Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆
Nov 14, 2015 at 10:32 AM Post #5,011 of 42,765
Just curious where you would put the ports? Stacked with my AK100 and connected with the Syd Concept cable I find it to be highly portable. It's thicker for sure, but very easy to hold due to its smaller height and width. Cheers

so lets get back to topic now when would you be able to test which you like better the sound out of ak100ii alone or stacked with mojo with your iems
 
Nov 14, 2015 at 10:42 AM Post #5,012 of 42,765
Message to Chord please. I saw speculation that Chord will be building a module that takes SD cards to attach to the Mojo. Any chance you could build a digital radio module with the SD card module? Haha I know lots to ask, but my portable DAB only has analogue output. DAB signals are low bit rate too, but they still need a good DAC. If Chord made a DAP file player I am sure they would clean up in the DAP market.
 
Nov 14, 2015 at 10:42 AM Post #5,013 of 42,765
It doesn't matter who he is, when you mock someone and tell them to get there hearing tested basically, that's disrespect.

I'm a kickboxing champion, doesn't mean I can go around kicking people's heads off just to feel important.

 
I'm an Origami champion but I don't go around ripping up other peoples paper swans.
 
 
 (No idea why I said that really)    :frowning2: 
 
Nov 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM Post #5,014 of 42,765
so lets get back to topic now when would you be able to test which you like better the sound out of ak100ii alone or stacked with mojo with your iems


Stacked with the Mojo by a long-shot. Much better resolution with real musicality. Not sterile and not overly warm, revealing all the details but without beating you over the head with them. Won't cover up a bad recording though.

Adding the CDM to the stack (more of a desktop/transportable setup then) adds a bit more enjoyment, both with the K10s and LCD-3's.

Cheers
 
Nov 14, 2015 at 11:10 AM Post #5,016 of 42,765
Rousey by armbar tonight? I know that's such a cliche question. 
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Nov 14, 2015 at 11:17 AM Post #5,017 of 42,765
I've had the Mojo for two days now and here's are my impressions compared to the Bimby (Bifrost Multibit).
I used the line out of the Mojo to Gustard H10 with JH13pro and Grado GH1.
 
At first they sounded similar, similar tonality, presentation and similar details. But there was still something more about the Mojo. Upon further listening this is the difference, focus. What do I mean? It's like the lens of a camera.
With the Bimby I see everything but it's a little out of focus. It's slightly blurry. Therefore, the Bimby sounds soft and warmer compared to the Mojo. The Mojo on the other hand is like a camera lens perfectly focused. No blur at all. It's clear and clean.
In this way, the Mojo compare to the Bimby sounds more colder and clinical. Not in a harsh way but it the sense that it's more transparent--more focused. 
 
Honestly, this little Mojo as a Dac is amazing. The imaging and resolving power is astounding. 
 
As for the amplifier, considering it's size and portability, it sounds great. But I don't think it can be compared to a really good desktop amp which I think one the post alluded to before he got bashed.
Maybe it was the way he put it. Right now I have the Mojo connected to the Vali and Gustard H10 and while they both have their unique qualities, I find it better than the amp in the Mojo to my ears.
 
My future plan ultimately is to pair it with the Cavalli Liquid Carbon (for it's special and unique qualities) to take advantage of the Dac more than the amp. 
 
Nov 14, 2015 at 11:34 AM Post #5,020 of 42,765
Nov 14, 2015 at 11:35 AM Post #5,021 of 42,765
Message to Chord please. I saw speculation that Chord will be building a module that takes SD cards to attach to the Mojo. Any chance you could build a digital radio module with the SD card module? Haha I know lots to ask, but my portable DAB only has analogue output. DAB signals are low bit rate too, but they still need a good DAC. If Chord made a DAP file player I am sure they would clean up in the DAP market.


+1
 
Nov 14, 2015 at 11:52 AM Post #5,022 of 42,765
I've had the Mojo for two days now and here's are my impressions compared to the Bimby (Bifrost Multibit).
I used the line out of the Mojo to Gustard H10 with JH13pro and Grado GH1.

At first they sounded similar, similar tonality, presentation and similar details. But there was still something more about the Mojo. Upon further listening this is the difference, focus. What do I mean? It's like the lens of a camera.
With the Bimby I see everything but it's a little out of focus. It's slightly blurry. Therefore, the Bimby sounds soft and warmer compared to the Mojo. The Mojo on the other hand is like a camera lens perfectly focused. No blur at all. It's clear and clean.
In this way, the Mojo compare to the Bimby sounds more colder and clinical. Not in a harsh way but it the sense that it's more transparent--more focused. 

Honestly, this little Mojo as a Dac is amazing. The imaging and resolving power is astounding. 

As for the amplifier, considering it's size and portability, it sounds great. But I don't think it can be compared to a really good desktop amp which I think one the post alluded to before he got bashed.
Maybe it was the way he put it. Right now I have the Mojo connected to the Vali and Gustard H10 and while they both have their unique qualities, I find it better than the amp in the Mojo to my ears.

My future plan ultimately is to pair it with the Cavalli Liquid Carbon (for it's special and unique qualities) to take advantage of the Dac more than the amp. 


Well said. That's why pairing the Mojo with the CDM makes it that much better. Still very happy with the Mojo direct for on the go listening. Cheers
 
Nov 14, 2015 at 11:54 AM Post #5,023 of 42,765
Second that mojo with cdm stack is fantastic!! Sounds really good with everything that I throw at it. Lcd 3 sounds fantastic on it and even hd800 sounded smooth with no sibilance at all!
 
Nov 14, 2015 at 12:21 PM Post #5,024 of 42,765
It's not really the volume, it's the dynamics. I felt the amp section isn't up to par personally. Sounds decent with my lower sensitivity stuff though.


thanks for clarifying :beerchug:
 

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