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Highlights
Flagship Desktop DAC – A reference-grade evolution of the original Hugo, engineered for uncompromising performance at home.
Advanced FPGA Core – Powered by a custom-coded Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA with over 98,000 tap-length filtering for astonishing detail and timing accuracy.
Class-Leading Resolution – Supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512, ensuring playback of the highest-resolution formats with ease.
Robust Headphone Amplifier – Drives the most demanding headphones with up to 7W of output power, delivering dynamics on par with high-end standalone amps.
Dual-Stage Super Capacitor Power Supply – Provides ultra-low noise, instantaneous power delivery for cleaner transients and greater authority.
Selectable Crossfeed – Three levels of Chord’s proprietary crossfeed circuit for a more natural, speaker-like presentation with headphones.
Versatile Connectivity – Features dual coaxial, optical, USB, and Bluetooth inputs, plus both balanced XLR and RCA outputs.
Precision Build – Solid aircraft-grade aluminum chassis with Chord’s iconic circular window and color-coded controls.
"It has plenty of poke, sounding robust and capable of a sledgehammer punch when the music demands… equally adept when it comes to qualities such as finesse and transparency. In both respects it’s class‑leading.”
— What Hi‑Fi