[musickid]

A new Chord chat and lounge thread i have started over on the members lounge section. It's an area to just relax a little if anyone is interested.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chord-electronics-lounge-and-chat-area.892658/

 

[canali]

I don't know if the equivalent circuitry is built-in to my iFi Micro iDSD, but I have a few different things (Roku, PC, TV, DVD/VCR) connected optically to a 4x4 matrix switch - with one of the outputs going to the optical SPDIF input on my iDSD - and it works well & sounds good.

thanks...what sort of matrix switch ..brand ?

 

[DBaldock9]

thanks...what sort of matrix switch ..brand ?

The TOSLINK Switch I bought is a J-Tech, from Amazon - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XD9NQ26/
There appears to be two models of budget TOSLINK 4x4 Matrix Switches, sold under many different brand names (on Amazon and AliExpress).
One has a square metal case, and the other has rounded ends.

NOTE: The J-Tech HDMI Matrix Switch uses the SAME remote control circuitry as this TOSLINK Switch - so both switches react if you use either remote.

 

[cirodts]

as transport for the mojo is equally good esther M1 Pro and pure esther M1 analog?

 

[Deftone]

I don’t recommend the soundaware M1s for music playback or transport. UI isn’t good and build is questionable.

 

[cirodts]

Which dap is the best digital transport for the mojo?

 

[mathi8vadhanan]

Which dap is the best digital transport for the mojo?

Depends, what you're looking for in a DAP?

 

[cirodts]

a dap that is an excellent transport for the mojo

 

[miketlse]

a dap that is an excellent transport for the mojo

So you are not worried by budget, or physical size, or any other criteria.

 

[GreenBow]

a dap that is an excellent transport for the mojo

Look in the first FAQ posts of the Mojo thread. There is a link that lists the DAPs that pair with the Mojo.

Check that any you look at play 'bit-perfect', and high res music.

 

[cirodts]

No matter the budget I just need to exploit the maximum potential of the mojo with a dap that provides the best electrical signal.

 

[ZappaMan]

No matter the budget I just need to exploit the maximum potential of the mojo with a dap that provides the best electrical signal.

Maybe poly or a dap with an optical output?

 

[cirodts]

With which entry is better the mojo: coaxial optical or usb?
I use a lg v20 and I thought of an ak 120 or an easther m1 analog as a transport, what do you think?

 

[GreenBow]

My honest opinion. The A&K 120 is too much money for a file source.

I would say buy a cheap file source. Then buy some more headphones. I have the Mojo and the Grado 225e. I had to EQ the highs out of the 225e to get more balance to the sound. Then I heard the mid of the music more richly. ... Recently I bought the AKG N40. They N40 are balanced, full sound, low bass extension, smooth clear and even treble. No need to EQ the AKG N40, and they sound better than the 225e. I never use my 225e now. ... I was lucky because the AKG N40 I bought were on sale. Normal price £350, but I paid £250. (The took about 20 hours to sound right.)

With not having to EQ for the AKG N40, I can use them on anything. My iPod Shuffle, my Mojo, my Hugo 2, or my portable pocket DAB radio. They have the same gorgeous sound signature on every music source. The Hugo 2 is best though, of course.

I do not mean you should buy the AKG N40. However I do mean maybe you should consider that you would be happier with better headphones. I recommend the AKG N40 to anyone, but it is always a matter of individual choice and preference.


In the Hugo 2 thread I was asking for ideas for a file source. It was suggested to me that iBasso Dx90 was a good source. (Replaceable battery, USB and coaxial output, and up to 2TB SD card.) However the Dx90 is an older model and you would be looking for a used unit. I think the Shanling M1 is ideal. Any nice good value budget DAP is a good idea.

I do not really believe there is too much difference in file source. I have a Sony ZX300 DAP, and I hear no difference between ZX300 and my computer, both on USB. I would also like a cheap DAP so that I can use my ZX300 as a DAP. Then use the another cheap DAP as a file source. Or a netbook.


Optical is probably the best, but a clean battery powered DAP will give you a good sound. Make sure you get bit-perfect. .... What is wrong with your LG V20. It has good native sound, it has OTG, and I think the battery is replaceable. What more do you need.

 

[AndrewH13]

With which entry is better the mojo: coaxial optical or usb?
I use a lg v20 and I thought of an ak 120 or an easther m1 analog as a transport, what do you think?

I find USB and Coax sound identical. Personally like Coax, I have a one inch 75 ohm cable, but even small mono RCA cable does the job and not sure there is a difference using Digital 75ohm at that size. For a tiny Source, Shanling M0 works. Fiio X5, IBASSO DX90, Pionner100 and AK SE200 have all worked well for me.