{"product_id":"hugo-m-scaler","title":"Hugo M Scaler","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHugo M-Scaler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hugo M Scaler is a highly advanced standalone upscaler 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: Qutest, Hugo 2, Hugo TT 2 and DAVE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 input source and the incoming sample rate, using a polychromatic scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 it price point, redefining sound quality from digital audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTap-length filter:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1,015,808 (16FS filter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity (input):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1x Galvanically isolated Type-B USB, 2x Coax BNC and 2x Optical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity (output):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1x Galvanically isolated dual BNC (enables upscaling to the maximum 768kHz), 1x BNC S\/PDIF and 1x Optical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePCM support:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz. 16 – 32bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most advanced digital filter in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable sample rate output (with pass-thru mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo mode (for lower latency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto video and source selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘DX’ controls for a future product design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"icon-wrap\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChord Custom Coded FPGA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,015,808 Taps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eBNC S\/PDIF Output\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eOptical Output\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eSolid Aluminum Chassis\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eonvection Cooled\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003e2x BNC S\/PDIF Input\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eOptical Input\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eDual Data Mode BNC O\/P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eIR Remote Control Included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eRoon tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eUpsampling to 768kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eUSB Input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"icon-wrap\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"icon-wrap\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPEC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFPGA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXilinx XC7A200T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter tap length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,015,808 WTA taps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull power – 30\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":3500}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003e W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandby – \u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":10}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003e10 W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4cm (H) 23.5cm (W) 23.8cm (D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.55kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-wrap\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default 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