Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆
Nov 6, 2015 at 4:27 AM Post #4,066 of 42,758
I have only used valve amps at home for over twenty years, good valve amps sound flat and accurate, not lush and woolly.


I think people assume valves are a bit mushy, when in fact they generally impart a lovely natural compression, which gives an accurate and punchy sound while retaining the musicality. I've never had valve hi-fi separates, but as a guitarist I always prefer tube amps for electric guitars.
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 4:34 AM Post #4,067 of 42,758
I go away for a day and it takes me 90 minutes to catch up!

Anyhow, the mojo draws a maximum of 0.90 amps, so no real need for 1.5 amp or higher chargers, although as per the quote, my charger puts out 2.5a per port and mojo only takes what it needs
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I charged my mojo with my iphone charger (1 A)  this night, the charge time has been around 5.5 hours. With my xperia Z3 charger (1,5 A), the first charge was done in around 3.5 hours. I also noticed that the mojo got noticeably cooler during the charge with the 1A charger.
 
Someone else noticed such differences between charging time ?
 
edit: of course maybe the mojo was not empty for the first charge whcih would explain the shorter first charge time. But I'm wondering why it took 5,5 hours for the full (second) charge while Chord indicates 4 hours...
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 4:47 AM Post #4,068 of 42,758
I think people assume valves are a bit mushy, when in fact they generally impart a lovely natural compression, which gives an accurate and punchy sound while retaining the musicality. I've never had valve hi-fi separates, but as a guitarist I always prefer tube amps for electric guitars.


the Rolling Stones used VOX amps, think they still do.
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 4:51 AM Post #4,069 of 42,758
I charged my mojo with my iphone charger (1 A)  this night, the charge time has been around 5.5 hours. With my xperia Z3 charger (1,5 A), the first charge was done in around 3.5 hours. I also noticed that the mojo got noticeably cooler during the charge with the 1A charger.

Someone else noticed such differences between charging time ?

edit: of course maybe the mojo was not empty for the first charge whcih would explain the shorter first charge time. But I'm wondering why it took 5,5 hours for the full (second) charge while Chord indicates 4 hours...


First time those electrons get shoved, they all run for the exit which creates a bottleneck at the Mojo DC input plug, next time around they've learned their lesson and are proceeding in a more organized way, takes less time filling the already filled up electronic theater. :D
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 4:57 AM Post #4,070 of 42,758
can u anyone who owns both give a more detailed comparison between the mojo and ifi micro dsd to be used with audeze lcd2
 
i am very much interested to know which has more bass
is more warm
is less bright
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 4:58 AM Post #4,071 of 42,758
  I had to leave Stereo Exchange in NYC because I could not get it to work on the NOTE 4. My friend had a Samsung Galaxy S5 and would not work on that one either? The guy Ron put it on his NOTE 5 worked with no problem. Went across street to get the OTG Cable but they were out of them. I turned the phone off and the MOJO. Turned my phone on then the MOJO and it still did not work? I had to leave the store without it! I could not spend $600 on it and could not get it to work. I am really bummed! What is the solution?? I also got the APP soundabout and that did nothing for me either. I need a real solution. I have LOLLIPOP 5.0.1. Please let me know for sure its the OTG CABLE I need before I leave from NJ to ride two trains to go back to NYC. Thanks in ADVANCE.

 
ok think the problem is that you're not sequencing things correctly when connecting, I had a similar problem getting the Hugo to see my Sony ZX2, here's the solution...
 
turn-off you Samsung Note, connect your Note to the Mojo via the OTG-cable... power-on the Mojo and wait for it to go through its powering cycle, when that is completed then turn-on your Note, things should now work tickety-boo, hth...
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Nov 6, 2015 at 5:01 AM Post #4,072 of 42,758
Works with Note 4 here, I always power on USB DACs and attach to the OTG cable before connecting to Android devices. It upsamples in apps that don't provide their own USB audio drivers though, but then I only need UAPP, so no problem for my use.
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 5:15 AM Post #4,073 of 42,758
 
But I guess they can make something up if needed.

 
Or if you are handy with a soldering iron you can make one up yourself.
 
This is the one I finished tonight using parts from Jaycar
 

 
They didnt have a mono connector but leaving the ring unconnected from the stereo connector should be ok, I wont be able to tell until my wife comes back with my X3!
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 5:24 AM Post #4,074 of 42,758
Here's my Mojo sound impressions after owing it for a while.

The Mojo I would describe as similar to the Hugo but a tad warmer. I would say it's still on the analytical side of neutral. It has a kind of intimate sound to it than the Hugo but it isn't as resolving. The Hugo is more spacious, better detailed and better in every way. This isn't s bad thing as its 4 times the price.

