Hugo TT2 is a DAC that delivers world-class precision and clarity.

Powerful Amplification and Advanced Power Management

Hugo TT2 is designed to deliver massive power with minimal distortion. The new high-power discrete output stage with second-order noise shaping reduces distortion to almost inaudible levels – 0.00008% at 2.5 V 300Ω and 0.00016% at 6 W 8Ω.

Replacing the Li-Po battery from its predecessor with six supercapacitors gives the Hugo TT2 the ability to deliver high, linear dynamic current when the music demands it. This results in a peak output of 5A and 9.3V RMS, ensuring it has plenty of headroom even when the most demanding headphones are driven at high volumes.

Flexible Listening Experiences and Future-Proofing

Hugo TT2 features Chord Electronics' renowned four-stage filter settings, allowing the user to tailor the sound to their personal preferences. The three-stage digital crossfeed feature enhances the headphone listening experience, creating a sense of depth and space normally only experienced with speakers.

For those looking to take their audio experience to the next level, the Hugo TT2 can be easily upgraded with Chord Electronics' M Scaler, bringing 1 million taps of digital upscaling to the table – a must for the discerning listener.