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Audionote product key7/1/2023 ![]() ![]() In the event I had to settle for the automatic IP assignment via DHCP, which it did easily. This was a shame as I had hoped to do some experiments and see how wide I could push its use. I searched in vain for a way to assign a static IP Address. I opened up the Chord app on my phone, I am familiar with this as I use it with my Chord Poly. The first port of call for this device was my Near Field System. The 2yu outputs can be set to USB or optical/RCA/BNC. ![]() Not to mention the two SD-RAM sockets housed in the 2go these can each house a two-terabyte SD-Ram card. The 2yu adds some control buttons and additional outputs: BNC Coax Optical and, USB. The 2go was designed to fit a Hugo 2 giving it an RJ45 input and wireless connectivity. The ‘complete’ streamer is a nice solid 4” x 4” x 1” box. The units are solidly joined by screwing in two wee metal stumps into the 2yu and tightening a couple of grub screws using an allen key in the 2go the result is reassuringly solid. These are two small 2 x 4” units in the usual Chord solid aluminium billet, with the translucent Chord signature balls housed in the 2yu. Having worked my way through a few Chord Electronics DACs I was keen to try the new(ish) Chord Streamer that is formed by joining the Chord 2go and Chord 2yu. In the review of the Chord 2go/2yu I was to realise how I had hampered my digital audio music. The effects of the hosting, software and grounding can all have a big influence on your musical experience. This review has again emphasised to me the subtle borrows and hazards that can affect what you hear from your digital audio. Chord Electronics 2go/2yu Review (£1,445) ![]()
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