{"title":"Chord Electronics Table Top Range","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Table Top range includes the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-tt2\"\u003eHugo TT2\u003c\/a\u003e DAC, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler\"\u003eHugo M Scaler\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-bertti\"\u003eBerTTi\u003c\/a\u003e power amplifier. The Hugo TT2 uses a 98,304-tap WTA filter, double the Hugo 2's processing power. Pair it with the Hugo M Scaler (over one million taps) via dual BNC for Chord's highest-resolution desktop digital front end. The BerTTi adds speaker-driving capability to complete a Table Top system.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chord-electronics-hugo-tt2","title":"Chord Electronics Hugo TT2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics Hugo TT2 takes the same FPGA architecture as the portable \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-2\"\u003eHugo 2\u003c\/a\u003e and doubles everything that matters. Double the tap length (98,304 versus 49,152), double the DSP cores (86 versus 49), and a super capacitor power supply that can dump 5 amps of peak current into the output stage. It is a desktop DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier built to be the center of a serious system, with XLR balanced outputs, three headphone jacks, and enough power to drive anything you connect to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Chord Electronics Hugo TT2\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom-coded Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA\u003c\/strong\u003e with 98,304-tap WTA filter and 10-element Pulse Array DAC, running 86 x 208MHz DSP cores in parallel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix digital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB Type B (PCM to 768kHz\/32-bit, DSD512), 2x BNC coaxial (to 384kHz, 768kHz in dual-data mode), 2x optical (to 96kHz), and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced and single-ended outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e stereo XLR, stereo RCA, plus 2x DX BNC expansion outputs for the M Scaler daisy chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree headphone outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x 6.35mm and 1x 3.5mm, delivering serious current from the discrete output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper capacitor power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e with six super capacitors delivering 5A peak current and 9.3V RMS for instantaneous dynamic headroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull preamplifier functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e with digital volume control, dot matrix display, and IR remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-data BNC mode\u003c\/strong\u003e for connection to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler\"\u003eHugo M Scaler\u003c\/a\u003e, unlocking million-tap upscaling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in Black and Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e with precision-machined aluminum chassis, steel ball bearing buttons, and glass FPGA viewing portal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e98,304 Taps: What Hugo TT2 Does Differently\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Watts' WTA (Watts Transient Aligned) filter in the Hugo TT2 runs twice the tap length of the Hugo 2 and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-qutest\"\u003eQutest\u003c\/a\u003e. More taps means the filter can reconstruct the analog waveform between digital samples with greater accuracy, particularly the timing of transient edges. The difference is audible on percussive instruments and anything with sharp leading edges: snare hits, plucked strings, consonants in vocals. The TT2's 10-element Pulse Array DAC distributes the conversion across multiple elements to reduce noise floor distortion, and the 86 DSP cores running at 208MHz handle the processing load that makes this tap length possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSuper Capacitor Power Supply\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hugo TT2 uses six super capacitors instead of conventional capacitors in its output stage power supply. Super capacitors store and release energy much faster than electrolytics, delivering peak currents of 5A at 9.3V RMS. In practical terms, this means the Hugo TT2 never compresses dynamics during loud, complex passages. The output stage has the instantaneous current available to track the music without running out of headroom. Chord feeds the super capacitors from a 15V switching power supply, keeping the chassis cool and the noise floor low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Hugo TT2 Connectivity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix digital inputs cover every source scenario. USB Type B handles hi-res files up to 768kHz PCM and native DSD512 from a computer, server, or streamer. The dual BNC coaxial inputs accept up to 384kHz individually, or combine in dual-data mode for 768kHz when paired with the Hugo M Scaler. Two optical inputs handle up to 96kHz each for TV, CD player, or legacy sources. Bluetooth provides wireless convenience. On the output side, stereo XLR balanced and stereo RCA single-ended feed any power amplifier or active speaker system. Two DX BNC expansion outputs allow the Hugo TT2 to pass its processed signal downstream in more complex Chord configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHeadphone Amplifier\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree headphone jacks (two 6.35mm and one 3.5mm) deliver the Hugo TT2's high-current output stage to headphones of any impedance. The discrete output stage runs from the super capacitor supply, giving it the current delivery to control planar magnetic drivers and the low noise floor to pair with sensitive IEMs. The Hugo TT2 drives full-size headphones that portable units struggle with, making it a genuine desktop headphone reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003ePreamplifier Mode\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hugo TT2 functions as a standalone preamplifier with its digital volume control, feeding balanced XLR or single-ended RCA directly to a power amplifier. The dot matrix display shows volume level and input selection, and the included IR remote handles everything from the listening position. For desktop systems, the Hugo TT2 replaces a separate DAC and preamp in a single chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/tt2_quarter_inline.jpg?v=1773678251\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Hugo TT2 DAC headphone amplifier quarter view\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 938px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHugo M Scaler Upgrade Path\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/tt2_stack_inline3.jpg?v=1773417149?v=1773414371\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Hugo TT2 stacked with Hugo M Scaler in silver\" style=\"max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hugo TT2's dual BNC inputs were designed specifically for the Hugo M Scaler. The M Scaler upscales incoming audio using a million-tap WTA filter, then passes both channels to the TT2 in dual-data mode at 768kHz. This combination multiplies the effective tap length to over 1,000,000, approaching the spatial resolution and transient accuracy of Chord's flagship \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-dave\"\u003eDAVE\u003c\/a\u003e. For anyone building toward a reference-level digital front end, TT2 plus M Scaler is the most cost-effective path to near-DAVE performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere Hugo TT2 Fits in the Chord Lineup\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hugo TT2 sits between the portable Hugo 2 and the flagship DAVE in Chord's DAC range. It takes the Hugo 2's FPGA platform and scales it for desktop use with doubled tap length, balanced outputs, a super capacitor power supply, and more headphone drive. The Qutest offers the same 49,152-tap processing as the Hugo 2 in a pure DAC format at a lower price point, while the DAVE uses a 164,000-tap filter with even greater processing depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. At this level, every detail matters, and we're here to make sure you get it right. Whether you need help with system matching, setup guidance, or just want to talk through your options before pulling the trigger, owner Mike Hoaston is a phone call away. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, and our support lasts well beyond the sale. Call or text 410-239-2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Hugo TT2 Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;width:34%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;width:66%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCustom-coded Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA, 10-element Pulse Array, 98,304-tap WTA filter, 86 x 208MHz DSP cores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB Type B (to 768kHz\/32-bit, DSD512), 2x BNC Coaxial (to 384kHz, 768kHz dual-data), 2x Optical (to 96kHz), Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStereo XLR balanced, Stereo RCA single-ended, 2x DX BNC expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2x 6.35mm, 1x 3.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e288mW @ 300 ohms (single-ended), 7.3W @ 8 ohms (single-ended), 1.15W @ 300 ohms (balanced), 18W @ 8 ohms (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.042 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-power discrete, super capacitor supply (5A peak, 9.3V RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.00008% (2.5V, 300 ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e127dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-138dB @ 9V RMS, 300 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNoise Floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 µV A-weighted (high gain), 1.7 µV A-weighted (low gain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20Hz - 20kHz (+\/- 0.2dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDigital, with dot matrix display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIR remote included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15V\/4A switching power supply (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e235mm (W) x 52mm (H) x 238mm (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.53 kg (5.6 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack, Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42641565581408,"sku":"CHORDHUGOTT2SL","price":5695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":42641547001952,"sku":"CHORDHUGOTT2BL","price":5695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/02_front_hero_silver.jpg?v=1773413443"},{"product_id":"chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler","title":"Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler does one thing, and it does it better than anything else on the market: it upscales digital audio. Over a million WTA filter taps running on a Xilinx XC7A200T FPGA with 740 DSP cores reconstruct the analog waveform between digital samples with a precision that no off-the-shelf DAC chip can touch. Connect it to a Chord DAC via dual BNC, and the difference is not subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,015,808-tap WTA filter\u003c\/strong\u003e on a custom-coded Xilinx XC7A200T FPGA running 740 DSP cores in parallel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpscales to 705.6kHz or 768kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e from standard 44.1kHz\/48kHz sources (16x native resolution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive digital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x galvanically isolated USB Type B (to 384kHz\/32-bit), 2x BNC coaxial (to 384kHz), 2x optical (to 96kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual BNC output\u003c\/strong\u003e for 768kHz upscaled delivery to compatible Chord DACs (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-qutest\"\u003eQutest\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-2\"\u003eHugo 2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-tt2\"\u003eHugo TT2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-dave\"\u003eDAVE\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle BNC S\/PDIF and optical outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e for use with any DAC (limited to that DAC's maximum input rate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo mode\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces latency for film and TV content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStackable with the Hugo TT2 and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-bertti\"\u003eBerTTi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in a matched Table Top system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in Black and Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e with precision-machined aluminum chassis and illuminated spherical controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat the Hugo M Scaler Actually Does\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery digital audio file is a series of samples taken at fixed intervals. CD quality captures 44,100 samples per second. Between those samples, the original analog waveform has to be reconstructed by a digital filter. The quality of that reconstruction determines how accurately transients, spatial cues, and tonal decay reach your ears. Most DACs use off-the-shelf filter chips with a few hundred taps. The Hugo M Scaler uses over a million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRob Watts' WTA (Watts Transient Aligned) filter theory holds that accurate transient timing requires extremely long tap-length filters. The M Scaler's 1,015,808 taps represent the longest implementation of this theory outside Chord's reference BLU MKII transport. The filter upscales 44.1kHz to 705.6kHz and 48kHz to 768kHz, filling in the gaps between original samples with mathematically reconstructed data points. The result is passed to the DAC as a much higher-resolution stream than the source file contains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Hugo M Scaler FPGA Architecture\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe processing power required for a million-tap filter is enormous. The Hugo M Scaler uses a Xilinx XC7A200T FPGA, the largest in the Artix 7 family, running 740 DSP cores simultaneously. For context, the Hugo TT2 runs 86 cores and the Hugo 2 runs 49. The M Scaler needs nearly nine times the processing power of the TT2 just for the upscaling filter alone. This is why the M Scaler exists as a separate box rather than being built into a DAC: no single FPGA can run both the upscaling filter and the DAC's own processing at this tap length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eDual BNC Connection to Chord DACs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M Scaler's dual BNC output splits the upscaled signal across two cables, one for each channel, delivering 705.6kHz or 768kHz data to any Chord DAC with dual BNC inputs. The Qutest, Hugo 2, Hugo TT2, and DAVE all accept this connection. The combined tap length of M Scaler plus DAC exceeds one million taps, approaching the spatial resolution and timing accuracy of Chord's flagship BLU MKII\/DAVE reference stack at a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSingle BNC S\/PDIF and optical outputs let you use the M Scaler with non-Chord DACs, though the output rate is limited to whatever that DAC can accept (typically 96kHz or 192kHz). You still get the benefit of the million-tap filter, just at a lower output resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHugo M Scaler Input Flexibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive digital inputs cover most source scenarios. The galvanically isolated USB Type B handles computer, server, and streamer connections up to 384kHz\/32-bit. Two BNC coaxial inputs accept up to 384kHz from CD transports, streamers, or other digital sources. Two optical inputs handle up to 96kHz for TV, Blu-ray, or legacy sources. The galvanic isolation on the USB input breaks ground loops and rejects electrical noise from the source device, keeping the signal clean before upscaling begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/mscaler_rear_inline.jpg?v=1773417149\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler rear panel showing BNC, optical, USB inputs and dual BNC output\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eBuilding a Table Top System\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hugo M Scaler shares the Table Top series dimensions and stacking design with the Hugo TT2 and BerTTi power amplifier. A three-box stack of M Scaler, TT2, and BerTTi creates a complete digital front end and amplification system with over a million taps of processing, balanced and single-ended outputs, and 130 watts per channel. The M Scaler sits on top, feeding the TT2 via short dual BNC cables, with the BerTTi handling speaker drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/mscaler_black_inline.jpg?v=1773678250\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler in black finish\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 938px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHugo M Scaler Video Mode\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated video mode reduces processing latency for film and TV content, keeping audio synchronized with the picture. The polychromatic spherical controls on the front panel indicate input source, incoming sample rate, and output mode at a glance. The same control interface used across the Hugo and Table Top ranges applies here: input selection, output sample rate, and mode switching all happen through the illuminated spheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the Hugo M Scaler Fits in the Chord Lineup\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M Scaler is the upgrade that makes the biggest single difference in any Chord digital system. Adding it to a Qutest multiplies the effective tap length from 49,152 to over a million. Adding it to a Hugo TT2 or DAVE does the same, pushing those DACs closer to their theoretical ceiling. It is designed to pair with any Chord DAC that has dual BNC inputs, and it works with non-Chord DACs at reduced output resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. At this level, every detail matters, and we're here to make sure you get it right. Whether you need help with system matching, setup guidance, or just want to talk through your options before pulling the trigger, owner Mike Hoaston is a phone call away. