Chord Electronics – Mojo 2

Hugo 2 once again impresses as a high-quality DAC and headphone amplifier, building on the innovative original from 2014. Ideal for use at home or on the move, Hugo 2 unobtrusively drives the sound quality of headphones and audio systems to peak performance through its advanced, proprietary DAC technology and delivers even more impressive sound quality thanks to the latest FPGA technology.

With the ability to play high-res files up to 768 kHz / DSD512 and the included remote control for seamless integration into stationary systems, the HUGO 2 sets new standards.

The HUGO2 positions itself as the most versatile headphone amplifier on the market! On the go, Bluetooth and the two rechargeable batteries provide up to 7 hours of uninterrupted music enjoyment. At home, the HUGO 2 drives even the most demanding hi-fi headphones to peak performance or uses its advanced D/A converter technology for perfect integration into the home audio system.

Features Chord Hugo 2

• Chord Custom FPGA DAC
• Bluetooth aptX
• Optical digital input (up to 192 kHz/24 bit)
• Digital electrical input (up to 384 kHz/24 bit)
• Micro USB (up to 768 kHz/32 bit, up to DSD512)
• USB charging port

Connection

The device has four digital inputs (optical, coaxial and HD USB) as well as wireless Bluetooth® technology with extended range. The HD USB input supports playback of high-resolution files up to 768 kHz and up to DSD512 (Octa DSD). The analog outputs include 2x RCA as well as 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm headphone outputs.

Customizable

A four-way switchable filter allows custom frequency shaping for warm and smooth or transparent and sharp reproduction, giving the user additional flexibility and control. For listening through headphones, Hugo 2 retains the popular digital crossfeed feature of the original and offers three modes of operation that duplicate the effect of listening through speakers, based on advanced binaural audio research.

Control

Hugo 2 is equipped with four spherical control buttons that are illuminated with colored information and control the device’s power supply, input, filtering and crossfeed functions.

Endurance

With a battery life of around 6 hours+ (depending on the headphones) and two modes for automatic charging via the dedicated micro USB charging port, Hugo 2 ensures uninterrupted music enjoyment. A display shows the charging and battery status.

In the box

• HUGO2 headphone amplifier
• remote control
• Charger 2.1A with 1.75 m cable => micro USB
• 1.2 m USB => micro USB cable
• 15 cm micro USB => micro USB cable
• 1 m optical cable
• 20 cm mini jack 3.5 mm optical => Toslink
• Accessory bag
• Instruction manual