Chord Hugo M Scaler
Advanced scaler that extracts every detail from a digital signal
The M Scaler redefines sound quality from digital sources, thanks to Rob Watts' ultra-advanced, unique filtering technology, the most sophisticated of its kind in the world. At the heart of the M Scaler is Chord's FPGA-based WTA (Watts Transient Alignment) filter technology, which scales a standard 44.1kHz digital signal to 705.6kHz—an incredible 16 times higher than CD quality. High-resolution sources can also be scaled, with 96kHz signals being upscaled to 768kHz to avoid any awkward conversions.
If you have a compatible DAC, such as the Chord DAVE, Qutest, or Hugo TT2, with two coaxial inputs, you can split the signal from the M Scaler into two separate S/Pdif inputs on the DAC—this significantly enhances sound quality, and your digital sources have undoubtedly never received such excellent treatment! On the input side, you’ll find two BNC inputs, two optical digital TosLink inputs, and a USB-B port for your PC or Mac. This setup allows you to connect up to five different digital sources, all benefiting from the incredible processing power of the M Scaler.
The compact design of the Chord M Scaler fits perfectly with the rest of the TT series, and when combined with the Hugo TT2 and Ttoby, you achieve an ultra-compact, ultra-high-performance stereo setup. The devices in the TT series can be stacked, and the M Scaler can still be operated via the illuminated spheres on the front or with the included remote control. The glowing bubbles also indicate the incoming source and sample rate through different color codes. If you don't have a DAC yet, you can find a good digital-to-analog converter here.
| Measurements | 23,5 x 4,05 x 23, 6 cm |
| Weight (net) | 2,55 kg |
| Input, optical (TosLink) | 2 |
| Input, BNC | 2 |
| Output, optical (TosLink) | 1 |
| Output, BNC | 3 |
| Supported sample rates, kHz | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352, 384, 768 |
| Audio chipset | Xilinx XC7A200T |
| Upsampling | Yes |
| In the box | Power supply, Remote control, Users guide |
