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

[canali]

  I had the opportunity to try out the new iDSD micro BL from ifi for a week. I was interested what the competion could do. The BL is more expensive than the Mojo - it does have analogue in , otherwise it's a dacamp. I spent half a day volume matching and recording 2 tracks on my AtoD ART Semi Pro recorder. The BL plays the track for 90 seconds then the same piece is replayed on the Mojo.  I won't reveal the results - you can listen for yourselves. PM me and I'll send you the links.

 
i use the original ifi micro idsd as a dac for my computer speaker setup...that 3D switch adds some nice expansive effects.
I was going between the dragonfly red, mojo and ifi, but in the end it was just a hassle...so now i use dragonfly red and mojo for the road, and the ifi micro idsd when at home.
 
btw, why not just show your results here....imo how something sounds or is musical or analytical is so subjective anyway, regardless of any measurements...in the end it's all about one's own listening abilities and likes/dislikes.

 

[Takeanidea]

Originally Posted by canali /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I use dragonfly red and mojo for the road.
 

Can you tell us why you use the dragonfly as well as the Mojo? Is the Dragonfly good enough to be on a par with the Mojo?

 

[Angular Mo]

I use the dragonfly red when commuting on the train, along with a small battery.

It is when I am traveling for more than 30-minutes will I use the Mojo because it is a bit less convenient than a USB dongle.

I primarily use the Mojo as an in-home portable DAC/amp when I am listening to music in the sofa and don't want to sit in front of my desk with my Schiit nor use a long headphone cable.

 

[canali]

 
Can you tell us why you use the dragonfly as well as the Mojo? Is the Dragonfly good enough to be on a par with the Mojo?

i sometimes find the mojo/ipod brick to be a PITA to carry around, esp when in true portable use: walking around.
the dragonfly red, on the other hand, is wonderfully light and unobtrusive.

havent't done a/b comparisons...some say there is a diff..others say not so much.
again it all comes down to one skillsets and likes/dislikes....i'm not a 'golden eared' highly attuned listener....And I've too lazy to bother to be frank....Maybe over the holidaze, when not skiing
btw: am enjoying senn's captune more and more...Check it out guys

 

[Mython]

   

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

Such as Cowon Plenue D

Found here
http://www.head-fi.org/t/784602/chord-mojo-the-official-thread-please-read-the-3rd-post/4275

But using the 3.5mm stereo cable via coaxial will work.

 
Mojo needs a digital signal to work. The connected DAP must be capable of sending digital signal out. Some DAPs do NOT send Digital Signal Out.
 
These DAPs CANNOT be used the with the Mojo:
- Apple iPod Nano, Classic
- Astell & Kern AK Jr
- Cowon Plenue D
- Fiio X1, M3
- HiFiMan Players (Not 100% Sure)
- Lotoo PAW 5000, Gold (Not 100% Sure)
- Luxury & Precision L5
- Sansa Players
- Sony E Series Players
 
 
These DAPs CAN be used with the Mojo: 
- Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation, 6th Generation (USB)
- Astell & Kern AK100, AK120, AK100ii, AK120ii, AK300, AK320, AK380 & AK240 (Optical)
- Astell & Kern AK70 (USB)
- Audio Opus #1 (Optical)
- Cayin N5, N6 (Coaxial)
- Cowon Plenue M, Plenue P, Plenue S (Optical)
- Fiio X3, X5, X3ii, X5ii, X7 (Coaxial)
- iBasso DX50, DX80, DX90, DX100 (Coaxial)
- iBasso DX80, DX100 (Optical)
- Luxury & Precision L3, L5Pro (Coaxial)
- Onkyo DP-X1 (USB)
- Questyle QP1, QP1R (Optical)
- Sony NWZ-A15/A16/A17, NW-A25/A26/A27, NW-ZX-100/ZX-1/ZX-2 (USB)
 
**Please let me know if anything needs correction.

 

 
Please if this post (http://www.head-fi.org/t/784602/chord-mojo-dac-amp-faq-in-3rd-post/19620#post_12706423
is not included in the first post, please could you add it.
 
I have looked to find it in post one but have not been successful.
 
