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

[Music Alchemist]

Could be wrong but I think despite modern 5V chargers being 2.1A the Mojo only takes 1A max.

https://chordelectronics.co.uk/supp...ct-battery-mojo-hugo-hugo-tt/usb-charger-buy/

All our USB charged devices require a minimum of 5v 1amp to charge the internal battery. However, we recommend purchasing a 2amp charger because, although some may be listed with an output power of 1amp, they may in fact be delivering less than this.

There is not a problem with purchasing a charger that can deliver more than 2amps of current with our USB charged devices as the internal charger circuit is protected against this. Please note, that for optimal performance we recommend using a USB to Micro USB cable no longer than 1.5m for play and charging.

Ask anyone over 40. They'll have a drawer full of weak chargers and will give you one. They can't do any harm if 5V micro USB.

I don't have friends that old. XD

This one looks promising: https://www.moon-audio.com/tronsmart-usb-charger.html

But I guess I'll get a cheaper one that's 5V 2A, such as this one: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Adapter-PumpkinX-RadiumX-Raspberry/dp/B00XDI1FRI

 

[c malc]

https://chordelectronics.co.uk/supp...ct-battery-mojo-hugo-hugo-tt/usb-charger-buy/

That's worded as if sub 1A charger won't work at all, but I'm sure it will, though not charging fast enough for continuous operation i.e. less charge than current being used. Given the battery capacity this wouldn't be a problem as long as 12 hr+ continuous use isn't expected.





I don't have friends that old. XD

This one looks promising: https://www.moon-audio.com/tronsmart-usb-charger.html

But I guess I'll get a cheaper one that's 5V 2A.

https://chordelectronics.co.uk/supp...ct-battery-mojo-hugo-hugo-tt/usb-charger-buy/





I don't have friends that old. XD

This one looks promising: https://www.moon-audio.com/tronsmart-usb-charger.html

But I guess I'll get a cheaper one that's 5V 2A.

 

[c malc]

I've found Belkin and especially Aukey recommendable.

 

[Music Alchemist]

Just bought this 5V 2A charger that plugs into the wall and has a permanent micro USB cable. Just six bucks. I'll be really bummed out if the Mojo still overheats.

 

[Deftone]

Just bought this 5V 2A charger that plugs into the wall and has a permanent micro USB cable. Just six bucks. I'll be really bummed out if the Mojo still overheats.

Overheating even if charger is plugged in after full charge?

 

[Music Alchemist]

Overheating even if charger is plugged in after full charge?

I haven't tried that; just charging and playback at the same time when it's not fully charged.

 

[Deftone]

I haven't tried that; just charging and playback at the same time when it's not fully charged.

You need to let it do a full charge, leave your power cable plugged in permanently from there on. If you do it this way it will stay warm and should never go hot or overheat.

 

[Slaphead]

Try an older phone charger with a low enough output maximum to force a cooler trickle charge; maybe a 750mA or or even 500mA. Could be wrong but I think despite modern 5V chargers being 2.1A the Mojo only takes 1A max.

The problem here is that the Mojo may reject charging from these, displaying the flashing white (I think) light. A lot of people way back in this thread experienced charging issues from their 1A (5W) phone chargers, which turned out to be not quite 1A. The problem was solved by going to a 2A (10W) charger.

Anyway, this is a used unit that is a little older than the new one I got earlier this year. It came with an aftermarket USB A to dual micro USB cable, which lets you do charging and playback at the same time. However, this Mojo overheats and shuts off when I do that, even when it's placed upright. (It works fine if I do charging and playback separately.)

Try charging the Mojo fully before using it and then leave the charging cable connected while in use. As the battery will be fully, or near fully, charged there'll be less current draw into the charging circuitry and therefore less heat being generated.

I use my Mojo like this all the time and have had no cutouts, and the Mojo itself merely gets warm to the touch.

 

[venton]

Also be wary of cheap unbranded usb chargers claiming to be 2A. They often aren't. Best buy a recognised brand to be sure.

 

[435279]

Use a power bank to charge, I've done that from the start with mine. Your Mojo will thank you for giving it a much cleaner 5v supply.

 

[Arghavan]

Mojo does not play native DSD, it plays DOP (DSD over PCM) instead.
Seriously RBCD sounds excellent, so why worry about DSD?

Sorry I'm a beginner here and I don't know what RBCD is!
I have a bunch of DSF files that plays fine through DoP mode of JRiver Media Center but I want to use foobar2000. I don't really believe in playing DSDs natively, Can I use my mojo in DoP mode with foobar? right now DSD/DSF files won't show up in library.

 

[x RELIC x]

Sorry I'm a beginner here and I don't know what RBCD is!
I have a bunch of DSF files that plays fine through DoP mode of JRiver Media Center but I want to use foobar2000. I don't really believe in playing DSDs natively, Can I use my mojo in DoP mode with foobar? right now DSD/DSF files won't show up in library.

Yes, Mojo plays DSD over PCM (DoP). DSD over PCM is still DSD but wrapped in PCM for driverless transmition over USB (but can also be used for coaxial and optical transmition). The DAC sees the DoP format and extracts the DSD data exactly as it was before it was transmitted from the source.

RBCD stands for Red Book CD, the CD standard.

 

[Arghavan]

Yes, Mojo plays DSD over PCM (DoP). DSD over PCM is still DSD but wrapped in PCM for driverless transmition over USB (but can also be used for coaxial and optical transmition). The DAC sees the DoP format and extracts the DSD data exactly as it was before it was transmitted from the source.

RBCD stands for Red Book CD, the CD standard.

The problem is I downloaded and installed "Windows 10 Creators Update" driver from Chord's website and there is no ASIO Chord option in foobar's settings.
EDIT: I figured you should install the windows 7 driver first and the windows 10 driver to get the ASIO driver.

 

[miketlse]

So, how have you got Mojo working with Windows 10 Home updated to last version (64-bit)? Thanks

Deftone posted this, which may be worth trying
https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/c...official-thread.831345/page-402#post-13608421

 

[triodesteve]

10.3.3 installed and still no Mojo love from apple. I'm using the original CCK and it does not work. Very bummed. Can anyone with the newer larger CCK confirm
that 10.3.3 works with it and Mojo?