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, and our support lasts well beyond the sale. Call or text 410-239-2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Hugo M Scaler Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;width:34%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;width:66%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFilter Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCustom-coded Xilinx XC7A200T FPGA, 1,015,808-tap WTA filter, 740 DSP cores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUpscaling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e44.1kHz to 705.6kHz, 48kHz to 768kHz (16x native resolution)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1x Galvanically isolated USB Type B (to 384kHz\/32-bit), 2x BNC Coaxial (to 384kHz), 2x Optical (to 96kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1x Galvanically isolated dual BNC (to 768kHz), 1x BNC S\/PDIF, 1x Optical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePCM Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384, 705.6, 768 kHz (16-32 bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCompatible Chord DACs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQutest, Hugo 2, Hugo TT2, DAVE (via dual BNC at 768kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDriver Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDriverless on Mac OS X and Linux; driver required for Windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExternal switching power supply (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e235mm (W) x 40mm (H) x 238mm (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.55 kg (5.6 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack, Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42641547591776,"sku":"CHORDMSCALERBL","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42641566335072,"sku":"CHORDMSCALERSL","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/01_silver_hero_226c54d0-db20-439c-b2ea-8036e49bf3a1.jpg?v=1773168066"},{"product_id":"chord-electronics-bertti","title":"Chord Electronics BerTTi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics BerTTi puts Ultima amplifier topology into a box that stacks on top of your \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-tt2\"\u003eHugo TT2\u003c\/a\u003e. Seventy-five watts per channel of fully balanced Class AB MOSFET power, dual feed-forward error correction monitoring every output device in real time, and twin high-frequency switch-mode power supplies that keep the whole thing cool enough to sit in a desktop system without a second thought. This is not a lifestyle product pretending to be a power amp. It is a proper Chord amplifier that happens to fit on half a rack shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Chord Electronics BerTTi\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e75W per channel into 8 ohms, 110W into 4 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e from a fully balanced Class AB MOSFET output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltima amplifier topology\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual feed-forward error correction monitoring every power device in real time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom-made MOSFET power devices\u003c\/strong\u003e with advanced auxiliary power rails for greater voltage swing on transient peaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin high-frequency switch-mode power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e with 400kHz super low noise auxiliary power supply for additional headroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e for connection to any preamplifier or DAC with variable output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-current speaker binding posts\u003c\/strong\u003e with 12V trigger input for system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour internal fans\u003c\/strong\u003e for active cooling in confined desktop and rack environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStackable with Hugo TT2 and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler\"\u003eHugo M Scaler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in a matched Table Top system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in Black and Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e with precision-machined aircraft-grade aluminum chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eUltima Topology in the BerTTi\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BerTTi is the smallest and most affordable amplifier to receive Chord's Ultima topology, the same error-correction architecture used in the company's flagship mono blocks. Dual feed-forward error correction continuously monitors the electrical and thermal performance of every MOSFET power device in the output stage, correcting nonlinearities before they reach the speaker terminals. Each amplifier channel has two independent error correction pathways, each one compensating for distortion products at the power devices in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis topology was originally theorized by Professor Malcolm J. Hawksford and developed in compact form by Robert Cordell. Chord founder John Franks adapted it for the company's proprietary MOSFET designs, and the BerTTi is the latest implementation. The result is measurably low distortion without the feedback-related compromises that plague conventional