[Koolpep]

  Answering the 1st part, I do believe the only difference from AK100MKI to MKII is the 3 ohm output change. I have tried both and although I personally had problems with the unit I had (MKI) I think they should both be the same.

Hi!
 
I have an old version of the AK100Mk1 and the latest special edition (blue metal) version of the AK100 Mk2.
 
As transports they are the same. No difference I could make out. Output impedance makes a difference with some IEMs and headphones as it's 3 vs 22 Ohm.
 
So, for me, the AK100Mk1 stays in the Gloveaudio A1 where I use it as a transport (optical) and the AK100Mk2 is used solo or with the RSA-The Predator as a small stack. 
 
Cheers!

 

[SearchOfSub]

Do you use an amp in your mojo chain? If so, how do you connect mojo to amp and whose cables? Do you have preferences? Hope you don’t mind the questions, cable are an interesting topic to me especially mojo to amp.


MBP → SDragon → Mojo →AQ Big Sur trs →LC

Don't have Mojo yet. But with Hugo I run it from supplied charger, Audioquest Vodka optical to kimber cable ICs to Audioquest Rocket 88 speaker cables to speakers.

About the powercords, I've used Shunyata and audioquest NRG 3's for my previous amps before the Hugo and I prefer Audioquest. Shunyata is a little too dark.

Good thing about Hugo and Mojo is that it's run on batteries which takes away the problems from your power line. I wouldn't purchase any powercords out there for the Mojo or Hugo if there is one. Think of the Hugo or Mojo as an exotic powercord included since it's run on batteries.

For cables in general, I think Kimber cable is the best value.

 

[GreenBow]

Majority of exotic cables do make a difference but usually it dosent justify the price vs performance ratio. I think of exotic cables as getting that extra and final juice out of your system. Audio is not a cheap hobby and I tend to use all exotic cables for interconnects, power cables etc. For me at this stage, I just feel like my system is not complete with stock cables and would be the weak link of bringing the whole system down. But, if you are on a low tight budget I would recommend spending it all on devices whether it'd be dac, amp etc. instead of exotic cables. Cables do make difference though and I recommend setting your budget for this hobby to mid - high level compared to what one would spend on average with a hobby for an adult.

 
To me, analogue cables are as intergral a part of the system as the DAC, amp, speakers, etc. You are quite correct saying that a system is not complete without them. I'd stand next to you on that anyday. Everytime you buy a recommended cable you get a resounding affect.
 
The QED Reference Audio J2P that I bought, to take audio from DAC, I would recommend without hesitation. (J2P means 'jack to phono'; Mojo to amp and speakers.) It cost me £60, but any scepticism disappeared the instant I played music. I mean I was already a previous user of quality cable, but I had never encountered this cable before. 
 
I was deciding between the QED and the Chord iChord. I chose the QED for two reasons. One, it was available on Amazon. Two, the Chord iChord was noted by What Hi-Fi for bass response. I decided go straight detail with the QED, rather than tweak frequency range with the Chord.
 
I have stilll to make my mind up about trying a digital cable again though. As said I saw no change with a Meridian Explorer (ME) and a Furutech Formula 2. However it might have been that my kit was not good enough to notice anything. Some suggested the ME needs power independant from USB to get the best from it. (Maybe that was where I was going wrong.)
 
I am keen to try the QED Reference USB A to B Micro though.

 

[mscott58]

   
Thanks. May I ask what cable do you feed the mojo with? Is your desktop from the same source?

From the AK100 to the Mojo I use the Sys Concept 5mm. Thanks

 

[sharon124]

Chord Mojo vs Iphone 6s plus vs IbassoDx80
 
I use my SE846 with my new iphone6s plus. Its sound amazing. But last month I bought ibasso Dx80 as a upgrade. But unfortunately sound (quality) from ibasso Dx80 not good as iphone 6s+ .It has huge noticeable hiss (you know SE864 is high sensitivity IEM), also sound signature does not meet my expectation and it does not even close to iphone 6s plus.
 
