Chord Hugo User Manual

Hugo
Instruction Manual
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 components.
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Input
switch
Crossfeed
switch
SD USB HD USB Power
switch

Chord Hugo Specifications

Inputs

optical TOSLink input capability	24-bit/192kHz
RCA coaxial input capability	24-bit/384kHz
driverless USB input capability	16-bit/44/48kHz
HD USB input capability	32-bit/384KHz and DSD128
Bluetooth input capability	16-bit/44/48kHz, up to 5m range

Outputs

headphone output jacks	2 x 3.5mm
large headphone jack	1 x 6.35mm (1 inch)
stereo RCA phono output	1 pair

Weight and Dimensions

width	100mm
height	20mm
depth	132mm
weight	0.4Kg
packed weight	0.9Kg

Summary

Get to know Hugo

Operation

Instructions on powering on, selecting inputs, and adjusting volume for optimal listening experience.

Driver Installation

Guide for installing necessary drivers for Windows PCs, noting driverless operation for Apple/Android.

Bluetooth Input

Details on connecting and pairing devices via Bluetooth for audio playback using A2DP or APTX codecs.

Input and Output Connections

Coax Input

Connecting digital audio via BNC socket, supporting sample rates up to 384kHz.

Optical Input

Connecting digital audio via TOSLink socket, supporting sample rates up to 192kHz.

SD USB Input

Standard definition USB input for media playback up to 16-bit/48kHz, compatible with phones/tablets.

HD USB Input

High definition asynchronous USB input supporting up to 384kHz PCM/DXD and DSD128 formats.

Headphones

Information on connecting multiple headphones with various impedance levels to the device's jacks.

Power Connection

Guidance on connecting the power adapter, charging indicators, and battery status.

Advanced Features

Crossfeed

Describes three crossfeed modes for enhancing spatial stereo sound, indicated by LED lights.

Line Level Volume Output

Enables line level output mode for use as a standalone DAC, with a warning about volume levels.

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications including inputs, outputs, dimensions, and weight.