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Thank you for purchasing the Chord Hugo. In order to get the most from your product please take a
few moments to read these instructions.
Hugo is an advanced portable headphone amplifier. It features a state of the art FPGA DAC design
with our latest WTA filter algorithm. Hugo supports PCM formats up to 384KHz including DXD. It
will also natively play DSD64 and DSD128 in DoP format. Powered by batteries for hours of
playback Hugo is totally portable and will work wirelessly via Bluetooth or can be connected via
micro USB to give a direct digital audio signal as found on many portable devices. Hugo can also be
used as a standalone DAC with RCA phono outputs to connect into a HiFi system. Coaxial and
optical digital inputs will connect to a variety or source components. There is an advanced volume
control which can be bypassed for line level operation. Hugo is a truly versatile audio component to
enhance your listening experience.
Get to know Hugo
Hugo features several different inputs and output connections. Please choose the one that suits your
source component
Input Source Switch
Crossfeed switch
Different modes
add spatial effects
Hugo
Portable Headphone amplifier with Advanced DAC
SD USB input
Low power
44Khz only
Power switch
HD USB input
44 – 384KHz capable
12V DC power input. Connect
to the wall adapter provided to
charge or leave connected for
continuous operation.
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Summary of Contents for Chord Hugo
- Page 1 Hugo Portable Headphone amplifier with Advanced DAC Thank you for purchasing the Chord Hugo. In order to get the most from your product please take a few moments to read these instructions. Hugo is an advanced portable headphone amplifier. It features a state of the art FPGA DAC design with our latest WTA filter algorithm.
- Page 2 Flashing Red - Recharge Operation Turn on the power switch. Hugo will cycle through the sequence of colours and then be ready for operation. Select the input you wish to use and plug in the input cables and headphones as appropriate.
- Page 3 Charging Plug in the supplied wall power adapter to charge Hugo. The bright white charge light will illuminate through the lens. When fully charged (approx 5 hours) the charge light will switch off. It is safe to leave the power adapter connected continuously to charge and power Hugo.
- Page 4 Press and hold the Crossfeed switch whilst turning on to activate volume bypass mode. The volume control will illuminate light blue to indicate line level output. Using bypass mode Hugo can be used as a standalone DAC into a preamplifier with volume control.
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