Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆

[Angular Mo]

For the SD card storage, I am hoping for no UI at all.

Let our own respective device be the UI and communicate to the SD.

 

[John Swe]

I'm picking up my mojo on Tuesday. How much of a Sq difference is there between using it with an android (USB audio player) and a DAP? I would like to avoid the extra outlay (and it did sound really good with my z3 compact and b&w p7 when I heard it in the store). Also is there any burn in to be had in the mojo, my 2qute took awhile before reaching it maximus potential.

 

[uzi2]

For the SD card storage, I am hoping for no UI at all.

Let our own respective device be the UI and communicate to the SD.

So, do you mean it to act as a USB OTG, which you can't use at present as that is how you connect your device to the Mojo?
 
I was thinking that you would be able to play files directly from the SD without using a phone or DAP. In this case a UI of some description will be required.

 

[TokenGesture]

 
So, do you mean it to act as a USB OTG, which you can't use at present as that is how you connect your device to the Mojo?
 
I was thinking that you would be able to play files directly from the SD without using a phone or DAP. In this case a UI of some description will be required.

That would be the best case scenario. But I'm not optimistic.

 

[x RELIC x]

Thanks for replying back. Can you allude on the possible specs we might expect on this add on? I ask as I am about to make few somewhat expensive dpa purchases for chord and if I could know what I am to expect from this addon I can wait and save. 


Should we expect a UI, is it going to be a graphical UI? I am sure knowing this will save many of us a lot of money.

Thanks in advance. 

So, do you mean it to act as a USB OTG, which you can't use at present as that is how you connect your device to the Mojo?

I was thinking that you would be able to play files directly from the SD without using a phone or DAP. In this case a UI of some description will be required.

I'll re-post this here:


[VIDEO]https://youtu.be/DTWcKLI0g7c[/VIDEO]


At 27:43 John talks about the accessories and indicates the SD module with a screen for the Mojo will make it a stand alone player. What kind of interface it will have is unknown but I for one am very interested in this accessory. Expected around six months from the time of the interview. I'd guess in the fall.

 

[FortisFlyer75]

Anyone interested regarding...


 


 


Sony Walkman to HUGO/ Mojo usb connection cable alternative.




Been a while since I posted on these parts but just wanted to share some info which some may find useful if using a Sony Walkman with the Hugo as if like me you have got annoyed at using the special Sony WMC-NWH10 USB conversion cable where you then have to still use a normal usb cable into this bulky not best quality adaptor Sony have ever done which makes it very messy and cumbersome and untidy when strapping the Sony ZX1/ ZX2 to the Hugo. 




I could of really done with an all in one solution last weekend when I was taking my ZX1 strapped to Hugo around with me testing different gear at the Headroom show @ Metropolis studios last weekend. 




I had already tried a aftermarket cable by Music heaven from the Head-fi classifieds which was sent out from USA to UK promptly only to find out upon receiving it was a special version only wired to work with the Sony PHA amp/dacs as wiring config was different. 




 


  The seller only had a PHA amp/ dac at the time so did not realize himself it was a special Sony only version so the seller kindly offered me a full refund on the spot as he did not realize but I refused as it was a genuine mistake he could not foresee. 




 


The same seller tried to look into getting hold of the correct Music heaven model adaptor which worked with the Hugo but it is not easy to obtain not to mention some are really marking up the price of them. Basically he drew the same blanks as me looking around in trying to obtain them. 




 So in general we kept in contact discussing other topics over time and he is now in the same vote as he recently purchased ALO CDM  so now needs the same cable and as he was just as frustrated trying to get hold of a third party cable for the Sony ZX1/2 to his new ALO CDM he decided to dissect his NWH10 Sony cable and try and convert it into a one cable solution with better quality cable and micro usb plug on end to go straight into his new ALO dac thus making the need for the crappy Sony adaptor and a normal usb cable redundant.


 


Good news is he has managed to get the Sony NWH10 plug to work with a cable with micro usb on the end to work with his Sony ZX2 and ALO successfully and is willing to make some up for anyone who needs one.  




Anyone who is interested just PM Wfanning1 and have a chat with him. 




I am also posting this on the Hugo and Sony ZX thread as I am sure there some of us Sony owners out there who cannot get hold of these far eastern aftermarket cables that easy who really need a solution to the crappy Sony adaptor offering. 




Here are some pics he sent me only the other day of the cable which he is classing as prototypes as he said he will be able to put different cables on with either straight or single ended usb: 


 





 





 

 

[CareyPrice31]

You can trust Chord to do a good job on this we have thought things through very carefully. We are taking our time because what we are doing has not been done before at the scale or complexity at which we are working.

 
Can you clarify about 4 hours being 'normal' with Roxanne IEM's.
 
I don't understand how that's possible since they're very efficient - what would happen with power hungry cans?
 
I feel like Chord may be trying to avoid repairs/RMA's for cost's sake?
 
Is this really normal?

 

[Mojo ideas]

Thanks for replying back. Can you allude on the possible specs we might expect on this add on? I ask as I am about to make few somewhat expensive dpa purchases for chord and if I could know what I am to expect from this addon I can wait and save. 


Should we expect a UI, is it going to be a graphical UI? I am sure knowing this will save many of us a lot of money.

Thanks in advance. 

