If you are looking for a professional headphone
amplifier then you may be interested in the new Chord Hugo 2 which is priced at US$ 2500 and combines both a DAC and headphone amplifier and one small pocket size
device. Chord is a company that does not simply purchase electronics
off-the-shelf but creates its own custom hardware and creates all the
programming and coding in the house. For example it’s top-of-the-line Dave DAC
carried a five figure price tag and his right guarded by some as the best in
the world.
The Hugo 2 can be used both at home and on-the-go,
either with headphones or within a conventional audio system., Offering users a
line-level output and full-function remote control to add real flexibility in
full-size and desktop systems. “Hugo 2 is a powerful DAC and headphone amp that
builds on the ground-breaking original. Designed for both home and mobile use,
Hugo 2 transforms headphones and audio systems’ sound quality with its
cutting-edge proprietary DAC technology.”
For a full in-depth review of the new Chord Hugo 2
headphone amplifier jump over to the Verge website where Vlad Savov runs you
through all the features and functionality of the Chord Hugo 2 and provides his
thoughts on the quality you can expect from this higher-priced audiophile
equipment.
