Chord Hugo Portable DAC/Headphone Amp. Silver.

Up for sale is a Chord Hugo Portable DAC/Headphone Amp

Model:
Hugo

Color:
Silver

Version:
This is the 2nd version of the Original Hugo, it has stronger USB connectors and larger openings for the analog RCA output.
This is NOT the Hugo 2.

Type:
Portable DAC/Headphone Amp

Condition:
7/10. It has a few tiny marks here and there. See pictures.

Functionality:
The Hugo was tested and functions as intended.

No. of Owners:
2

Age:
unknown

Tobacco/Pet Free:
Yes

Repair History:
None

Included are:
Hugo
Leather Case
Power Supply

Description:
Hugo is a multi-award-winning mobile DAC and headphone amplifier of unrivaled quality. Put simply, it is the world’s most advanced headphone amp/DAC, offering five digital inputs including A2DP aptX Bluetooth, plus advanced 384kHz PCM and DSD 128 playback for today’s high-resolution music files. It uses our bespoke FPGA DAC technology to deliver class-leading sound quality from your music collection, however it is stored.

Specifications:
Materials: Clamshell precision machined aluminium casing with acrylic signal window and glass viewing portal. Available in a choice of two colours – natural silver, and satin black
Battery: 2x Rechargeable custom Enix Energies 3.7v 9.6Wh Li-ion (lithium-ion (2600mAh) batteries*
Tap length filter: 26,368 – 4 element Pulse Array design
Play time: In excess of ten (10) hours
Charging: Nominal eight (8) hours via included 12v 0.5a charger
Connectivity (input): Micro USB (White): 44.1kHz – 384kHz – 16bit – 32bit
Coax (RCA) (Red): 44.1kHz – 384kHz – 16bit – 32bit
Optical (Green): 44.1kHz – 192kHz – 16bit – 24bit
Connectivity (input wireless): Bluetooth (Apt X) (Blue): 44.1kHz – 48kHz – 16bit
Connectivity (output): 1x ¼” jack headphone output
2x 3.5mm jack headphone output
1x stereo (L & R) RCA output
PCM support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, and 384kHz.
DSD support: DSD transmitted via DoP. DSD64 (Single) to DSD128 (Dual-DSD)
Volume control: Digital, activated in 1dB increments.
Line-level mode: Activated via dual press of Input and Crossfeed upon startup
Driver support: Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS

Review:
What HiFi?: Best DAC Award 2016 “There’s no doubt the Hugo is the best-sounding DAC and headphone amp we’ve heard at this price, and when you add in its portability it becomes a quite superb proposition.
The Chord Hugo is nothing less than a stunning achievement – a multi-talented device that will transform your music listening so much you’ll wonder what you ever did without it.”

MSRP $2495, I am asking $650

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Shipping:
Shipping inside the USA is $19.99 (fully insured).
International Shipping is done through USPS.
Shipping weight is 2 lb and the box measures 10x7x5

Payment:
I accept Paypal, Credit Cards, Wells Fargo SurePay, Cashier’s Checks or Money Orders.
When Cashier’s Checks or Money Orders are used, the item will ship once the C.C. or M.O. clears.
Please add 3% to the total when PayPal or Credit card payment is used.

International Shipping:
When I ship International I am not responsible for any loss/damage during shipping and any Customs duties/fees/charges/taxes.