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2go streamer/server brings both Ethernet andwireless streaming, plus 4 TB of microSD card storage to the award-winning Hugo2 DAC/pre/headphone amp; 2yu digital interface turns 2go into astandalone streamer
2go is more than just anenabling device for Hugo 2, however. Chord Electronics has also developed 2yu,a digital interface that connects to 2go to provide four digital outputs (USB,optical, coaxial and BNC), effectively making 2go and 2yu a standalone ChordElectronics streamer/server, to be used with any compatibleDACor digital-input device. This means the 2go/2yu duo can also benefit from theHugo M Scaler’s 768kHz upscaling.
Crucially, when using 2gowith Hugo 2, (once charged) all forms of digital playback can benefit frombattery power alone, negating the need for external power supplies, expensivemains conditioners, distribution boards and cables etc., and removing thepotentially degrading influence of AC mains noise and artifacts.
About 2go
2go contains highly advancedminiaturised electronic engineering that, in keeping with all ChordElectronics’ amplifiers and DACs, uses proprietary British technology. Itenables streamed and SD card-stored digital music files to benefit from ChordElectronics’ multi-award-winning DAC technology, found in the Hugo 2. Adding2go to Hugo 2, effectively creates the most sonically advanced compact musicstreamer available today.
2go brings the benefits of bothwireless convenience (2.4GHz Wi-Fi and A2DP Bluetooth) plus the stability andperformance of wired (Gigabit) Ethernet connectivity, the latter offeringset-up-free plug and play operation. 2go also benefits from comprehensive audiointerfacing and offers Tidal, Qobuz and Internet radio playback with Spotify(and others) earmarked for the future. 2go is also Roon Ready, offers gaplessaudio and DoP/Bit Perfect support, as well as being fully DLNA-compliant(server/renderer) and AirPlay-ready.
A key feature of 2go is itsauto-switching input function: every audio interface is always on, thereforeswitching between inputs is as easy as hitting ‘play’ on the chosen controlpoint app; 2go convenience-switches between all its inputs automatically,giving a seamless user experience when playing music from different sources oreven streaming services.
Like all of Chord Electronics’hardware, 2go is handmade in the UK and shares the same aircraft-gradealuminium casework, along with design cues from the Hugo 2. Based around apowerful triple-core audio processor, 2go’s proprietary streaming circuit hasbeen skilfully engineered into a slender chassis which offers Micro USBcharging of the internal batteries, a power on/status/battery/networkindicator, 2x 2 TB-rated SD card slots, a Gigabit Ethernet port and an IRwindow; an internal voice engine also allows for audible status information.
Set-up is via Chord Electronics’well-established Gofigure configuration app which is also being upgraded andstreamlined for Android users. The updated version (due early 2020) willfeature simplified, intuitive operation forfast and efficient set-up, anew fast Wi-Fi configuration option, plus a new Bluetooth LE configurationoption.
Compatibility:
In order for 2go to perform as a fully functional streamer, a connection with Hugo 2 (DAC/Preamp/Headphone amp) or 2yu is required.
Power supply:
Internal battery with up-to 8hr playback. Desktop mode activated upon insertion of Micro USB charging cable).
Wireless connectivity:
Long-range 2.4GHz WiFi
Bluetooth 4.1 A2Dp
WiFi modes:
Connect to (allows 2go to connect to an existing 2.4GHz WiFi network) or Hotspot mode (activated within the Gofigure app, which allows 2go to broadcast its own WiFi network with SSID and password in the eventuality that the device cannot connect to a static network).
Wired connectivity:
Gigabit (GbE) ethernet
PCM and DSD Support:
44.1kHz – 768kHZ (16bit – 32bit) | DSD 64 to DSD 256 (via DoP)
File format support:
ACC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, OGG VORBIS, ALAC, WMA, MP3 and more…
Initial setup, configuration, and updates:
Via free Gofigure app available on iOS and Google Play store
Music storage:
2x Onboard Micro SD card slots (up-to 4TB of total storage)
Playback:
Roon (Endpoint), DLNA (server and render), AirPlay, Bluetooth audio (A2DP), Tidal, Qobuz, Internet radio and more coming…
Gapless playback:
Supported
