In 2014, we introduced Hugo, a revolutionary portable DAC and
headphone amp that became a landmark product in the audio landscape.
Advances in digital technology, including the latest FPGAs and WTA
(Watts Transient Aligned) filters, have enabled us to introduce a
next-generation version, Hugo 2, featuring flexible new features, plus
next-generation technical and sonic performance.
Winner of Best DAC (£1,500+) in the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022, and a What Hi-Fi? Best DAC winner every year its inception (2017-2022), Hugo 2 is a proven class leader.
Hugo 2 can be used both at home and on the go, either with headphones
or within a conventional audio system. Its line-level output and
full-function remote control add real flexibility to full-size and
desktop systems.
The device offers four digital inputs (optical, coaxial and HD USB)
plus extended-range Bluetooth® wireless technology, with high-resolution
file playback up to 768kHz and up to DSD512 (Octa DSD), via its HD USB
input. Analogue outputs include 2x RCA, plus 3.5mm and 6.35mm headphone
outputs.
A four-function switch filter offers a useful degree of
user-selectable frequency-shaping, bringing warm and soft or transparent
and incisive presentations, giving additional flexibility and user
control. For headphone listening, Hugo 2 retains the popular digital
crossfeed function of the original and offers three operation modes. The
system duplicates the effect of listening to speakers and is based on
advanced binaural audio research.
Hugo 2 features four spherical control buttons, which illuminate with
colour-coding information and control power, input, filtering, plus the
unit’s crossfeed functions.
Battery playing time is around 6 hours + (depending on headphones)
and two modes of automatic charging are included using the dedicated
Micro USB charging port; an indicator shows charging and battery-charge
status.
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