Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆
Jan 9, 2016 at 8:34 PM Post #8,941 of 42,765
so quick question is the mojo better than onkyo balance out?  
 
Jan 9, 2016 at 9:50 PM Post #8,943 of 42,765
After a decade without a portable amp after losing my AE-1 in a car breakin,I got the mojo used at 450usd. Plugging it through my mac or Sony z5, the mojo has really given life to my senn ie800. Previously, I was using the ie800 direct through various phones and the sound was clear but too trebleish.It was definitely fatiguing. Through the mojo, the soundstage opened up plenty and does not seem fatiguing anymore.
 
Jan 10, 2016 at 1:26 AM Post #8,944 of 42,765
I am constantly amazed at how engaging the mojo makes stuff sound, how much sense it's making of the music.
 
I realise I have been shelving complex jam band and jazz albums "for later" for years because I knew there was something great hidden in there but it just didn't gel at the time. It's like it's the system that this music has been waiting for all these years.
 
Currently listening to Derek Trucks, Roadsongs. Never liked it before really for not jammy enough for me, but now I am completely lost in the rhythms and musicianship. Fab!
 
Jan 10, 2016 at 2:44 AM Post #8,945 of 42,765
I own both the AK100 and AK120 and fill both slots with 128GB cards. Total songs in the device is around 8500. No lag or delay at all when browsing or playing EXCEPT when playing DSD files. Then browsing becomes slightly laggy and delayed. If you pause the track, everything is back to being smooth again.

I have a 100mk2 on order and a cable meant for stacking port over port to the mojo, but the 100mk2 is now on backorder (hopefully comes in).  If I have to get a 120 (non- II), I would like to know if my cable would work with the 120 should the need arise.

Would you mind seeing if the mini output ports on the 100 vs 120 line up please?    

Very much appreciated!
 
Jan 10, 2016 at 3:15 AM Post #8,946 of 42,765
Best sound I heard so far is Chord Mojo with Final Audio Piano Forte VIII, the synergy is just perfect. Sounds even better than JH Angie, Sennheiser IE800 and other of my full sized headphones (Grado PS500, GS1000, MDR-Z7).

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Just when I think it's safe
You draw me back in! 
Gimme Gimme, Gimme 
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Jan 10, 2016 at 3:48 AM Post #8,947 of 42,765
  I have a 100mk2 on order and a cable meant for stacking port over port to the mojo, but the 100mk2 is now on backorder (hopefully comes in).  If I have to get a 120 (non- II), I would like to know if my cable would work with the 120 should the need arise.

Would you mind seeing if the mini output ports on the 100 vs 120 line up please?    

Very much appreciated!

Hi San Man,
 
The 100 and 120 are identical from the top down. Only difference is the length (height), with the 120 only slight taller. Other than that, all other dimensions are exactly the same, width, thickness, ports and button placements, screen size.
 
Jan 10, 2016 at 4:07 AM Post #8,948 of 42,765
Hi San Man,

The 100 and 120 are identical from the top down. Only difference is the length (height), with the 120 only slight taller. Other than that, all other dimensions are exactly the same, width, thickness, ports and button placements, screen size.


Awesome, thanks for clarifying that! They "look" to be the same in pictures but you can be too certain.

At least I have another option if my ak100mkii deal falls through
 
Jan 10, 2016 at 6:46 AM Post #8,949 of 42,765
Best sound I heard so far is Chord Mojo with Final Audio Piano Forte VIII, the synergy is just perfect. Sounds even better than JH Angie, Sennheiser IE800 and other of my full sized headphones (Grado PS500, GS1000, MDR-Z7).

s9olBEM.jpg

 
Saw those in the shop today.  Very bling.  Pimp-est IEMs I think I've ever seen (in a good way).
 
Quick question:  They don't look like they have silicone tips so how do they seal or does it not need a very tight seal?
 
Jan 10, 2016 at 7:00 AM Post #8,950 of 42,765
 
Quick question:  They don't look like they have silicone tips so how do they seal or does it not need a very tight seal?

Been reading up on these, no tips, no seal
 
Jan 10, 2016 at 8:59 AM Post #8,951 of 42,765
Been reading up on these, no tips, no seal


Yep. Due to this they are not really "on the go" IEMs as they risk falling out if you move too much. Also IMHO they're a bit of a unique/acquired taste, and weren't my cup of tea, but FAD does appear to sell a lot of them. Cheers
 
Jan 10, 2016 at 9:08 AM Post #8,952 of 42,765
Yep. Due to this they are not really "on the go" IEMs as they risk falling out if you move too much. Also IMHO they're a bit of a unique/acquired taste, and weren't my cup of tea, but FAD does appear to sell a lot of them. Cheers


Definitely not as a portable.
I using it mainly at home.
 
Jan 10, 2016 at 9:23 AM Post #8,954 of 42,765
I think we should rename this thread in IEM suggestions for mojo...


Mojo is a legendary product but it still needs a iem to be a epic package.
Mojo dun work on its own without any IEMs.
 

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