Chord Electronics Hugo 2 + Focal Stellia Headphones
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Chord Electronics Hugo 2 + Focal Stellia Headphones
A Stellia Combination
The Chord Electronics Hugo 2 DAC and headphone amplifier pairs exceptionally well with Focal's Stellia closed-back headphones, creating a high-performance audio setup that excels in both sound quality and user experience.
The Hugo 2 enhances audio quality with its cutting-edge DAC technology, offering flexible connectivity options and an intuitive remote control for seamless integration at home or on the go. Its advanced features ensure superior sound quality and compatibility with various devices.
On the other hand, the Focal Stellia headphones, with their closed-back design and innovative ‘M’-shaped Beryllium dome drivers, deliver unparalleled sound clarity and dynamic range. The headphones' meticulous soundproofing and ergonomic design provide exceptional isolation and comfort, making them ideal for immersive listening.
Together, the Hugo 2 and Stellia headphones offer a blend of excellent sound quality, noise isolation, and comfort, making them a fantastic stellar choice for audiophiles.
The Hugo 2
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.
Hugo 2 can be used both at home and on-the-go, either with headphones or within a conventional audio system. Its line-level output and full-function remote control adds real flexibility in full-size and desktop systems.
The device offers four digital inputs (optical, coaxial and HD USB) plus extended-range Bluetooth, with high-resolution file playback up to 768kHz and up to DSD512 (Octa DSD), via its HD USB input. Analogue outputs include 2x RCA, plus 3.5mm and 6.35mm headphone outputs.
A four-function switch filter offers a useful degree of user-selectable frequency-shaping, bringing warm and soft or transparent and incisive presentations, giving additional flexibility and user control. For headphone-listening, Hugo 2 retains the popular digital crossfeed function of the original and offers three operation modes. The system duplicates the effect of listening to speakers and is based on advanced binaural audio research.
Focal Stellia Headphone
Focal's Stellia closed-back headphones are a culmination of four decades of acoustic innovation, featuring cutting-edge technologies to deliver unparalleled sound quality. Equipped with ‘M’-shaped pure Beryllium dome speaker drivers, a new surround, and a frameless 100% copper voice coil, these headphones ensure stunning dynamics and precise reproduction of even the most subtle audio details. The integration of electrodynamic drivers allows Stellia to maintain clarity and detail across an extensive frequency range of 5Hz to 40kHz, preserving the original audio signal for a remarkably realistic listening experience.
The closed-back design of the Stellia, combined with its advanced soundproofing features, enhances both isolation and comfort. The earpads are crafted with a dual-layer approach: one half is made from non-perforated full-grain leather to diffuse sound, while the other half uses acoustic cloth over memory foam to absorb and manage audio signals. This design significantly reduces external noise and prevents audio leakage, providing a pure, immersive sound experience. Additionally, the high-resilience memory foam and ergonomic design ensure a comfortable fit, adapting to various head shapes for prolonged listening sessions.
Chord Hugo 2 Specifications
| Materials: | Clamshell precision machined aluminium casing with polycarbonate buttons, acrylic signal window, and glass viewing portal. Available in natural silver, and satin black |
| Battery: | 2x Rechargeable custom Enix Energies 3.7v 9.6Wh Li-ion (2600mAh) batteries* |
| Tap length filter: | 49,152 – 10 element Pulse Array design |
| Play time: | In excess of seven (7) hours |
| Charging: | Nominal four (4) hours via Micro USB at 1.8amps (fast charge); Nominal eight (8) hours at 1amp (slow charge) |
| Connectivity (input): | - Micro USB (White): 44.1kHz – 768kHz – 16bit – 32bit - Coax via 3.5mm Jack (Red): 44.1kHz – 384kHz – 16bit – 32bit - Dual data mode input (BNC coax): 44.1kHz – 768kHz – 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 - 1x 3.5mm jack headphone output - 1x stereo (L & R) RCA output |
| PCM support: | 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz |
| DSD support: | Native playback supported: DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD) |
| Volume control: | Digital, activated in 1dB increments. Last known state saved upon shutdown (except in line-level mode) |
| Line-level mode: | Activated via dual press of middle ‘Source’ and ‘Crossfeed’ buttons. Line level = 3v via all outputs. Reset by power cycle |
| Power saving mode: | Auto-shutdown after ten minutes of input inactivity |
| Driver support: | Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux; driver required for Windows OS |
| Chipset: | Chord Electronics custom coded Xilinx Artix 7 (XC7A15T) FPGA |
| Tap-length: | 49,152 |
| Pulse array: | 10 element pulse array design |
| Frequency response: | 20Hz – 20kHz +/- 0.2dB |
| Output stage: | Class A |
| Output impedance: | 0.025Ω |
| THD: | <0.0001% 1kHz 3v RMS 300Ω |
| THD and noise at 3v RMS: | 120dB at 1kHz 300ohms ‘A’ weighted (reference 5.3v) |
| Noise 2.6 uV ‘A’ weighted: | No measurable noise floor modulation |
| Signal to noise ratio: | 126dB ‘A’ Weighted |
| Channel separation: | 135dB at 1kHz 300Ω |
| Power output @ 1kHz 1% THD: | 94mW 300Ω 740mW 32Ω 1050mW 8Ω |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 130mm (L) x 100mm (W) x 21mm (H) |
| Boxed Dimensions: | 220mm (L) x 122mm (W) x 85mm (H) |
Focal Stellia Headphones Specifications
| Type: | Circum-aural closed-back headphones |
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| Impedance: | 35 Ohms |
| Sensitivity: | 106dB SPL / 1mW @ 1kHz |
| THD: | <0.1 @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL |
| Frequency Response: | 5Hz - 40kHz |
| Loudspeaker: | 1.6" (40mm) pure Beryllium "M" shape dome |
| Weight: | 435g |
| Cables Provided: | 1 x 4ft OFC 24 AWG cable with 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS Jack connector
1 x 10ft OFC 24 AWG cable with 4-pin XLR connector 1 x Jack adapter, 1/8" (3.5mm) female – 1/4" (6.35mm) male |
| Carrying case provided: | 250 x 240 x 120mm |
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