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

[Takeanidea]

  Just ordered a Mojo
 
Bought some HD650's last month and have been very much enjoying them direct from a laptop [I'm a newbie]. I was looking for a DAC and amp but thought that getting a Mojo would give me the flexibility to use it via a PC in desktop mode for most of the time but also use it out and about occasionally.
 
Also it'll give me the flexibility to buy an amp down the line (Cavalli or Feliks Audio Elise maybe )... and also then buy some IEM's.... yeeees, I think I agree with the previous poster about the Mojo being a gateway drug to further spending in this industry !
 
#Mobility - in terms of using it out and about what are my options? I currently listen to an iPhone 4S with Soundmagic IE10's. I know that this won't work directly as there is no Lightening connector but can I listen at a lower quality through the output headphone jack of the iPhone? Or do I need to buy a new transport? Take my money....
 
#Cables - I was just going to try and use the various USB-micro cables that I have kicking around (from Kindle/Garmin etc) - would these work?

Your 650 may well be to your liking through the MoJo.
Mobility - try a DX50 or Paw 5000 if you want to spend some more money - if you only wish to use it occasionally for out and about then maybe a Camera Connection Kit for your Iphone 4S will suffice,
Cables - it comes with a micro USB and it sounds like you have plenty anyway. They will send the digital information to your MoJo no problem unless they're broken.
 
Enjoy your MoJo - tell us how you think your 650s sound

 

[bavinck]

When you wish to demo Mojo for someone, do you have a specific demo song that you feel best highlights its qualities?

If not, I offer this suggestion. 

The artist  did not come from me, but from a Mojo reviewer.  His description of Amber Rubarth inspired me to get the album 

"Sessions from the 17th Ward."

I loved it so much I ended up purchasing her others as well. 

Back to the song. 

I put on the headphones, Beyerdynamic T.1 (2nd gen) and play the Mojo using Amber's 8th song, "Tundra" from the aforementioned album, "Sessions from the 17th Ward" (Lossless) and simply watch their reactions. 

 

Thus far, every single listener has been blown away.  The instruments are so clear, and the soundstage so wide, that every person thus far has  quickly turned his or her head,  believing there was a knock on the door, rather than the sound of a drum or cajon.  

"Tundra" is a perfect song to highlight Mojo's magic.  

Plus, getting hooked on Amber Rubarth's music is rewarding, itself.  

My other "Mojo" song recommendation is from Tidal:  Larry Campbell and his wife, Teresa Williams. 

They do duets and they are beautiful.  I find one song in particular highlight not only the soundstage but the 'front center and depth' of the vocals, especially given the diversity of the high-low notes: 

"Down on My Knees"    with his rich lows with her deep highs are perfect.  If you want more straight duet:  "You're Running Wild" 

As to Album for Mojo demo, it is still Sgt. Pepper's which blows people away, though Dylan's "Blood on the Tapes" (New York Sessions) is a close second.  

It also means giving up the Mojo for 40 minutes or so!  

My wife is getting so hooked on the deep complexity of Mojo that I think she wants her own!  She even has her own "Mojo" song recommendation! 

Bought that rubarth album upon your suggestion and listening to it now. Very nice. She has a wonderful voice, and the strings sound great with the biarial technique. Dr. Chesky is one of the best things that has happened to the music industry.

 

[Sorefoot19]

I'm very late to the party here with over 9,000 posts still to read.  However, I just received my Mojo from Moon Audio and have a question.  I couldn't find an answer searching this thread, so I'll ask it here and hope for the best.
 
I notice that the headphone jacks don't fully seat the mini pllug on all my headphones.  There is a space between the jack and the plug and if you move the plug at all, it is easy to lose connection.  My other portables (E12 and Aune B1) take the enitre plug into the jack.  With the Mojo it is possible to push the plug in too far and then there is a poor connection.
 
Has anyone else notices this?  I'm trying to determine if this is unusual or just me being fussy.  This loose connection would make it more difficult to carry it on a walk as I could easily have the music cut out from the body motion.
 
Thanks.

 

[betula]

  I'm very late to the party here with over 9,000 posts still to read.  However, I just received my Mojo from Moon Audio and have a question.  I couldn't find an answer searching this thread, so I'll ask it here and hope for the best.
 
I notice that the headphone jacks don't fully seat the mini pllug on all my headphones.  There is a space between the jack and the plug and if you move the plug at all, it is easy to lose connection.  My other portables (E12 and Aune B1) take the enitre plug into the jack.  With the Mojo it is possible to push the plug in too far and then there is a poor connection.
 
Has anyone else notices this?  I'm trying to determine if this is unusual or just me being fussy.  This loose connection would make it more difficult to carry it on a walk as I could easily have the music cut out from the body motion.
 
Thanks.

No problems on headphone jack front so far.
But I do find the USB slots giving a shallow fit. (End of USB cables are in maybe 80%. Not very secure imo.)
Apart of this I am still amazed of Mojo day by day even after 3 months.

 

[bavinck]

I'm very late to the party here with over 9,000 posts still to read.  However, I just received my Mojo from Moon Audio and have a question.  I couldn't find an answer searching this thread, so I'll ask it here and hope for the best.

I notice that the headphone jacks don't fully seat the mini pllug on all my headphones.  There is a space between the jack and the plug and if you move the plug at all, it is easy to lose connection.  My other portables (E12 and Aune B1) take the enitre plug into the jack.  With the Mojo it is possible to push the plug in too far and then there is a poor connection.

Has anyone else notices this?  I'm trying to determine if this is unusual or just me being fussy.  This loose connection would make it more difficult to carry it on a walk as I could easily have the music cut out from the body motion.

