Chord Electronics Hugo M-Scaler Upscaler

Description

M-Scaler

The Hugo M-Scaler from Chord Electronics is a highly advanced standalone upscaler (AKA upsampler) capable of redefining sound quality from digital audio.

Upsampling technology is commonly built-in to many DACs, however Chord have taken this aspect of signal processing and focused all their considerable talents upon refining and developing a dedicated standalone product.

Serious upsampling

Chord uses unique filter technology to upsample standard 44.1kHz digital audio up to 705.6kHz (16x the 44.1kHz native resolution of CD’s). This is then ready to be passed to a suitable DAC. The M-Scaler extends its upscaling performance to 768 kHz (from 96 kHz input data) for Chord’s dual-BNC-input DACs – the DAVE, the Qutest and the Hugo TT2.

M-Scaler brings the unrivalled advantages of Chord’s 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 works well with other DACs with suitable inputs, subject to their decoding capability.

TT series compatible

The compact form factor of this unit aligns with the Chord TT (Table Top) series components. It is designed to be stackable with other units in the range – including the TToby stereo power amplifier and the Hugo TT2, 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. These include 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.

M-Scaler + Chord DACs

When 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.

Full Chord Electronics Range Available

Unilet Sound & Vision are official retail partners for Chord Electronics, providing sales, advice and assistance on their entire range of high-quality audio products. Please do get in touch if you would like a demonstration or wish to purchase.

More information

• M-Scaler, by Chord Electronics

Additional information

Brand

Chord Electronics

Born out of the uncompromising world of avionics, Chord Electronics focus upon two main objectives - creating the world’s finest sounding hi-fi and pushing the boundaries of innovation.

The company makes visually unique and sonically stunning designs with a timeless appeal, and have designed a whole product ecosystem with a beautiful industrial aesthetic to suit any environment. Chord products are a talking point in any location, from showroom to yacht, home to studio.

Please note that Chord Electronics specify their Table Top, Choral, Ultima, and Ultima Reference product ranges must only be available for in-store purchase, not online.