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16 Reviews
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In true Chord signature fashion, it walks a path well away from the herd in it's unique design concept, but there needs to be a rethink regarding the connection socket issues, especially so the TOSLINK connection. As I understand it, Chord have already mo...
Abstract: This new headphone amplifier, the Hugo, from Kent audio company Chord Electronics, has been proclaimed by the fussiest hifi critics as outstanding. I have been using the Hugo to listen to high-definition music, via fancy audio app Audirvana and through th...
Fantastic detail resolution and dynamics, Bluetooth connectivity, Portable design, Superb timing and organisation,
Design quirks can frustrate, Not always the most forgiving,
There's no doubt the Hugo is the best-sounding DAC and headphone amp we've heard at this price, and when you add in its portability it becomes a quite superb proposition.The Chord Hugo is nothing less than a stunning achievement - a multi-talented device...
Published: 2014-09-22, Author: Andrew , review by: techadvisor.co.uk
The Hugo has several usability issues which many sound-first users may be willing to work through, although we feel it could be a more universally loved product if addressed. For computer audiophiles especially, but also used alongside traditional non-PC...
Published: 2014-06-20, Author: Ed , review by: avforums.com
Outstanding Sound quality, Impressively flexible, Very well built
Quirky ergonomics, Limited Bluetooth range, Slightly fiddly as a preamp
Portable audio is one of the most keenly fought areas of the entire consumer electronics industry. We've moved from people spending a bit more money on earphones than they might have one done to products from companies throwing the summation of their tech...
Published: 2014-06-16, Author: Jason , review by: the-ear.net
Abstract: Looks can be deceptive in audio as in life, the Chord Hugo looks a bit big to be a truly portable DAC but way too small be a serious piece of electronics. Yet it is both at the same time, a battery powered headphone amplifier come converter and a 32-bit/3...
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