Additionally I have seen a small player on Amazon for £60 and wondered it if will work with Mojo.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/MP3-Digital-Audio-Players/AGPtEK-IMP-class-Resolution-Music-Separate-controls/B0196GCGHI/ref=sr_1_84?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1482598426&sr=1-84&keywords=sony+walkman
It says it's a high resolution player but I can not see that in the specification. Either on Amazon or on the manufacturers website.
It does take SD cards.

 
 
Sorry, I understand your reasoning, but I haven't added that list as there's already so much info in the posts on page 1 that the parser actually pukes the submission (I found this out a few months ago). Now, whenever I add more info, I have to delete some to make space for it, and it becomes a serious chore. If you go through post #2/3, from the bottom, upwards, clicking to expand each nested spoiler (and the spoilers hidden deeper within them), you'll see there is a vast amount of content. Depending on the resolution of your screen, and the zoom setting of your browser, you'll find there's around 50 pages or more.
 
Fortunately, it's really quite simple for someone to find out whether their DAP has a digital output. Mojo makes it easy, what with offering 3 different modes of input.
 
 
BTW, Lotto Paw 5000 has digital-out, so I'm not really sure why that's listed, above, as incompatible with Mojo unless there is some peculiar glitch in the firmware. I can't remember which (if any) of the HiFiMan DAPs had digital output....

 

[Takeanidea]

   
 
 
 
BTW, Lotto Paw 5000 has digital-out, so I'm not really sure why that's listed, above, as incompatible with Mojo unless there is some peculiar glitch in the firmware. I can't remember which (if any) of the HiFiMan DAPs had digital output....

Paw 5000 works fine with the Mojo

 

[EagleWings]

 
BTW, Lotto Paw 5000 has digital-out, so I'm not really sure why that's listed, above, as incompatible with Mojo unless there is some peculiar glitch in the firmware. I can't remember which (if any) of the HiFiMan DAPs had digital output....

 
That's the reason I had the "(Not 100% Sure)" next to it. Anyways I've updated the post to include Lotoo 5k in the can-do list.

 

[Mython]

 

 
BTW, Lotto Paw 5000 has digital-out, so I'm not really sure why that's listed, above, as incompatible with Mojo unless there is some peculiar glitch in the firmware. I can't remember which (if any) of the HiFiMan DAPs had digital output....

 
That's the reason I had the "(Not 100% Sure)" next to it. Anyways I've updated the post to include Lotoo 5k in the can-do list.

 
Sorry, I interpreted the 'not sure' as meaning there may be a specific issue that was making it's viability as a transport uncertain 

 
 
 
EDIT:  www.wheninmanila.com/chord-mojo-never-listen-to-music-same-way-again/
 
 
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[Mython]

OK, too much to quote, but I have added a link for that DAP list

 

[EagleWings]

  OK, too much to quote, but I have added a link for that DAP list

 
Thanks. Link would be the best option, because the list keeps growing. And to avoid confusions, I have added a third category in the post, with the list of DAPs that I am not aware/certain, if they can do digital out. 

 

[canali]

One thing I will say is if chord comes out with some dap that better integrates my music it'll be interesting. Maybe I won't bitch about a brick as much.

 

[RPB65]

One thing I will say is if chord comes out with some dap that better integrates my music it'll be interesting. Maybe I won't bitch about a brick as much.

No matter what they bring out, it will always be a brick

 

[jtung95]

Hi guys, recently got my mojo and have been enjoying it ever since! Question, does anybody elses mojo create popping static when close to an interference source? I have mine stacked on my phone and amytime it is receiving or transmitting data, whether over cellular or wifi, the mojo creates the aforementioned noise in my iems.
Is there any way i can reduce the noise? Right now I just tolerate it pr turn my phone on airplane mode. Is there a case or some sort of encasement for the mojo that could reduce external signal interference?

 

[musickid]

can anyone recommend a good full size headphone around 300 pounds for the mojo. at present pm3, hd650 and 600 are no good as I find them very uncomfortable. I'm presently using dt880 600 ohm for a tube set up so I need a change from beyer? I'm looking for good synergy and the ability to listen to music with significant bass presence at louder levels with no distortion or effort on the mojo side at all. thanks to all and merry xmas

 

[UNOE]

I read a few pages back of a Mojo that was shutting off after 5 min idle. I wouldn't mind that as a feature. He also said it was new can help wondering if it was a different firmware version on new mojo. But he was told to return it.