{"product_id":"chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler-digital-upscaling-device","title":"Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler Digital Upscaling Device","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChord Electronics Hugo M Scaler Digital Upscaling Device Details :\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chord Hugo M Scaler is a highly advanced standalone upscaler capable of redefining sound quality from digital audio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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;  The Chord 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chord 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chord 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe control spheres display data visually including input source and the incoming sample rate, using a polychromatic scale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen partnered with either of Chord Electronics’ 768kHz-capable dual-BNC-input DACs, the Chord Hugo M Scaler sets an astonishing technical benchmark for digital audio performance at it price point, redefining sound quality from digital audio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChord Electronics Hugo M Scaler Digital Upscaling Device Specifications :\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"features-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTap-length filter: \u003c\/b\u003e1,015,808 (16FS filter)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity (input):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x Galvanically isolated Type-B USB, 2x Coax BNC and 2x Optical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity (output):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x Galvanically isolated dual BNC (enables upscaling to the maximum 768kHz), 1x BNC S\/PDIF and 1x Optical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCM support\u003c\/strong\u003e: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6 and 768kHz – 16 to 32bit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most advanced digital filter in the world\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable sample rate output (with pass-thru mode)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVideo mode (for lower latency)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuto video and source selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘DX’ controls for a future product design\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"techspec\" class=\"tab-pane active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFPGA: \u003c\/strong\u003eXilinx XC7A200T\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter tap length: \u003c\/strong\u003e1,015,808 WTA taps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e4cm (H) 23.5cm (W) 23.8cm (D)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.55kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41099684053054,"sku":"5db9a67f01dc5","price":7625.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":41099684085822,"sku":"5db9a67f01e59","price":7625.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/2209\/7214\/files\/Chord-Electronics-M-Scaler_5cc412ac-259d-41f3-a7b3-764a38ef028a.jpg?v=1717684040","url":"https:\/\/hifipro.ca\/en\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler-digital-upscaling-device","provider":"HIFIPRO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}