Qutest DAC

Hugo 2 is a powerful DAC and headphone amp that builds on the ground-breaking original. Designed for both home and mobile use, Hugo 2 transforms headphones and audio systems’ sound quality with its cutting-edge proprietary DAC technology.

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• "Clear, precise and subtle performer; excellent timing and rhythmic dexterity; dynamically versatile; well equipped; compact, stylish build. Chord has managed to do it again. The Qutest sets a new benchmark at this price" What Hi-Fi

  "If you have a basic but flagship-level DAC that is more than ten years old, and you have been thinking about modernizing I would strongly recommend trying the Qutest before you replace your DAC with something with an additional zero at the end of its price tag. The Qutest qualifies as a solid piece of engineering at a reasonable price that delivers digital music with power and finesse. What’s not to like?" The Absolute Sound

  
  

• Specs
  - Materials: Clamshell precision machined aluminium casing with polycarbonate buttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal. Available in a choice of two colours – natural silver, and satin black
  - Battery: 2x Rechargeable custom Enix Energies 3.7v 9.6Wh Li-ion (lithium-ion (2600mAh) batteries
  - Tap length filter: 49,152 – 10 element Pulse Array design
  - Play time: In excess of seven (7) hours
  - Charging: Nominal six (6) hours via Micro USB at 1.8amps (fast charge) – Nominal eight (8) hours at 1amp (slow charge)
  - Connectivity (input): Micro USB (44.1kHz to 768kHz, 16bit to 32bit); Coax via 3.5mm Jack (44.1kHz to 384kHz, 16bit to 32bit); Dual data mode input using both BNC coax inputs together (44.1kHz to 768kHz, 16bit to 32bit); Optical (44.1kHz to 96kHz, 16bit to 24bit)
  - Connectivity (input wireless): Bluetooth Apt X (44.1kHz to 48kHz, 16bit)
  - Connectivity (output): 1x ¼” jack headphone output; 1x 3.5mm jack headphone output; 1x stereo (L+R) RCA output
  - PCM support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz. 16 – 32bit
  - DSD support: Native playback supported. DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD)
  - Volume control: Digital, activated in 1dB increments. Last known state saved upon shutdown, with exception of line-level mode

  In the Box
  - IR remote control
  - 2amp USB Charger
  - 1.2m Micro USB Cable
  - 1m optical cable - 15cm Micro USB to Micro USB OTG Cable
  - Hugo 2 User Manual
  - Cotton Drawstring Bag

  
  

• Chord Electronics products are geniune Australian stock direct from the Australian distributor however they are not available for instant purchase from the website. Please email to order.

  
  

• Chord 2go server/streamer attachment

  Leather Case