EEVbog 1613 -Audiophile REPAIR: Chord Hugo DAC

Simple repair on the neighbours $4500 Audiophile Chord Hugo DAC.
Replacing the rechargeable lithium ion batteries wasn't quite as simple as expected though...
And is this thing worth $4500?

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