Base on expert reviews and chord web site information (plus Rob watt presentations in you tube) I turn in to Chord mojo, currently top level DAC in the market (it more affordable than Hugo).But my mind always remind me can you guaranty Mojo sound quality will better than my existing iphone 6s plus. Then I contact chord customer care (info@chordelectronics.co.uk) and they inform me they already got so many award for mojo and I will impressed with it sound quality, also they guaranty there will not be  any hiss.
 
Finally got my chord mojo. Actually together with my iphone 6s plus, my SE846 sound amazing…really amazing…!!!!.It has too may detail in sound. And even very small sound also highly emphasize. It has smooth more comfortable and noticeable Bass(if you like bass come from iphone 6s plus defiantly you will impressed with bass from Mojo as well)  . Mids ,highs and vocals are Cristal clear!!!.LR separation is awesome. Iam really impressed. There is NO ANY KIND OF HISS.
 
Then I try Mojo with Dx80 and, SE846 sound not better than Mojo with Iphone 6s plus. Also Mojo +Dx80 Bass is less and treble is too high. I mean not well balance.
 
NOTE: For above comparison I use 16 bit/44.1 Khz FLAC music files. Always use SE846 as IEM.
 
Summary:
 
1).Don’t buy dx80 if you have iphone 6s(+).Sound quality from iphone 6s(+) really really good.
 
2).Sound quality (with SE846):
Iphone 6s (+) with Mojo > iphone 6s(+) > ibasso dx80
 
3).For me, Mojo+iphone 6s (+) sound far better than mojo+ibasso dx80  (both with SE846)
 
For your information:
 
1).I order my Chord mojo from moon audio (http://www.moon-audio.com/chord-mojo-dac-headphone-amp.html) because in amazon USA site price was too high. Also chord electronics confirm to me that Moon Audio is official retailer for Mojo. (Also moon audio deliver this item to worldwide)Don’t order this item from ebay, most probably you will get made in china crap!!
 
Contact email Chord electronics: info@chordelectronics.co.uk
 
Contact email Moon Audio: sales@moon-audio.com
 
2).I use my iphone 6s plus charger together with ANKER USB cable to charge MOJO. There was no any hum or hiss come from device while it charging!!
 
3).While listing songs, normally you have to put your phone to Airplane mode to avoid RF interference , Otherwise you will hear some kind of hum/buzz sounds time to time and it will provide bad impression to your listening experience.
 
4) Sometimes I have notice small hiss, when use this device while it charging. So Don’t use this device while it charging.
 
5).While it using it will get WARM, As per Chord electronics it is normal.( http://www.chordelectronics.co.uk/mojo/#nav-faq)
 
Hope above information will help to you!!!

 

[Takeanidea]

I have a VanDamme 3.5 mm to phono terminated with neutriks either end and braided sleeve that my brother made me for connecting the Mojo to my First Watt F6. £100s worth of cable that cost me peanuts
The moral of the story is , don't go out there potentially wasting tons of money on expensive cable if you can get it made for you by someone who knows what they are doing or even better make it yourself

 

[wym2]

Don't have Mojo yet. But with Hugo I run it from supplied charger, Audioquest Vodka optical to kimber cable ICs to Audioquest Rocket 88 speaker cables to speakers.

About the powercords, I've used Shunyata and audioquest NRG 3's for my previous amps before the Hugo and I prefer Audioquest. Shunyata is a little too dark.

Good thing about Hugo and Mojo is that it's run on batteries which takes away the problems from your power line. I wouldn't purchase any powercords out there for the Mojo or Hugo if there is one. Think of the Hugo or Mojo as an exotic powercord included since it's run on batteries.

For cables in general, I think Kimber cable is the best value.

 
For years I cycled thru audio gear like Classe and Meitner; Spectral, Boulder and Krell, McIntosh and CJ. I stopped at Audio Research. Stand alone ps were just coming into prominance - preamps and turntables the improvement was clear. I’m a big fan of Mojo battery operation. 
 
I tried many of the different cables that I could afford-- I and my friends could hear a difference — but cables always seemed pricey to me from the beginning.
 
Now after a number of years of happily listening to music - radio, and internet radio, I want to see where digital audio domain has come. It’s just part of my interest to switch out all parts of the audio chain to hear their effect on both the sound and the music. 
 
