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

[Mython]

  Is there any hope for a future add-on module that would allow the Mojo appear as a Roon endpoint?

 
It's too early to say, but there is always hope.
 
 
As you may be aware, SD & Wi-Fi have been mentioned, as an intended goal, and I'm sure the team at Chord will be doing all they can to bring a slick user-friendly result to Mojo-owners. So, we'll just have to wait and see what they manage to achieve, perhaps by the end of this year, or early next (that's only a guess, on my part).
 
One should keep in mind the fact that such an add-on will be fiendishly-complex to engineer, and Chord don't have a 100-strong team and $10 million to throw at it. I don't doubt they have the skill, but it will probably take a while to develop.
 
 

 

A second forthcoming module that will obviate the need for​

any​

physical connection between smartphone and Mojo​

http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2016/03/chord-electronics-extend-mojo-at-canjam-socal-2016/

With AptX maybe?

It is also said, that the module will cement Mojo's place in Two chanel systems... So I d say aptx doesn't fit the picture... Rather WiFi in some way?
@Mojo Ideas
Is the case lottery still up?
Cheers

 

Hi We at chord are pleased to Congratulate audiOnick128 for guessing the functions of the complex mojo adaptor in development and announce that he will be receiving a Chord Mojo Case when they become available in May.

 
 
Also, please see the section entitled 'Forthcoming add-on module', in post #3

 

[jmills8]

I have been using dignis case for a month now, no issues. So this concern about heat dissipation are bullocks! I had few (2 or 3) instances before using a case where my Mojo automatically shut down due to perhaps high temperature, this never happened since using the leather case. Not that the case helped, but it certainly did not make unit 'malfunction' as few posters alluded to many pages back.

This is real life usage report. To those who think otherwise, have you tried leather case that made the Mojo not function properly?

Glad it works well but a Mojo in my pocket walking to the train starts to burn my leg.

 

[H20Fidelity]

1114 pages? Disappointing! Get back to me when you reach 2000.

 

[Xacxac]

Balanced Mojo RMAA is out!

http://ohm-image.net/data/audio/rmaa-mst-audio-mojo-kai-balanced-24-bit

The mods cost USD 405 and 600 (latest conversion). Too much for me.

 

[headmanPL]

Glad it works well but a Mojo in my pocket walking to the train starts to burn my leg.

When you say "burn my leg". You don't mean that, you mean, gets hot. The thermal protection would kick in before it got hot enough to burn flesh through fabric.

 

[jmills8]

When you say "burn my leg". You don't mean that, you mean, gets hot. The thermal protection would kick in before it got hot enough to burn flesh through fabric.

It gets hot that I uave to take it out of my pocket cause its starting to hurt. Once out it cools down.

 

[boomtube]

I have the Hugo...what type of difference would I expect to hear with the Mojo?
 
Particularly with the DP-X1...If you have both and have used them w/the Onkyo DP-X1, what's your impression?

 

[esm87]

You need to uncheck "Play through android" in UAPP settings.

so uncheck this and the one that says upsample to highest rate?

 

[Mython]

  I have the Hugo...what type of difference would I expect to hear with the Mojo?

 
 

 

Does the MOJO share the Hugo's signature? As much as I was impressed by the performance, I was not a fan of the Hugo sound in the end.

 
No DAC is perfect for everyone's ears, and that's cool. Such is life.
 
But yes, in direct answer to your question, the Mojo very much shares the Hugos signature, to my ears.

 
To my ears, Mojo sounds slightly smoother than Hugo (that is not a criticism of Hugo), and slightly less-airy than Hugo (that is not a criticism of Mojo).
 
What Hugo and Mojo unmistakably share in common is a sense of authority to the music, an amazing realism to the timbre, foot-tapping rhythm and timing, and surprising ability to make Redbook sound really stunning.
 
Mojo does not lack in power, compared to Hugo.
 
 
Anyone familiar with either of these DACs will immediately recognise a genetic resemblance in the musical-portrayal of the other DAC.
 
 
I urge you to read Rob's various posts that I've linked & quoted, in post #3 of this thread - there's a lot of valuable information, much of which will be familiar to you, as a Hugo-owner, but it sheds a lot of light on Mojo, too. There is also a very comprehensive list of reviews and first-impressions.
 

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Particularly with the DP-X1...If you have both and have used them w/the Onkyo DP-X1, what's your impression?

 

 

  Has anyone listened to the Onkyo DP-X1 vs the Mojo using any IEMs and what were the differences?
 
Thinking of going either Mojo + iPhone 6 or the DP-X1 for my Solars/K10s but can't go for both right now.
 
I'm also 99% tidal and having to put my iPhone in airplane mode to remove interference is a bit annoying

 
 
I have both. 
The DP-X1 is a more than capable DAP and has great features including MQA compatibility and plays virtually all formats. 
Single Ended the DX-P1 is OK but excels when used in Balanced/AGC mode, this utilises 2 DACS and 2 AMPS and this is a different game altogether. As a standalone unit it is superb.

Mojo - for me is just better, sound wise, all round. Soundstage, positioning and overall presentation is the better of the two in my experience and is my prefered choice overall.
 
IMO soundwise Mojo SE>DP-X1 Balanced/AGC mode>DX-P1 SE
 

 

[Mython]

 

You need to uncheck "Play through android" in UAPP settings.

so uncheck this and the one that says upsample to highest rate?

 
Yes.

 

[warrior1975]

Balanced Mojo RMAA is out!

http://ohm-image.net/data/audio/rmaa-mst-audio-mojo-kai-balanced-24-bit

The mods cost USD 405 and 600 (latest conversion). Too much for me.

Wow. Was looking at the graphs for the AK380 balanced... Looks absolutely horrific.

No modding my mojo. No point. Stock is fine.

 

[shigzeo]

Balanced Mojo RMAA is out!

http://ohm-image.net/data/audio/rmaa-mst-audio-mojo-kai-balanced-24-bit

The mods cost USD 405 and 600 (latest conversion). Too much for me.

Hey, thanks for the link. I have the Mojo-Kai only for a few more days.

 

[Whitigir]

Lol...instead of modding the mojo, why not go for PHA-3 ? Or other balanced amp ? Dynamic range reduced - enough negative effects

 

[x RELIC x]

Lol...instead of modding the mojo, why not go for PHA-3 ? Or other balanced amp ? Dynamic range reduced - enough negative effects

Because audibly (and measurably) the Mojo is better to a lot of users ears, yes, in single ended. If you like the PHA-3 sound that's great.

 

[Xacxac]

Because audibly (and measurably) the Mojo is better to a lot of users ears, yes, in single ended. If you like the PHA-3 sound that's great.

So true. Mojo's mojo.