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Chord Hugo M Scaler

Standalone 1M-tap digital upscaling device

  • The most advanced digital filter in the world
  • Adjustable sample rate output (with pass-thru mode)
  • Video mode (for lower latency)
  • Auto video and source selection
  • 'DX' controls for a future product design
  • Custom Coded Xilinx XC7A200T FPGA chipset
  • Galvanically isolated USB input
  • Galvanically isolated dual BNC outputs
  • Designed for the DAVE, Hugo TT2, Qutest, Hugo 2 and Mojo 2 DACs
  • Compatible with other DACs, subject to their decoding capabilities
  • Precision Machined Aluminium Body
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    Chord Hugo M Scaler

    Chord Hugo M Scaler

    Standalone 1M-tap digital upscaling device

    Using technology first seen in the flagship BLU MKII digital/CD transport, the Hugo M Scaler is a standalone upscaling device containing the world’s most advanced digital filter.
    When used with a dual-BNC-input Chord Electronics DAC, it is capable of redefining digital audio sound quality.

    The Hugo M Scaler is a highly advanced standalone upscaler capable of redefining sound quality from digital audio.
    It uses Rob Watts’ (our Digital Design Consultant’s) unique filter technology, the most advanced in the world, to upscale standard 44.1kHz digital audio up to 705.6kHz (16x CD’s 44.1kHz native resolution), ready to be passed to a suitable DAC; Hugo M Scaler extends its upscaling performance to 768kHz (from 96kHz input data) for our dual-BNC-input DACs: Qutest, Hugo 2, Hugo TT 2 and DAVE.

    The Hugo M Scaler brings the unrivalled advantages of our ground-breaking FPGA-based WTA (Watts Transient Alignment) filtering technology to digitally connected audio devices, dramatically improving sound quality.
    Although optimised for use with selected Chord Electronics DACs (for the maximum 768kHz upscaling/decoding benefit), the Hugo M Scaler can be used with other DACs with suitable inputs, subject to their decoding capability.
    The Hugo M Scaler’s compact form factor aligns with the TT (Table Top) series and has been designed to be stackable with other units in the range, including the TToby stereo power amp and the Hugo TT 2, to form a highly advanced yet space-saving system.

    In line with other models in the Hugo and Hugo TT series, the device features a number of illuminable fascia-mounted spherical controls, governing input selection, output sample rate and video mode for lower latency.
    The control spheres display data visually including input source and the incoming sample rate, using a polychromatic scale.
    When partnered with either of Chord Electronics’ 768kHz-capable dual-BNC-input DACs, the Hugo M Scaler sets an astonishing technical benchmark for digital audio performance at it price point, redefining sound quality from digital audio.

     

    Box Contents:

    • Hugo M Scaler
    • 15V 4A switching barrel type power supply
    • USB, BNC and optical cables
    • IR remote control
    • User manual & safety instructions

    Technical Specifications

    Dimensions
    H 4cm, W 23.5cm, D 23.8cm
    Weight
    2.55KG
    FPGA chipset
    Chord Electronics custom coded Xilinx XC7A200T
    Tap length
    1,015,808
    PCM support
    Up to 768kHz
    Digital inputs
    USB type B, 2x coaxial BNC, 2x optical TosLink
    Digital outputs
    coaxial BNC, optical TosLink, dual BNC
    Power consumption
    Full power - 30W, Standby - 10W
    Chassis material
    Aircraft grade machined Aluminium

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