You should compare it with the TT2 as well. I tried both and after hearing the TT2 with Mscaler - never looked back.
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Thx …I think!
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In the US a Hugo TT2 and M Scaler are $10,230…Which is for me a lot of money. How much are they in the U.K.?
I did a bit of research seems in the U.K. the list price is £9250. so about a thousand dollars less. I’m not sure if the prices on Graham’s web site included VAT though. And of course I don’t know what typical discounts are, but I’m sure at least 5%
UK prices are rarely quoted without VAT, so I think you can take it that you are seeing the price you would actually pay.
No discount?!
quick question regarding set up of TT2 / Dave for my upcoming demo
what / how do people run them e.g. obviously will try DAC mode of both into my NAC282 , and more than likely Pre-amp mode to my 250DR
am i right thinking people use a certain colour when in pre-amp mode and am sure i have read some people report better results using pre-amp mode into their naim pre-amp (might of been hugo2 specific)
i would feed them via USB from my zenith mk3
any tips appreciated so get best representative performance
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If you get this you’ll have to let me know how you get on with the Qutest and Qutest + MScaler. This is my intended next step as well!
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I run mine in DAC mode through my 282 (from my Innuos to mscaler). I use filter 4 with my current setup, but your choice may change according to yours and your musical preference.
I am currently playing with the TT2 as the pre into my 250.2 With this set- up I am preferring filter 1 and 2.
I will give more feedback in my experience as the week goes on. Look forward to hearing yours.
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@MrUnderhill not sure about deals on the Qutest, but a certain dealer is selling ex-display MScaler for £2750, unregistered with full warranty. Has the same surname as the boxer Iron Mike.
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I had a chat with them on Thursday, although it was then £150 more.
…you’re not making this any easier you know! 
The thing is… there’s more than one 
LOL! 
The bad news for me… temptation… is they’re only 10mins drive from me (Newcastle) 
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Why do you have to pay a deposit for demo? Is this direct from Chord or dealer? Just curious as I might try a demo myself at some point.
Interesting one this.
So, when I demo’d anything from my local dealers there was zero deposit. After all, they know me and delivered the gear.
When however I demo’d so me cables, my dealer did not have the ones I was after, so had the cable firm send them direct to me. Inside was the ( retail) costs of the cables ( if I didn’t d not return them). Something like £4k!
As it turned out I did return them, but did not go through with the purchase.
Is to do a home demo of the kit. Seems standard approach 
Same here but maybe it’s because he knows me and I’ve bought lots of kit from him. I’m not averse to paying a deposit if needed juts thought it unusual.
I think you are mistaken on UK prices. I own the TT2 and M Scaler so am aware of prices, currently £7490 including VAT. In my experience discounts are not generally available from most dealers, although part exchange prices available are likely to vary.
Did you go for it? I see the price has gone up to £2,999.
I passed on this one, although it was a good deal… I’ve had plenty of changes recently so I’m happy to sit back and enjoy them and let them all settle in!