Chord HugoTT Instruction Manual

HugoTT

Instruction Manual

Desktop Headphone amplifier with Advanced DAC

Chord Electronics Limited

Chord Electronics Limited

Input

switch

XFeed
switch

Power
switch

3.5mm
jack

6.35mm
jack x 2

Thank you for purchasing the Chord HugoTT. In order to get the most from your
product, please take a few moments to read the instructions.

The HugoTT is an advanced desktop headphone amplifier and state of the art FPGA
DAC with our latest WTA filter algorithm. HugoTT supports PCM formats up to 384kHz.
It will also play DSD64 and DSD128 in DoP format.

Complete power isolation is assured by the use of rechargeable batteries with
the addition of super capacitors to smooth out the instantaneous power demands.
HugoTT was made for desktop use and will work wirelessly via bluetooth or can be
connected via USB to give a direct digital audio signal as found on many devices and
computers. You can also connect with BNC coax digital input, Optical TOSLink input
and full sized B type USB inputs for both SD (up to 16 bit 48KHz) & HD (32 bit 384KHz
& DSD).

HugoTT can be switched to line level output to connect into a preamplifier or used with
its advanced volume control as a digital preamplifier directly into an amplifier. To
complete the usability, HugoTT comes with remote control and display so the setup can
clearly be seen across a room. HugoTT is a truly versatile piece of equipment to help
enhance your listening experience.

Get to know HugoT T

HugoTT features several different inputs and output connections. Please choose the
one that suits your source components.

F

ully Balanced XLR

connections

R

CA phono

connections

D

igital Coax

connection

S

D & HD USB
connections

Operation

Turn on the power switch to the left, HugoTT will cycle through a sequence of
colours and then be ready for operation. Select the input you wish to use and plug
in your input cables and headphones, as appropriate. Adjust the volume to a
comfortable listening level, the volume control will glow a range of colours from dark
red for minimum volume, through to white for maximum volume.

Driver Installation

If you are using the high definition (HD) USB input with a Microsoft WindowsTMVista,
7 or 8 PC then you will need to install the driver software on the supplied memory stick.
Before connecting to HugoTT, double click the driver file to open it and then click the
setup file to start the installation process. Follow the screen prompts to complete the
installation. Apple

TM

or AndroidTMplatforms are driverless and do not require a driver

to operate.

Bluetooth Input

HugoTT can play audio via a Bluetooth enabled device. HugoTT supports standard
A2DP Bluetooth audio or the higher quality APTX Bluetooth Audio codec. Select the
Bluetooth input indicated by a blue source light and BLTH on the display, then follow the
instructions on your device to pair with HugoTT. The pairing code is 0000, if required.

Battery Life

When your battery LED starts to flash red, the device will
become inactive and requires charging.
A white light will appear next to the crossfeed LED to indicate
your device is charging.

suitable for all digital devices and computers

Battery

Input

XFeed

Colours blue to white provide high volume playback

Colours green to cyan provide mid volume playback

Colours red to yellow provide low volume playback

The colour white represents maximum volume.

P

ower

12V

Optical TOSlink

connection