Sorry not at this time

 

[Mojo ideas]

Thank you Mr Franks for your prompt answer, very impressed to hear from the owner of Chord ! There were a very small number less than thirty units over all.


ok before I confirm my order there was some talk (is this true or not?) of early batches having a regulator issue, is this now sorted out in terms of the stock with dealers? Are there any serial numbers I need to be aware of? Don't worry there were only a few of these I. The first production batch we've shipped many thousands of okay units since then. All faulty units were swapped out and reworked and put into marketing.

Cheers

 

[shotgunshane]

   
Despite being  an ...  I can help you out - 100K Ohm. Can you show me the graphs on a 16 Ohm load for a DSD sweep (not PCM as listed)
 
Ive just stopped following this thread, which btw is devoted only to highlight Mojos flawless performance. 

Yep. I don't know of any other measurements out there; Mojo is still pretty new. Stereophile measured the Hugo TT with same parameters and drop off of the same range is 2 dB's. 
 
I don't really participate in this thread but if you have measurements to back up your assertion, I'd be interested in seeing them. 

 

[Mython]

  Anyone interested regarding...
   
   
  Sony Walkman to HUGO/ Mojo usb connection cable alternative.
 
 

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Been a while since I posted on these parts but just wanted to share some info which some may find useful if using a Sony Walkman with the Hugo as if like me you have got annoyed at using the special Sony WMC-NWH10 USB conversion cable where you then have to still use a normal usb cable into this bulky not best quality adaptor Sony have ever done which makes it very messy and cumbersome and untidy when strapping the Sony ZX1/ ZX2 to the Hugo. 
 

I could of really done with an all in one solution last weekend when I was taking my ZX1 strapped to Hugo around with me testing different gear at the Headroom show @ Metropolis studios last weekend. 
 

I had already tried a aftermarket cable by Music heaven from the Head-fi classifieds which was sent out from USA to UK promptly only to find out upon receiving it was a special version only wired to work with the Sony PHA amp/dacs as wiring config was different. 
 

 
    The seller only had a PHA amp/ dac at the time so did not realize himself it was a special Sony only version so the seller kindly offered me a full refund on the spot as he did not realize but I refused as it was a genuine mistake he could not foresee. 
 

 
  The same seller tried to look into getting hold of the correct Music heaven model adaptor which worked with the Hugo but it is not easy to obtain not to mention some are really marking up the price of them. Basically he drew the same blanks as me looking around in trying to obtain them. 
 

 So in general we kept in contact discussing other topics over time and he is now in the same vote as he recently purchased ALO CDM  so now needs the same cable and as he was just as frustrated trying to get hold of a third party cable for the Sony ZX1/2 to his new ALO CDM he decided to dissect his NWH10 Sony cable and try and convert it into a one cable solution with better quality cable and micro usb plug on end to go straight into his new ALO dac thus making the need for the crappy Sony adaptor and a normal usb cable redundant.
   
  Good news is he has managed to get the Sony NWH10 plug to work with a cable with micro usb on the end to work with his Sony ZX2 and ALO successfully and is willing to make some up for anyone who needs one.  
 

Anyone who is interested just PM Wfanning1 and have a chat with him. 
 

I am also posting this on the Hugo and Sony ZX thread as I am sure there some of us Sony owners out there who cannot get hold of these far eastern aftermarket cables that easy who really need a solution to the crappy Sony adaptor offering. 

 

Here are some pics he sent me only the other day of the cable which he is classing as prototypes as he said he will be able to put different cables on with either straight or single ended usb: 
   

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 
 
   
 
   
 

 

 
 
Although your post doesn't directly affect me, personally, and even if not a lot of people appear to respond to it, I want to thank you for taking the time to post this, as I know it may be useful to a lot of people (not just Mojo owners).
 
 
Cheers

 

 

[fjrabon]

4 hours with Mojo using FLAC files and Roxanne.

I'm told this is normal - how does this make any sense?

IF this is the case, then a pair of HD800 would last an hour? No..no..?

No, Mojo does not use more power at higher output levels. Class A amps use the same power at all volume levels. There are circumstances which could cause the battery life on Mojo to increase or decrease, but volume level or efficiency of headphones isn't one of them.

 

[CareyPrice31]

No, Mojo does not use more power at higher output levels. Class A amps use the same power at all volume levels. There are circumstances which could cause the battery life on Mojo to increase or decrease, but volume level or efficiency of headphones isn't one of them.

 
Thanks for clarification.

What would be those circumstances?

 

[FortisFlyer75]

   
 
Although your post doesn't directly affect me, personally, and even if not a lot of people appear to respond to it, I want to thank you for taking the time to post this, as I know it may be useful to a lot of people (not just Mojo owners).
 
 
Cheers

 

Cheers Mython,  
 
Just nice once in a while to try and give back to the community even if it's sharing some info like this.  After all I have been in this position before and someone always comes along to help out in some sort of way which gets us pointing in the right direction towards our goals.. 
 
So is nice if it solves an issue for people in future if this sort of thing crops up although it will gradually get lost as a needle in a haystack but from a personal point of view it has been something I should of sorted out a long time ago and have to thank in turn Wfanning1 for been really helpful last few months and look forward to receiving his cable to solve this situation that has brought this to the fore for me. 
 
I think in theory not that I want to go there but it should work with any dac that uses a standard usb connection.  I do know for a fact it will work with Hugo, Mojo and the ALO CDM Wfanning1 has just purchased.  
 
Thanks again for the kind words Mython ; )

 

[NaiveSound]

It would be so nice if mojo also had a little thing you could plug in it and for it to hold an SD card and a small little screen.... Because my dx80 is bulky and it doesnt sound as good as my note 5 when paired to Mr. Mojo