Chord 2Go + Hugo 2 = high-end audio in EVERY room

Camera: Olaf von Voss | Editor: John Darko | Motion GFX: John Darko

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Backstory:

10 more thoughts on the Chord 2go + Hugo 2:

Chord Electronics 2go (€1199):

Chord Electronics Hugo 2 (€2290):

aptX on iOS?:

Tangled up in Bluetooth:

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Apps mentioned in this video…

GoFigure:

Roon:

mConnect Lite:

Glider:

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Also featured in this video...

Intel NUC:

Bluesound Node 2i:

Meze Empyrean:

Final D8000:

Campfire Audio Solaris:

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Review music? Baby Bird, Clark, Throwing Muses, New FADS, Thin White Rope, LFO.

Video music? You can find review/video music playlists for Spotify, Qobuz and Tidal over at our Patreon:

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10 more thoughts on the Chord 2go + Hugo 2:

[cyber.purgatory]

Another mojo/poly owner here. The combo sounds fantastic... when it works, but it seems to be a fundamentally flawed product. Plenty of software bugs, clunky & often frustrating UX, Airplay is unreliable (random dropouts on the go). I've had multiple polys die on me, with no international warranty support (one died while I was travelling and I couldn't replace it until I could reach the store I purchased it from), another one took months to be replaced.

Based on my experience, I'd caution anyone from running out and buying this, without researching and possibly demoing it. I.e. if you're just using it with Roon it may be everything you could ever want, but if you're planning on using it just an airplay endpoint, you're probably better off just getting a DAP

[jamesperry]

I feel better already. A new video from Darko has dropped. A million thanks John!

[leecakin]

Your videos are the best in the audiophiles reviewers... good camera shots... editing.... script....etc. The rest pale in comparison. Carry on John.

[gandalfthewhite]

I own the Chord Hugo2 and just purchased the 2go. I am thus far sampling with my B&W P7 headphones. Next up will try my Audeze LX2. My (not very technical) preliminary review is: WOW!!!. Setup is easy (manufacturer acknowledges problems with Mojo/Poly software / firmware challenges in setup that have apparently improved in this product), streaming is phenomenal, and sound quality is superb. I tried streaming via Roon with audio library on my iMac (mostly high resolution HDTracks files) as well as YouTube music from my MB pro via AirPlay. So, far no complaints. With those who are having trouble with AirPlay, my impression: AirPlay quality depends a lot on the source device (I have a lot of drop outs with AirPlay from my AppleTV but not much trouble from my MB Pro streaming to B&W Zeppelin Wireless).

[MrCarptime]

Thank you very much John, for the 2go video which I have been waiting for so long! Now the 2you question left :) Stay safe ✊

[dantealighieri]

Like the addition of the captions and descriptions for the various pieces of gear shown in the video, good work.

[tietoliikenne]

Fantastic video as always! Thanks for making it.

[PhilBoyd]

Mconnect! I've been so frustrated not having gapless playback with my Chord Poly until now. Your suggestions are so helpful. Thank you!

[bigjt]

Do like your stuff John. Keep it up, and stay safe over in Europe-Berlin. Luv your passion for audio. Think you had the Meze Empyrians. Maybe one day I'll snag a set. 😁 Interesting look at the Hugo 2 and 2go, and your comparing it, to the mojo and Polly; as well as the Qutest. Audiophile land, is ideal, in these times; i.e., tough isolated times. 🙏🏼✌🏼

[neilgoddard]

Thanks John - this is the review I've been hoping you would produce. Excellent as usual and looking forward to your written follow up on the website.

[wesarnold]

Did I just hear someone is playing New FADS as part of a listening review. Wow, wonders will never cease.

[jeremytravis]

The Tomorrows world of Audio. I wish Chord would make a Walkman type of player.

[Pepo-]

It connects just like an IKEA furniture!

[dmartyn]

Love Chord products. Thanks for the great review John.

[MUNRO]

I’m often sitting on the toilet waiting for the drop!

[flohmann]

John, I've got the Hugo2go and agree wholeheartedly with your emphasis on "around the house" portability. Especially as the whole family is now living in close quarters while sheltering-in-place, it's great to be able to pick up and move your audio system to another room, no cables, no power cords, no bother. FYI, I got a Jansport "Weekender" mini bag (US$20) to give me a bag and shoulder strap for my Hugo2go, making it even more grab-and-go-able around the house.

[mw]

I love the sound of the chord products ... the only pain in the ass is the micro-usb connector at the mojo & hugo I really hate it

[j.b.]

I absolutely love your music selection for your videos. My dirty secret is I go to your list and find the music in AM to add to my play list.

[GodfreyMann]

10:50 re: the negative influence of the room, listening to speakers nearfield (where the speakers are in the middle of the room) on a much lower volume reduces the effect of the room tremendously. If you end up liking it then choosing speakers takes on a whole new realm as speaker characteristics for nearfield are completely different.