Chord Hugo 2 User Manual

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Hugo 2 | User manual
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7 Volume and sample rate
The volume level is controlled using the top-mounted wheel (up/down) and displayed using colour as
indicated below. Before playback, ensure that the volume level is at the lowest possible setting (rotate
downwards) to avoid possible hearing or equipment damage.
MIN MAX
The Hugo 2’s volume can be preset (to a 3 V output) for connection to amplifiers etc. Preset volume
mode can be initiated by pressing the X-PHD button when the device is first switched on. The volume
wheel colour will then change to purple to indicate the mode is active. The device ‘remembers’ that
present volume mode has been selected until it is deactivated. To deactivate fixed volume mode, lower
the volume manually OR switch the device o. The Hugo2 will refer to the previously user-set volume
when powered on, however, fixed volume mode will have to be manually selected each time the device is
powered on.
NOTE
WARNING: Do not activate preset volume mode when using headphones, damage to your
equipment and/or hearing may occur.
7.1 Sample rate
The sample rate of the digital file being played is indicated using coloured LEDs and can be viewed
through the viewing window on top of the unit. Use the colour chart below as a guide.
Note, both PCM (44.1 kHz-768 kHz/16-bit to 32-bit) and DSD (Native DSD playback up to DSD512), both
with automatic sample rate switching, are supported.
Sample rate in kHz colour guide:

Chord Hugo 2 Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz
Output impedance	0.025 Ω
Channel separation	135 dB
Peak power per channel	- W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	126 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.0001 %
Battery life	7 h
Charging time	4 h
Number of batteries supported	2
Headphone connectivity	3.5mm
Cables included	Micro-USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	130 mm
Width	100 mm
Height	21 mm
Weight	450 g