Thanks.

Definitely sounds like a faulty until. My 3.5 mm plugs seat fully in Mojo and do not present any connection issues at all. Double check the same headphone cable with another amp to rule out the cable, but otherwise it sounds problematic.

 

[x RELIC x]

No connection issues with the headphone jack here. Are you sure you've inserted all the way? Not using extreme force, try to see if you can give it a little more of a push. If not then I would have a conversation with Moon Audio unfortunately.

 

[M Coupe]

All my phones seat 100%.  I think you may need to send it back for replacement unfortunately.  Good luck!

 

[Reignfire]

tried it too many times, driving HD800 to its 70% (of higher) potential is BS. Heck, it cant even drive my HD700 to 80%. Beyond sensitivity and impedance, these two cans requires desktop rig (or at least a very good amp as third stack) and good synergy.

 

[chillaxing]

So which player has a better EQ, UAPP or Onkyo HF?
 
Does Neutron work with Tidal?  Would love to use that player instead.

 

[Carl6868]

tried it too many times, driving HD800 to its 70% (of higher) potential is BS. Heck, it cant even drive my HD700 to 80%. Beyond sensitivity and impedance, these two cans requires desktop rig (or at least a very good amp as third stack) and good synergy.

70% of what, 80% of what

You are making very little sense :confused_face_2:

 

[Carl6868]

So which player has a better EQ, UAPP or Onkyo HF?

Does Neutron work with Tidal?  Would love to use that player instead.

I believe Onkyo player has the best EQ and only UAPP works with Tidal.

 

[Mython]

   
"Tundra" is a perfect song to highlight Mojo's magic.  
 

 
Oh, there are hundreds one could list!
 
 
Unfortunately, Youtube brutally compresses and clips audio tracks, but here are some that (in their purchased, uncompressed form) have decent SQ. These are in no particular order, and of no particular genre:
 
 
 



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNjrHmuaZT0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQCGvfBc-oI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jSotUeV0WI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbBbJTlcvUE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J22X2tN-zJA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AraVznGkKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXM-WL512h4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksUklNafCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ST9TZBb9v8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhXKzLNKIjw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OomaNxkY-KY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TgSMcQoxM8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GjHJjnjUKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFc4Vs3dq4U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkb_TMdZuRA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MrlQ-8Ri_s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR2in-wlG9s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTNLYeaL7No
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5F32Ji3zmM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0RapkCJ-20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_xEC5UlS2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB6a-iD6ZOY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfnXHRMfZYI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhMcWyLZWv4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AWFf7EAc4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW1BdWCsZzI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_1TrX9ItH0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOGoKvOgJVk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbHPTPUpQ1I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uXnXEdXGJY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llf6t6KgQqY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkN1SlG1YUk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynttgx6lNL4 (unusually, this album was studio-recorded digitally in 16/48)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5ZYAJTJvwY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzQvGz6_fvA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2XQFQJGq2c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMkAP9xnLJI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLhoq945W5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQhw02fZkkw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVQ5b83_O_I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDMg8M4HmnQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwf844beG5E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rthbRLQ0MMs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBKlfmdFmZo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h4g2g7vDRQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GehcEemKvkg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQBVXEcfgHQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXmv2Nzp7wo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcRZ_J_VgNc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYX1x86zUl0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdoIKOhrwfQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egrbqoPcocw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KaWSOlASWc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86BmSaXZMHw (VERY well-recorded soundtrack album)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRAkwSP7UBs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flujf75AlMI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX_b1KU3GWY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVJub2dvgaE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM5ABrBy7g8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOSf67TPJtk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61QOUEAEV2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RT9IWmjbzs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQyl2mhnuhM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ppqwywWias
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lyve_egY8o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHAVjfURfrw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIKt_WQHia8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnriSFl8gfs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B924SWsWmTc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fMrMTerVSg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNXncglnsZg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl9o8zGESe0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuYWhsjFpNM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT72txymoGg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MiU_RWxwp4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjZU_PqKcts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEq-VbYzYls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SezDYSKOqsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KapeYKzW14o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOAEAzJyXww
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_YaMYH5li0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUXeYtceY6o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqws3iUKt1I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nsxbrO5t60
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUQp-kyqg1w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvjqMt2nwno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aawwpS7-s0I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvIWkQii1Lk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbKlEXqvRak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nCNdgFrbBo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX_Fu6JW0fM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdJzPoessbQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4QbJRAWvRU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaWVOqJwX1Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9J9FlarNOA only comes alive through loudspeakers, rather than headphones
 
 
Please bear in mind that Youtube audio compression does not do any of these tracks justice.
 
 
 
Also, these aren't great SQ, but they are a pleasure, in their own way:
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KnV5_G0LJE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcuBrULLxjc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OEgz-t5ZFg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccl2lCNtpDo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isMjd86nXyI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5SzgG2xZ2c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDpeU4lF4d8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=655A6i0-Brg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgE0X2WOK2U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWuRdjk4BHU

 

[bavinck]

70% of what, 80% of what

You are making very little sense :confused_face_2:

Lol, just moving along. Ah ya, read the third post....

 

[NaiveSound]

Anyone have any idea how to get tidal to stream bitperfect on my note 5. I got UAPP, but with both apps open the power button on mojo is blur when playing tidal hifi

 

[bavinck]

Anyone have any idea how to get tidal to stream bitperfect on my note 5. I got UAPP, but with both apps open the power button on mojo is blur when playing tidal hifi

Login to tidal through uapp. You don't use the tidal app.