But if your using gaming PC how do you actually connect Mojo with optical? Using onboard soundcard toslink plug? Isn't that worse then using directly chord driver and DAC, this way you have to use the onboard audio device to pass the sound.. those are often bad and the driver has worse sampling rate etc.That’s a nice combination you’ve got there and that’s almost the exact setup I’m using too!
The Hama is actually really, really good (I’ve compared against much more expensive ones!) and, as with all optical, gives you total galvanic isolation from the PC. My experience is that Chord DAC’s and optical works great together. It will give you fatigue-free listening that USB can’t match unless you use some kind of isolator. IMHO.
In my setup I also use an iPower but couldn’t say that there is a difference between it and any charger. Actually my main reason for using the iFi is probably just piece of mind at this point.
Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]
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May would be high on my list. If I didn't need to pay myself, would love to try MSB Select
OT- I’ve heard the MSB Reference which is the DAC below the Select. Surprise, surprise, it was very good! The Select is probably amazing.
Sorry, that was the ”almost”. I’m using a streamer not a PC:
Streamer -> Hama Optical -> Chord Mojo 2 w/ iFi iPower -> headphone / external amp
P.S. When I had a Hugo 2 I actually used a simple DDC that was basically just USB-Toslink converter to get the optical connection from the computer.
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My Mojo 2 was never meant to be used as a desktop DAC.
The thing is that DSP is just fantastic, @Rob Watts has done an amazing job with it. There is no software I’ve tried (and I’ve tried alot!) that can match the level of transparency that this thing has when EQ:ing. This has actually led me to put the plans of upgrading my desktop DAC on hold.
Now I’m auditioning power connectors and cables instead of DAC’s.
The thing is that DSP is just fantastic, @Rob Watts has done an amazing job with it. There is no software I’ve tried (and I’ve tried alot!) that can match the level of transparency that this thing has when EQ:ing. This has actually led me to put the plans of upgrading my desktop DAC on hold.
Now I’m auditioning power connectors and cables instead of DAC’s.
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Well, once you got a very nicely tuned headphones you don't need the dsp But I agree its a nice thing to have for various headphones.
The problem of Mojo is that it doesn't punch well, theres a little recess in the mid, the soundstage leaves a lot to be desired, and the clarity while good is not exactly the best. Try to A/B cma18p if you get the chance.
But I agree its a nice thing to have for various headphones. The problem of Mojo is that it doesn't punch well, theres a little recess in the mid, the soundstage leaves a lot to be desired, and the clarity while good is not exactly the best. Try to A/B cma18p if you get the chance.
Mojo 2 £395Well, once you got a very nicely tuned headphones you don't need the dsp
The problem of Mojo is that it doesn't punch well, theres a little recess in the mid, the soundstage leaves a lot to be desired, and the clarity while good is not exactly the best. Try to A/B cma18p if you get the chance.
CMA18. £699
In the UK.
You could add a nice amp for the difference in price.
I EQ everything - there is no headphone out there that I haven’t had the urge to tune!Well, once you got a very nicely tuned headphones you don't need the dsp
The problem of Mojo is that it doesn't punch well, theres a little recess in the mid, the soundstage leaves a lot to be desired, and the clarity while good is not exactly the best. Try to A/B cma18p if you get the chance.
Now I get your points about the lack of punch and soundstage, I believe it comes down to the amplifier circuit. Have you tried it with an external amp?
Edit: Missed the part about the cma18p. From my point of view, the Mojo 2 is good enough to be my ”end game” portable device, at least for now. As a portable I’ll use it when travelling, on vacation and when I’m auditioning other headphones.
P.S. The crossfeed is also exceptionally well done. IMHO.
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I EQ everything - there is no headphone out there that I haven’t had the urge to tune!
Now I get your points about the lack of punch and soundstage, I believe it comes down to the amplifier circuit. Have you tried it with an external amp?
P.S. The crossfeed is also exceptionally well done. IMHO.
Honestly I haven't found an amp in such a price range to improve the Mojo2 to that level. Obviously Mojo2 on its own at the price range is pretty unbeatable. But to elevate it a little bit and do so cheap.
I tried AK PA10 for example which isnt that bad, and it wasnt better. More powerful yeah, but even less clarity. I think for the difference you have to go add of the likes of Kobo 433/475 which will be additional 1000+.
I am actually looking forward to try some more amps with Mojo2 soon.
Ps. Cma18p has also expetionally well builtin bluetooth support, for which you have to buy ultra expensive Poly if you want it on Mojo2..
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Agree, good point on not finding an amp in that price range to elevate it!
In my setup the Mojo benefits from being used with a better headphone amp. So it actually scales really well with good gear around it.
Edit: Rephrased to better get my point across.
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Cma18p I thought about for a long time but does it not have desktop mode? I'm choosing the mojo because of that option, amongst others.Well, once you got a very nicely tuned headphones you don't need the dsp
The problem of Mojo is that it doesn't punch well, theres a little recess in the mid, the soundstage leaves a lot to be desired, and the clarity while good is not exactly the best. Try to A/B cma18p if you get the chance.
Unfortunately not
this is why I didn't buy it. I am unsure why they didn't include it, probably because its meant for purely portable and it would give their desktop solutions a fair run otherwise- its rlly rlly good.
Death_Block
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It's a blessing for me as it saved me money lol.Unfortunately not
Why is desktop mode so interesting, to save the battery for the long term ?
Cma18 looks interesting, it has proper USB c input and it looks both sturdy and refined
Cma18 looks interesting, it has proper USB c input and it looks both sturdy and refined
Death_Block
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That, and also not having to worry about the battery levels in the office. And the mojo options. And I don't feel like spending double to cost. But I do think the cma18p is a great unit. I'd definitely want one
That cma18p looks more like a competition to Hugo2 than to Mojo2.
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