Re: Chord Electronics Hugo DAC
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 3:17 pm
Ok, I am finally back in business with some serious swing in my gear I have done. It took some time, but I am extremely happy that I've done it. I sold Naim Nap100 and Harbeth P3's, but I traded Naim DAC-V1 for this little magic box from Chord. My signature is up to date...
I found out about Hugo from Naim forum, and similarly like Ken described, I didn't pay too much attention in first place, but more I read, more I was bothered by the news. Finally, I decided to drive to Toronto (100 km's) to audition Hugo. I was listening for 3 hours, still not believing that you can get so much out of that small box. I went back again after couple of days for another 2 hours of careful listening...decision was made right there. Hugo is the game changer, all I can say. It leaves V1 in the dust, sorry Naim, but for the same money. I am not surprised any more that it's been compared by some people to Naim NDX/PS or nDAC/PS, which are way more expensive than Hugo (few times).
I let it go to warm up last night and I listen to it little bit by MQn 2.84 (I am way behind you guys, but I will catch up soon). What should I say, I am discovering my collection again, huge upgrade, and it works exceptionally with MQn (16/44, 24/96 and 24/192).
BTW, NAD pre and amp, shockingly good performers, making 30'1 to sing, with very conservative price tag on them compared to some other very expensive brands!
Cheers!
http://chordelectronics.co.uk/files/Hi- ... 202014.pdf
I found out about Hugo from Naim forum, and similarly like Ken described, I didn't pay too much attention in first place, but more I read, more I was bothered by the news. Finally, I decided to drive to Toronto (100 km's) to audition Hugo. I was listening for 3 hours, still not believing that you can get so much out of that small box. I went back again after couple of days for another 2 hours of careful listening...decision was made right there. Hugo is the game changer, all I can say. It leaves V1 in the dust, sorry Naim, but for the same money. I am not surprised any more that it's been compared by some people to Naim NDX/PS or nDAC/PS, which are way more expensive than Hugo (few times).
I let it go to warm up last night and I listen to it little bit by MQn 2.84 (I am way behind you guys, but I will catch up soon). What should I say, I am discovering my collection again, huge upgrade, and it works exceptionally with MQn (16/44, 24/96 and 24/192).
BTW, NAD pre and amp, shockingly good performers, making 30'1 to sing, with very conservative price tag on them compared to some other very expensive brands!
Cheers!
http://chordelectronics.co.uk/files/Hi- ... 202014.pdf