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

[aangen]

 

I don't understand why you would not just spend $50 a a rechargeable power unit that holds enough power to run the Mojo for a few days. I've seen people say this a few times in this thread and it just boggles my mind  that people are so unaware of inexpensive powerpacks.

You mean charge the Mojo while using the Mojo ? So in MY CASE when I go to three different schools to coach which takes multiple trains, buses and a taxi which usually takes 3 hours a day of traveling. I should take two phones (one to use as a phone the other to use with the mojo) the Mojo and a charger on my daily travel in Hong Kong? Sorry this boggles your mind. I read its BEST not to use the Mojo while CHARGING the Mojo. In Hong Kong its 98% humidity and reaching close to 40°.

I have mine plugged into a charger 95% of the time I am using it. But I don't live in hell. Enjoy your weird ways. (and your deep pockets)

 

[jmills8]

I have mine plugged into a charger 95% of the time I am using it. But I don't live in hell. Enjoy your weird ways. (and your deep pockets)

The life of Coaching at various schools. Thanks for your help and enjoy Heaven. ☺

 

[LouisArmstrong]

Awesome man. Simply awesome.

 

[headmanPL]

You mean charge the Mojo while using the Mojo ? So in MY CASE when I go to three different schools to coach which takes multiple trains, buses and a taxi which usually takes 3 hours a day of traveling. I should take two phones (one to use as a phone the other to use with the mojo) the Mojo and a charger on my daily travel in Hong Kong? Sorry this boggles your mind. I read its BEST not to use the Mojo while CHARGING the Mojo. In Hong Kong its 98% humidity and reaching close to 40°.

Sometimes one has to accept that their use case is outside the one envisaged by the Manufacturer. Yours is not typical, but I've never understood why a power block with 2 USB out cables (one for phone, other for Mojo) would be so impossible?
I work with Education also (albeit in a colder UK), but never has a School taken issue with me plugging into their power to top up my devices.

 

[headmanPL]

Potentially good news.
 
I know from the thread that a few people are frustrated by the "fading in" on some tracks, particularly when changing sample rates, I see that UAPP has an update in Play.
 Added 'Free USB bandwidth after playback' option. Disabling this may help if you are seeing 'Failure changing alt setting to 0' messages. Also reduces the fading in that Chord devices do (only works for non-DSD audio).
 
A certain Football game will stop me from trying the update tonight, so I can't verify if it does overcome the problem, but for any not interested in the beautiful game, could be worth looking at for those that are bothered by this "feature"!

 

[SptsNaz]

I know this was probably talked about somewhere in this thread, but can anyone recommend a decent TRRS to TRS cable to use from my X5ii to Mojo? Are the pricier ones worth the money?

 

[tretneo]

Apologies if this has already been discussed, I need some amp pairing advice.
 
Gear:
- Chord Mojo
- HiFiMAN HE-560
- MrSpeakers Ether C
 
I've read some concerns that the Mojo may not drive the HE-560s in particular to its potential. I'd love to pick up an affordable amp (sub $1k) to pair with the Mojo (as a DAC) when listening to the HE-560s at my desk. My main pre-requisite being not to modify the sound signature much so a powerful but very natural/neutral sounding amp is key.
 
Thanks!

 

[thecrow]

I'm loving the synergy between the Mojo and the Focal Spirit Pros.....simply incredible!

Can you elaborate re what you like in the combo as i have the fsp and sony pha3 that i thoroughly enjoy.

 

[thecrow]

I may just go ahead and consider full sized headphones to go with my Mojo,



Because se846 is just not very intriguing, and after *auditioing* of the UE 18, I started getting very disappointed... In the IEM way of things.



Anyone with good experience with full sized headphones with the Mojo? Anything that stands out, I can spend between 600$ and 1k$.

 


Focal Spirit Pro! Make sure to listen to them with the non coiled cable directly into Mojo

Hi. Why the non colied cable? What did you find?

 

[EagleWings]

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[Peter Hyatt]

Any Update on when Chord's own Mojo case hits the US?

 

[SptsNaz]

   
SptsNaz, looks like you are located in the US. You have 3 choices:
 
1. Moon Audio Cable (You have the option of choosing straight or right angle connectors. If you are unsure, you can PM me): https://www.moon-audio.com/black-dragon-mini-coax-digital-cable-hifiman-player.html
 
2. Dyson Cable with Straight-Connectors on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Handmade-Dyson-Audio-Fiio-DAP-DAC-HP-AMP-75-Ohm-Digital-Jumper-TRRS-TS-3-5mm-/351734149072?hash=item51e4fd2fd0:g:2ggAAOSwUuFWu79Y
 
3. Dyson Cable with Right-Angle-Connectors on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Handmade-Dyson-Audio-Fiio-Chord-Mojo-75-Ohm-Digital-Jumper-TRRS-TS-3-5mm-/351734148656?hash=item51e4fd2e30:g:qXsAAOSw~OVWyrzg
 
Please Note: At the Mojo's end, either a TS or a TRS connector can be used. If using a TS connector, T = Signal, S = Ground. If using a TRS connector, T = Signal, both R & S = Ground. Dyson cables typically use a TS Connector at the Mojo's end. The TS connector used in the Straight-Connectors version of the Dyson Cable is built well, so you wouldn't have to change anything. But in the Right-Angle-Connectors version, the TS connector looks plasticky and bulky (See Picture 1 below). So last week, I contacted the seller and requested him to use 3.5 mm TRS connector instead (See Picture 2 below). PM me if you need more details.
 
Important: Regardless of the connector at the Mojo's end (TS or TRS), the connector at the Fiio's end will always be TRRS.
 
Info on connecting Fiio X3ii/X5ii/X7 (TRRS) to Mojo using a TS Connector:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/784602/chord-mojo-the-official-thread-please-read-the-3rd-post/18660#post_12651530
 
Info on connecting Fiio X3ii/X5ii/X7 (TRRS) to Mojo using a TRS Connector:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/784602/chord-mojo-the-official-thread-please-read-the-3rd-post/18675#post_12651727
http://www.head-fi.org/t/784602/chord-mojo-the-official-thread-please-read-the-3rd-post/18660#post_12651530
 
 

Picture 1: Right Angle TS Connector that is typically used in Dyson Cable
 
 
 

 
Picture 2: Right Angle TRS Connector that I have requested for to be used instead of the above TS connector

 
Wow, this was super helpful. Thank you so much!

 

[Taggerung]

Is the Mojo's battery still rated at 8-10 hrs even when paired with a separate amp?

 

[Rob Watts]

Yes driving into a high impedance load (an amp) is lowest power within Mojo. 

 

[theveterans]

  @theveterans
 
Thank you very much for the comparo kabayan!
 
@x RELIC x
 
Unfortunately, we don't have a Schiit distributor here in Manila, only for Violectric amps (I got my Lake People amp from that same distributor, but that was a one-off opportunity as they really focus on Violectric products). Hence, getting the Violectric/Lake People DAC locally would be much more feasible than getting a Bimby.
 
My thinking behind getting a dedicated desktop DAC is to preserve my Mojo's battery life. Given that the Philippines is a tropical country and I don't have air-conditioning in my room, I fear that subjecting my Mojo to continued use while plugged in the mains/USB hub will drastically shorten its battery lifespan.
 
Nonetheless, thanks for the prompt feedback!

 
I'm more active here than our local TipidPC. Anyways, if you're looking for that "Hugo" sound, Schiit Multibit DACs are out of the question since they are in opposite direction of the sound approach of the Hugo. Schiit aims for a pleasing and relaxed sound rather than Hugo's airier and more transparent sound based on what I remember and from some other impressions.