THE HUGO 2 (PZA)
Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier
Hugo 2 is a powerful DAC and headphone amplifier based on the groundbreaking original. Designed for home and mobile use, Hugo 2 transforms the sound quality of headphones and audio systems with its patented, cutting-edge DAC technology.
Hugo 2 can be used both at home and on the go, either with headphones or within a conventional audio system. Its line-level output and full-function remote control add real flexibility to desktop and full-size systems.
The device offers four digital inputs (optical, coaxial, and HD USB) plus extended-range Bluetooth® wireless technology, with high-resolution file playback up to 768kHz and up to DSD512 (Octa DSD) via its HD USB input. Analog outputs include two RCA jacks, plus 3.5mm and 6.35mm headphone outputs.
A four-function switch filter offers a useful degree of user-selectable frequency shaping, delivering warm and smooth or transparent and punchy presentations, providing additional flexibility and user control. For headphone listening, Hugo 2 retains the popular digital crossfeed function of the original and offers three operating modes. The system duplicates the effect of listening to speakers and is based on advanced binaural audio research.
Hugo 2 features four spherical control buttons, which illuminate with color-coded information and control the unit's power, input, filter, and crossfeed functions.
Battery life is around 6 hours or more (depending on the headphones), and two automatic charging modes are included via the dedicated Micro USB charging port; an indicator displays the charging and battery status.
materials: Precision-machined aluminum housing with carbonate polybuttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal. Available in two colors: natural silver and satin black.
Battery: 2 Enix Energies Custom 9.6V 2600Wh Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries
Tap Length Filter: 49,152 - 10 Element Pulse Array Design
Playing time: 6 hours (average time)
Burden: Six (6) hours rated via Micro USB at 1.8 amps (fast charge) - Eight (8) hours rated at 1 amp (slow charge)