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ugo
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. Hugo supports PCM formats up to 384KHz
including DXD. It will also natively play DSD64 and DSD128 in DoP format. Powered by
rechargeable batteries for many 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
Instruction Manual
SD USB input
low power
44/48Khz only
HD USB input
44 – 384KHz capable
Chord Electronics Limited
12V DC power input.
Connect to the wall adapter
provided to charge or leave
connected for continuous
operation.
Power switch
(on to the right)
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Summary of Contents for Chord Hugo
- Page 1 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.
- Page 2 Flashing Red - Recharge Operation Turn on the power switch to the right. 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. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
- 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 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. Warning! – Volume bypass mode will set the volume on all outputs including the headphone outputs to full level.
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