2YU

Transparent interface that brings 2go's streaming capabilities to other devices. 2yu is a musically transparent interface that connects directly to 2go to offer its best-in-class streaming capabilities and musical performance to other devices — with no sonic compromise.

Technical background

2yu acts as a digital output hub for 2go, translating 2go's audio stream into four standard digital outputs (USB, BNC coax ×2, RCA coax, optical). This allows any DAC with a compatible input to benefit from 2go's streaming capability without requiring Hugo 2. An internal low-jitter PLL reclockes the signal before output.

Design story

Chord Electronics was founded in Maidstone, Kent in 1989 by John Franks, whose background in aerospace electronics shaped every design decision. Products are hand-built in the UK using precision CNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminium, giving each unit the tactile solidity of a precision instrument rather than a consumer product. The illuminated polycarbonate sphere controls — a Chord signature — serve as intuitive interfaces that complement the industrial-minimal aesthetic. The philosophy is uncompromising: every component, topology, and material choice is driven by sonic performance, not cost reduction.

Best for

Hugo 2 or TT2 users wanting to isolate digital noise from a PC or NAS source; audiophile desktop setups Non-Chord DAC owner seeking 2go streaming capability, custom install installer Digital bridge, network streaming to any DAC, multi-room digital distribution

Awards & press

⭐ N/A N/A "The 2yu is a clever and elegant bridge between the Hugo 2's streaming capabilities and any hi-fi system." — Hi-Fi+ "Elegant, compact, and brilliantly executed — the 2yu earns its place in any serious hi-fi system." — Hi-Fi Choice

Required separately

⚠ Requires 2go for streaming functionality