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Chord Electronics 2go
2go is a high-performance streamer/server that transforms the Hugo 2 DAC into a fully featured Wi-Fi- and Ethernet-enabled device with up to 4 TB of solid-state library playback, bringing the proven sound quality benefits of our award-winning Hugo 2 DAC technology to network audio.
2go benefits from 2x 2 TB-rated microSD card slots for digital storage and playback, enabling Hugo 2 as a high-capacity digital music server (using MPD), in addition to its music streaming abilities. Crucially, when using 2go with Hugo 2, (once charged) all forms of digital playback can benefit from battery power alone, negating the need for external power supplies for the ultimate in purist audio.
2go contains highly advanced miniaturised electronic engineering that, in keeping with all our amplifiers and DACs, uses proprietary British technology. Adding 2go to Hugo 2, creates the most sonically advanced compact music streamer available today.
Wireless convenience (2.4GHz Wi-Fi and A2DP Bluetooth® wireless technology) combine with the stability and performance of wired (Gigabit) Ethernet connectivity, the latter offering set-up-free plug-and-play operation. 2go is also Roon Ready, offers gapless audio and DoP/Bit Perfect support, as well as being fully DLNA-compliant (server/renderer) and AirPlay-ready.
A key feature of 2go is its auto-switching input function: every audio interface is always on, therefore switching between inputs is as easy as hitting ‘play’ on the chosen control point app; 2go convenience switches between all its inputs automatically, giving a seamless user experience when playing music from different sources or even streaming services.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Chord Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
‘Plays with Audirvāna’ hardware products are certified to play music from Audirvāna software over USB or network with the best level of integration and audio performance.
Key Features
Setup and configuration via Gofigure iOS/Android app
Battery or desktop mode operation
10 hrs (approx) playback via internal battery
Super fast triple-core audio processor
Long range WiFi (2.4GHz) streaming
Gigabit ethernet connectivity
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Airplay playback
2x Micro SD storage (up-to 4TB)
Roon ready
DLNA streamer/server
Stream internet radio
Up-to 768kHz playback
Up-to DSD 256 playback
DSD via DoP
Automatic playback mode switching
Secure docking and locking mechanism
Gapless playback
Solid CNC machined chassis
Included Accessories
Get started with 2go guide
Safety instructions
Drawstring bag
Micro USB to Type-A USB cable
Ethernet cable
2x locating screws
Allen key
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Professional Reviews 87/100
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
92/100
Build Quality
88/100
Features Usability
77/100
Value for Money
82/100
Stunning detail and precision define this pocketable streamer, with What Hi-Fi? praising its clarity and HiFi News hearing crisp, weighty, highly resolved playback. With microSD storage, Roon, AirPlay, and hotspot mode, the 2go is a remarkably flexible digital source for Hugo 2 owners, even if its lean balance and fiddly setup suit patient system matching.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Delivers exceptional clarity, detail, and speed, with a highly resolved presentation that reviewers found strikingly precise.
Offers broad streaming versatility, including Roon endpoint support, AirPlay, Bluetooth, internet radio, dual microSD storage, and hotspot mode.
Build quality is strong, with compact machined aluminium construction that feels premium for a portable source.
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Cons
The Gofigure app and setup process are not especially polished, and initial configuration can be awkward.
Its sound can lean clinical rather than warm, with some reviewers noting reduced muscularity compared with rivals.
It depends on a Hugo 2 or 2yu for full functionality, which limits flexibility and adds practical complexity.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 92/100
Reviewers consistently praise the 2go when paired with Hugo 2 for its clarity, detail, and speed, with What Hi-Fi calling the presentation "stunning" in its detail and cleanliness and HiFi News highlighting crispness, fine bass weight, and strong resolution. The networked playback path is also described as unlocking Hugo 2's full sonic potential, while the sound is repeatedly described as spacious, layered, and highly responsive.
Overall Sound
93/100
What Hi-Fi describes the combo as having "stunning detail and clarity" and says it is one of the most capable music streamers they've heard, while HiFi News praises the crispness, detail, bass definition, and sense of musicians in the room. Reviewers repeatedly point to a highly revealing, clean, and lively presentation rather than a colored or softened one.
Digital Signal Integrity
90/100
The reviews point to strong digital delivery, including support for PCM up to 768kHz/32-bit and DSD256, plus a jitter-suppressing PLL and sample-rate conversion in the Chord implementation. HiFi News also notes that streamed playback can sound exceptionally close to direct USB delivery in some cases, suggesting robust transport behavior and very solid data handling.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 77/100
The feature set is broad and useful, with microSD storage, Roon endpoint support, DLNA/UPnP, AirPlay, Bluetooth, internet radio, hotspot mode, and full network streaming support. Usability is more uneven, though: reviewers say Gofigure is not the slickest app, initial setup can be awkward, and one review reports crashes and multiple reboots before it behaved properly.
Streaming Software
75/100
Gofigure is described as functional once learned, but not especially slick, and several reviewers mention setup friction. What Hi-Fi reports the app crashing on initial install and needing multiple reboots, while The Ear says third-party apps often handle day-to-day playback because Gofigure is used mainly for setup and network changes.
Features Connectivity
82/100
Connectivity is genuinely flexible, with Ethernet, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, dual microSD slots up to 4TB, AirPlay, Roon endpoint support, DLNA/UPnP, and internet radio. The main limitation noted is the lack of USB data input, which some reviewers say can be inconvenient when moving the system between setups.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
88/100
Reviewers admire the machined aluminium casework and compact CNC'd construction, describing it as classy and neatly executed for such a small device. The main practical caveats are not about fragility but about usability: the two-unit setup can be fiddly, and one reviewer misses having a display to show status at a glance.
Value for Money
82/100
Reviewers clearly acknowledge that the 2go/Hugo 2 combination is expensive, with The Ear explicitly calling the combined price very high for a portable source. At the same time, they also frame it as a persuasive, highly versatile, and sonically impressive alternative that can compete with far pricier DAP-style solutions, so the value case is mixed rather than poor.
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