Always liked the old DIY, Audioquest (speaker), Kimber, MIT and Cardas cables. In my old AR system I used their Litz and MIT cables. 
 
Now, while perfectly happy with the SDragon and AQ Big Sur, after chatting with Mike Morrow he sent along his MAP3 Ref power cable for the LC and his MA2 -POD mini/mini for Mojo to LC.
 
Though his cables are noted for their very long breaking time (ca. 300-500 hrs), the listening has been absolutely fascinating and a mini "wayback machine": deja vu all over again...
 
 
MBP → SDragon → Mojo →AQ Big Sur trs →LC

 

[wym2]

  From the AK100 to the Mojo I use the Sys Concept 5mm. Thanks

 
Thanks for the info. I have one "vacationing" at customs for the last week...

 

[Coopaw]

Audirvana +, DSD and Mojo setup?
 
Well I got my Mojo yesterday and more on impressions later but I D/L'd the 256 DSD sample album they refer you to.  I got the trial version of Audirvana for my macbook.  I get it to play the files and in the header of the player it says DSF DSD256 Stereo.  I have selected the Mojo as my DAC.  They Mojo only shows purple for 768 and not white for  DSD.
Also in the SW the configuration the DSD settings are grayed out.
 
Any suggestions.
 
Thanks

 

[Mython]

  Audirvana +, DSD and Mojo setup?
 
Well I got my Mojo yesterday and more on impressions later but I D/L'd the 256 DSD sample album they refer you to.  I got the trial version of Audirvana for my macbook.  I get it to play the files and in the header of the player it says DSF DSD256 Stereo.  I have selected the Mojo as my DAC.  They Mojo only shows purple for 768 and not white for  DSD.
Also in the SW the configuration the DSD settings are grayed out.
 
Any suggestions.
 
Thanks

 
 
What connection type are you using? (e.g. USB, Optical...)

 

[betula]

Mojo is just so good, it is just sooo good. What a perfect sound. Listening to Mojo is like putting my head into a miraculous bubble world, as I put my headphones on. Sound comes from 360 degrees in 3D. Detailed, clear, simply nothing is missing. Bass, mids, treble all there in perfect clarity and quantity. I wouldn't change a thing. It is lively, natural, balanced, and fun!
 Sounds slightly different with different sources though. Straight from Android or straight from YouTube HD on computer is 'just 'freaking cool'. However with Foobar ASIO and Cinnamon cable the sound becomes mesmerizing and astonishingly awesome.
 I owned different DAPs, amps and headphones all from the £100-280 price range. But Mojo simply elevates the listening experience to another level. And I am so thankful to the creators of Mojo.

 

[heliuscc]

Mojo/Sysconcepts/RWAK100 stack with noble savants in travel case with noble savants

 

[fjrabon]

 
Been head to heading the m9XX and Mojo for about a week to 10 days now.  At times it's really startling how similar these two units are sound wise.  Only real major difference I've noticed between the two is when the Mojo gets really hot from charging and playing simultaneously.  Otherwise, they're not just neck and neck, but at times I am certain that if I was A/Bing them head to head I wouldn't hear a difference.  Both incredibly neutral, transparent and musical units.  Both have very black backgrounds.  Both are very dynamic.  Both have no issues with damping on lower imedpance cans.  Both have plenty of power for the headphones I use. (the hardest to drive headphones I own at this point are the HE400i pictured above).  Both incredible all aluminum build quality.  

 

[STR-1]

Full Mojo review in issue 132 of Hi-Fi+

 

[wym2]

 
 
Been head to heading the m9XX and Mojo for about a week to 10 days now.  At times it's really startling how similar these two units are sound wise.  Only real major difference I've noticed between the two is when the Mojo gets really hot from charging and playing simultaneously.  Otherwise, they're not just neck and neck, but at times I am certain that if I was A/Bing them head to head I wouldn't hear a difference.  Both incredibly neutral, transparent and musical units.  Both have very black backgrounds.  Both are very dynamic.  Both have no issues with damping on lower imedpance cans.  Both have plenty of power for the headphones I use. (the hardest to drive headphones I own at this point are the HE400i pictured above).  Both incredible all aluminum build quality.  

 
 
How does the grace sound fed by the mojo?