Chord Electronic’s Hugo M Scaler is a highly advanced standalone up-scaler 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: DAVE, Qutest and the new Hugo TT 2.

Bringing the unrivalled advantages of Chord Electronics ground-breaking FPGA-based WTA (Watts Transient Alignment) filtering technology to digitally connected audio devices, dramatically improves 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 the 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 its price point, redefining sound quality from digital audio.

Inputs:
- 2x BNC
- 2x optical
- 1x galvanically isolated USB Type-B compatible with DSD and PCM data (up to DSD 256); with DSD - - upsampled to PCM

Outputs:
- 1x optical
- 1x S/PDIF
- 1x galvanically isolated dual BNC (enables upscaling to the maximum resolution (768kHz from 96kHz data)

Additional features:
- 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 future product
- Designed, engineered and entirely made in the UK
- Precision-milled chassis, crafted from aircraft-grade aluminium

KEY FEATURES

- Chord Custom Coded FPGA
- 1,015,808 Taps
- Upsampling to 768kHz
- USB Input
- 2x BNC S/PDIF Input
- Optical Input
- Dual Data Mode BNC O/P
- BNC S/PDIF Output
- Optical Output
- Solid Aluminum Chassis
- Convection Cooled
- IR Remote Control Included

FPGA:Xilinx XC7A200T
Filter tap length:1,015,808 WTA taps
Dimensions:4cm (H) 23.5cm (W) 23.8cm (D)
Weight:2.55kgase

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- Installation Charges: AED 450 Per Hour
- Speaker Cables: AED 32 Per Meter
- Trunking: AED 10 Per Meter

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