Compared to the Dragonfly 1.2 they are a similar sound with the DF being on the warmer side. Both have s detailed sound but the DF is a bit more musical and run sounding where the Mojo is s bit more analytical. I wouldn't say one is better than the other and they are both pretty much equal. I don't know if thei makes the Mojo overpriced or the Dragonfly amazing value. The Mojo has more functionality so this could be s deal breaker.

Compared to the Fiio X5 Dac section they sound very similar with the Fiio being a tad more airy and open. Mids sound better on the Fiio where as the Mojo has a bit more elevated bass. Again like with the DF they are pretty similar. I'd say they are also pretty close in technicality maybe a slight preference edge to the Mojo as a DAC.


Will write a full review soon.
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 5:30 AM Post #4,075 of 42,758
Here's my Mojo sound impressions after owing it for a while.

The Mojo I would describe as similar to the Hugo but a tad warmer. I would say it's still on the analytical side of neutral. It has a kind of intimate sound to it than the Hugo but it isn't as resolving. The Hugo is more spacious, better detailed and better in every way. This isn't s bad thing as its 4 times the price.

Compared to the Dragonfly 1.2 they are a similar sound with the DF being on the warmer side. Both have s detailed sound but the DF is a bit more musical and run sounding where the Mojo is s bit more analytical. I wouldn't say one is better than the other and they are both pretty much equal. I don't know if thei makes the Mojo overpriced or the Dragonfly amazing value. The Mojo has more functionality so this could be s deal breaker.

Compared to the Fiio X5 Dac section they sound very similar with the Fiio being a tad more airy and open. Mids sound better on the Fiio where as the Mojo has a bit more elevated bass. Again like with the DF they are pretty similar. I'd say they are also pretty close in technicality maybe a slight preference edge to the Mojo as a DAC.


Will write a full review soon.

 
interesting stuff. yours is one of the first milder endorsements i've come across!
most of the others have come out super glowing.
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 5:54 AM Post #4,076 of 42,758
Here's my Mojo sound impressions after owing it for a while.

The Mojo I would describe as similar to the Hugo but a tad warmer. I would say it's still on the analytical side of neutral. It has a kind of intimate sound to it than the Hugo but it isn't as resolving. The Hugo is more spacious, better detailed and better in every way. This isn't s bad thing as its 4 times the price.

Compared to the Dragonfly 1.2 they are a similar sound with the DF being on the warmer side. Both have s detailed sound but the DF is a bit more musical and run sounding where the Mojo is s bit more analytical. I wouldn't say one is better than the other and they are both pretty much equal. I don't know if thei makes the Mojo overpriced or the Dragonfly amazing value. The Mojo has more functionality so this could be s deal breaker.

Compared to the Fiio X5 Dac section they sound very similar with the Fiio being a tad more airy and open. Mids sound better on the Fiio where as the Mojo has a bit more elevated bass. Again like with the DF they are pretty similar. I'd say they are also pretty close in technicality maybe a slight preference edge to the Mojo as a DAC.


Will write a full review soon.


What headphones and music were you using and listening to respectively, out of interest?
 
I had the original Dragonfly and wasn't hugely impressed with it, but I haven't had a chance to try the latest one, which I gather is quite a bit better.
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 6:02 AM Post #4,077 of 42,758
   
interesting stuff. yours is one of the first milder endorsements i've come across!
most of the others have come out super glowing.

 
 
What headphones and music were you using and listening to respectively, out of interest?
 
I had the original Dragonfly and wasn't hugely impressed with it, but I haven't had a chance to try the latest one, which I gather is quite a bit better.

indeed my thoughts. Ive just ordered mine and Im upgrading from the IDSD NANO which allegedly blows away the DF! Argh!!
 
would be nice to know what the transducers are.
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 6:11 AM Post #4,078 of 42,758
the Rolling Stones used VOX amps, think they still do.


I think Keef uses Fender Deluxes these days but definitely used to use the Vox. But still lovely valves.
The list of Vox (usually AC30) users is a "Who's Who" of famous players. Everyone from the Beatles to Brian May.
 
Nov 6, 2015 at 6:13 AM Post #4,079 of 42,758
I believe a requirement of using the camera kit Apple chip inside your product is complete design disclosure to Apple engineering hardware software the lot. We might be a bit mad but we're not totally crazy. If we had not much technology to hide. Say if we were just using a industry Dac chip we wouldn't have a problem in doing this, but for us today it's a very different story. This is why we will soon offer a plug in module that swallows the official Apple Camera adaptor leaving just the Lightning tale to plug into the I phone.


That's a shame, if companies like Sony, Shure, Oppo, Centrance, Cozoy etc can then why not Chord?
 

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