[Slaphead]

It’s probably better to stay away from those guys.

No, not at all. Those guys are a valuable reality check - something that's sorely missing in the world of HiFi.

To retain any sanity in this game you have to maintain a subjective/objective balance, and sound science is where you get the objective breakdown, enabling you to make an informed decision before blowing $5000.

 

[JaZZ]

...sound science is where you get the objective breakdown, enabling you to make an informed decision...

I don't know...

 

[ZappaMan]

No, not at all. Those guys are a valuable reality check - something that's sorely missing in the world of HiFi.

To retain any sanity in this game you have to maintain a subjective/objective balance, and sound science is where you get the objective breakdown, enabling you to make an informed decision before blowing $5000.

In theory what you say is correct, but my casual observation of their behaviour leaves me to believe they are mentally stunted individuals.

 

[headfry]

Despite the tension in parts of this thread its nice to hear that on much material the apple dongle sounds good,
something I've long thought as well. However, I'm glad to own the Mojo and enjoy its virtues immensely, as
I'm sure many of you do as well.

 

[dakanao]

It looks like the Mojo sounds it's best with the Jitterbug, when the USB cable is as straight aligned at the input and output connectors as possible, otherwise the sound gets a bit thin when the cable is more curvy… Why is that?

Does anyone know why this is?

 

[ZappaMan]

Despite the tension in parts of this thread its nice to hear that on much material the apple dongle sounds good,
something I've long thought as well. However, I'm glad to own the Mojo and enjoy its virtues immensely, as
I'm sure many of you do as well.

I didn’t notice any tension certainly none from me.

 

[Wheel Hoss]

Getting this soon. Does it come with any cables or batteries? If not, what do I need? Thanks!

 

[Deftone]

Despite the tension in parts of this thread its nice to hear that on much material the apple dongle sounds good,
something I've long thought as well. However, I'm glad to own the Mojo and enjoy its virtues immensely, as
I'm sure many of you do as well.

I was surprised it measures very well too, actually better than some budget desktop amp/dacs. Obviously apples engineers were paid a lot to get that kind of quality from a tiny dongle where as the android usb c dongles are poor in comparison. Not bad at all for "free" with an iPhone or £10 separately.

Compared to Mojo though it sounds brighter, thinner and lacks refinement.

 

[Deftone]

Getting this soon. Does it come with any cables or batteries? If not, what do I need? Thanks!

Are you asking if Mojo comes with a battery? Battery is already installed and comes with a very short micro usb cable.

 

[Deftone]

Does anyone know why this is?

Youre saying that the sound becomes thinner when the usb cable is bent?

 

[dakanao]

Youre saying that the sound becomes thinner when the usb cable is bent?

Yes, when it's bent in a tangled, non aligned way with both ends of the connectors, I notice the sound becomes thinner with my Sennheiser HD 540 Gold.

 

[ZappaMan]

I’m thinking about getting a new pair of closed back headphones to use with mojo in work... considering aeon flow closed, anyone out there who can say what they pair like?

 

[miketlse]

I’m thinking about getting a new pair of closed back headphones to use with mojo in work... considering aeon flow closed, anyone out there who can say what they pair like?

Never tried them, but Rob Watts likes them because their distortion levels do not increase as the frequency decreases. Best to demo them, because some people will not like bass notes not fattened up by distortion. Others will love the detail.
YMMV

 

[CaptainFantastic]

I’m thinking about getting a new pair of closed back headphones to use with mojo in work... considering aeon flow closed, anyone out there who can say what they pair like?

I tested the Aeon Flow closed and found them a tad bright. I know I won't be popular saying it, but I recommend the Nightowl.

 

[ZappaMan]

I tested the Aeon Flow closed and found them a tad bright. I know I won't be popular saying it, but I recommend the Nightowl.

It’s cool, I was thinking of those too. The cheaper the better as well.