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Chord Hugo TT 2 sets a new benchmark for tabletop DACs, eclipsed only by the flagship DAVE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Hugo TT2 is the latest version of the table top DAC from Chord Electronics. It is quite a step up from the original version with the Rob Watt's custom designed FPGA providing 5 times the processing power of its predecessor. Why is this a good thing? The increased processing power of the latest chipset - nearly 100,000 taps allows the DAC to use more powerful interpolation filters, in other words, it makes a better job or recreating the original analogue signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Hugo TT2 also features a dual BNC input that allows it to receive a 768Khz PCM signal from example the Chord M-scaler. The DAC can also process DSD files to 512.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Hugo TT2 headphone amplifier has a much more powerful output satge and will drive even the most demanding of headphones. This has been enabled by the replacement of the battery by 6 powerful super capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Hugo TT2 has balanced XLR analogue outputs and a pair on single ended RCA analogue outputs to connect to your amplifier or preamplifier. There are also a pair of BNC digital outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of input we have USB, 2 x optical toslink, 2 BNC digital inputs and APT X bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat improvements does the Hugo TT2 have over its predecessor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitial impression is the TT2 is tighter with improved timing and has a better transient attack to notes. More organisation resulting in better sound staging. There is an overall uplift in accuracy and definition between instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVocals sit in a nicer space, as in more defined and space around them. 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This high-performance CD player features a premium CNC aluminum design CD Mechanism, an advanced ESS ES9028PRO DAC for precise sound, and versatile connectivity including 32-bit\/384k Hz PC-USB and 24-bit\/192k Hz coaxial and optical source inputs. 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