correction schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics BerTTi Power Supply Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin switched-mode power supplies feed the output stage, and a separate 400kHz super low noise auxiliary supply boosts the front-end voltage rails above the main rails. This gives the BerTTi more headroom for dynamic transients than its 75-watt rating might suggest. The higher auxiliary rail voltage means the input stage can swing further before clipping, preserving signal integrity on peaks that would compress a simpler design. Four internal fans keep operating temperatures low enough for placement in enclosed cabinets or tight desktop stacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eInputs and System Integration\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear panel carries balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, two pairs of high-current speaker binding posts, a 12V trigger input, and an IEC mains connector with master power switch. The single front-panel polycarbonate sphere serves as the power switch, glowing to indicate operating state. The BerTTi is designed primarily as the power section for the Hugo TT2, which functions as DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amp in one chassis. Feed it balanced XLR from the TT2's outputs and the system is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/bertti_rear_inline.jpg?v=1773417144?v=1773168546\" alt=\"Chord Electronics BerTTi rear panel showing balanced XLR and RCA inputs, speaker binding posts, and 12V trigger\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eBuilding the Complete Table Top System\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BerTTi matches the Table Top dimensions at 235mm wide, stacking with the Hugo TT2 and Hugo M Scaler. A three-box stack gives you over a million taps of digital processing (via M Scaler), the TT2's 98,304-tap DAC with balanced outputs, and 75 watts of Ultima-topology amplification. That is a complete source-to-speaker system in three matched boxes that occupies less space than a single full-width amplifier. The 12V trigger lets the BerTTi power on and off automatically with the TT2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/bertti_stack_inline.jpg?v=1773417145?v=1773168599\" alt=\"Chord Electronics BerTTi stacked with Hugo TT2 and Hugo M Scaler in a complete Table Top system\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat Replaced the TToby\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BerTTi replaces Chord's earlier TToby stereo power amplifier in the Table Top range. The primary upgrade is the addition of Ultima topology: the TToby used a single feed-forward error correction pathway, while the BerTTi uses dual pathways per channel. The new 400kHz auxiliary power supply is also new to this model, providing additional voltage swing that the TToby lacked. The chassis dimensions and stacking compatibility remain unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the BerTTi Fits in the Chord Amplifier Lineup\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BerTTi is Chord's entry point into Ultima-topology amplification. Above it, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-etude\"\u003eEtude\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 150W per channel in the Choral range, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-ultima-6\"\u003eUltima 6\u003c\/a\u003e provides 180W, and the lineup scales up through the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-ultima-5\"\u003eUltima 5\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-ultima-3\"\u003eUltima 3\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-ultima-2\"\u003eUltima 2\u003c\/a\u003e mono blocks. All share the same dual feed-forward error correction architecture. The BerTTi is the only Ultima amplifier in the Table Top form factor, making it the natural partner for the Hugo TT2 and M Scaler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. At this level, every detail matters, and we're here to make sure you get it right. Whether you need help with system matching, setup guidance, or just want to talk through your options before pulling the trigger, owner Mike Hoaston is a phone call away. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, and our support lasts well beyond the sale. Call or text 410-239-2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics BerTTi Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;width:34%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;width:66%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAmplifier Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFully balanced Class AB MOSFET with Ultima dual feed-forward error correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e75W per channel into 8 ohms, 110W per channel into 4 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1x Balanced XLR, 1x Unbalanced RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpeaker Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 pairs high-current binding posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTrigger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTwin switch-mode power supplies with 400kHz auxiliary supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFour internal fans (active cooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e235mm (W) x 59mm (H) x 256mm (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.7 kg (8.2 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack, Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42641547624544,"sku":"CHORDBERTTBL","price":5515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42641566367840,"sku":"CHORDBERTTSL","price":5515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/01_bertti_black_front.jpg?v=1773168350"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/collections\/chord-electronics-table-top.jpg?v=1773256881","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/collections\/chord-electronics-table-top.oembed","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}