Chord Electronics
Hugo TT 2 |
Manual
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When the Hugo TT 2 detects that
headphones have been inserted
into one of the three front-panel
connectors, the device will enter
Headphone Mode, which is for
headphone listening only.
When this mode is entered, the
Hugo TT 2 will remember the
last-used settings (including
volume) and will effortlessly drive
any impedance headphones
including but not limited to 16
Ω
to 800
Ω
s, without the need for
an external headphone amplifier.
7.1
Playback modes
7.2 Headphone mode
7.3 Amplification mode
7.4 DAC mode
Headphone mode
7.2
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Chord Electronics
Hugo TT 2 |
Manual
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Providing headphones are not
connected to the Hugo TT 2,
Amplification Mode can be
manually engaged.
Amplification Mode utilises the
Hugo TT 2’s digital preamplifier,
enabling the volume/output level
to be controlled via the volume
wheel, or remote control.
Please note that once the Hugo
7.1
Playback modes
7.2 Headphone mode
7.3 Amplification mode
7.4 DAC mode
Amplification mode
7.3
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In most circumstances, where
a simple attenuation of the 3V
line-level signal is required to
match a preamplifier, or power
amplifier, you must operate the
Hugo TT 2 in Low Gain mode and
significantly reduce the volume
before raising to a comfortable
listening level.
.
TT 2 enters Amplification Mode,
8W on RCA and 20W on XLR, the
rated spec is 7W/8 RCA and 18/8
(XLR balanced).
This enormous power reserve is
available thanks to a very high
power discrete output stage
and super-caps to supply huge
dynamic currents.
WARNING
For your
protection, when
headphones are
connected to the Hugo
TT 2, you will be unable to
manually exit Headphone
mode until they are
disconnected.
MENU
SET
WARNING:
For
the protection of
your hearing and
equipment, please do not
navigate between the
AMP and DAC without
disconnecting Hugo TT 2
from any other device or a
source of music.
