CHORD COAX1 Hugo 2 Digital To Analogue Converter and Headphone Amplifier User Manual

CHORD COAX1 Hugo 2 Digital To Analogue Converter and Headphone Amplifier

How to charge and connect to power

Sample rate indicator – how to read sample rate

Connectivity

Coax 1 configuration = Tip and sleeve, Coax 2 configuration = Ring and sleeve. The 3.5mm digital coaxial jack input supports ‘dual data mode’, where 768kHz files can be input as two separate 384kHz data streams, should devices support this capability.

WARNING – Do not activate line level whilst operating headphones, you risk damage to your equipment and your hearing.

Control options

To suit your ambient lighting, Hugo 2 has two brightness settings – High and Low. To cycle between them please simultaneously press the FILTER and X-PHD buttons.

Remote control function

Hugo 2’s IR sensor is located within the viewing glass, for optimal performance please do not obstruct this area.

Care instructions

• Please only use a dry cloth to clean Hugo 2
• Never directly spray liquids, including cleaners, onto Hugo 2
• Do not allow Hugo 2 to come into contact with liquid
• Never poke objects into the exposed connectors apart from the designated connectors
• Never drop or expose Hugo 2 to mechanical shock
• No user serviceable parts, do not disassemble Hugo 2. Doing so will void your warranty. Please contact your original dealer in the event of a fault

Important information

• USB Compatibility: Windows PC (Driver available online), Mac OS X, Linux, iOS devices and Android. Micro USB input

• Bluetooth: Select Bluetooth Input (Blue) and pair with device using (Pairing code: 0000)

• Crossfeed: Gives a more-speaker-like presentation with three-stage DSP spatial effect

• Line level mode: WARNING! Line level mode will set maximum volume on all outputs including headphones. Please disconnect before continuing.
  To activate, press and hold the Crossfeed (X-PHD) button when turning the unit on.
  To deactivate, switch the unit off and confirm that the volume has reduced using the colour chart supplied within this manual

• Charging: A 5V 2-amp charger is required to charge Hugo 2 at maximum speed. Chargers between 1-2 amps will charge Hugo 2 in half-charge mode and will decrease play/charge length. Chargers below 1 amp will fail to charge Hugo 2.

WARNING! If the batteries are fully depleted the unit will not switch on. Please connect to a charger and wait 30mins

Specifications

• Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz +/- 0.2dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.0001% 1kHz 3V RMS 300 ohms
• THD and noise at 3V RMS Ref 5.3V: 120dB @ 1kHz 300 ohms A Wt
• Noise 2.6 uV A Wt: no measurable noise floor modulation
• Signal to noise ratio: 126dB A-weighted
• Channel separation: 135dB @ 1kHz 300 ohms
• Maximum output level (to clipping at 1% distor-tion): 94 mW 300 ohms; 740 mW 33 ohms; 1050 mW (8)
• Output impedance: 25 milliohms (0.025 ohms)

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