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

[musickid]

I have a chord hugo 2 and need help from mojo users as i know it's a common theme here.

1) i have an ipad mini 2 i'd like to use running a version of ios 9. do i upgrade to the latest version of ios or wait for apple to release an ios version which definitely works 100%? how long is apple likely to support ios 9?

2) do i use the more expensive cck 3 or the standard cck 2 cable?

3) final point. is streaming tidal using the above setup going to give me bit perfect output or do i need to consider 3rd party software? i.e is the tidal stream upsampled or downsampled?

many thanks to all. MK.

 

[headfry]

I have a chord hugo 2 and need help from mojo users as i know it's a common theme here.

1) i have an ipad mini 2 i'd like to use running a version of ios 9. do i upgrade to the latest version of ios or wait for apple to release an ios version which definitely works 100%? how long is apple likely to support ios 9?

2) do i use the more expensive cck 3 or the standard cck 2 cable?

3) final point. is streaming tidal using the above setup going to give me bit perfect output or do i need to consider 3rd party software? i.e is the tidal stream upsampled or downsampled?

many thanks to all. MK.

------------------------------------
to answer question 3, I strongly recommend the CCK 3. I had several CCK 2's stop working on me - kept getting
them replaced under warranty - seemed to fail after a month or two. CCK3 still going strong after a year,
not only is it more reliable/long lasting but is a newer design and has more uses, esp. allowing charging of
the iOS device while using!

 

[maxh22]

I have a chord hugo 2 and need help from mojo users as i know it's a common theme here.

1) i have an ipad mini 2 i'd like to use running a version of ios 9. do i upgrade to the latest version of ios or wait for apple to release an ios version which definitely works 100%? how long is apple likely to support ios 9?

2) do i use the more expensive cck 3 or the standard cck 2 cable?

3) final point. is streaming tidal using the above setup going to give me bit perfect output or do i need to consider 3rd party software? i.e is the tidal stream upsampled or downsampled?

many thanks to all. MK.

Hey MK:

1.The latest version of iOS (10.3.3 )works well with Hugo 2 so you won't run into any problems if you decide to update.

2. I would go for the more expensive CCK 3 cable. Users have reported that its lifespan is better than the CCK2 and the CCK 3 may also have slightly better sound quality (According to AQ at least). The option to charge is also very good because streaming audio actually kills the battery faster than you may think.

3. Audio is bit-perfect so no need to use any third party software.

Hope this helps

 

[musickid]

Does charging the ipad mini while streaming music from it result in more "interference" or degradation of SQ than compared to not charging it whilst in use? ie the ground interference from the mains.

how do you know and ensure tidal is bit perfect with ios? i've read many reports about android and apple upsampling etc. in tidal desktop app you have exclusive mode and force volume for bitperfect delivery.

this is new territory for me so thanks again. my logic is saying the small ipad mini might be better than my macbook air with regards to emf noise and noise from laptop's usb.

 

[maxh22]

Does charging the ipad mini while streaming music from it result in more "interference" or degradation of SQ than compared to not charging it whilst in use? ie the ground interference from the mains.



how do you know and ensure tidal is bit perfect with ios? i've read many reports about android and apple upsampling etc. in tidal desktop app you have exclusive mode and force volume for bitperfect delivery.

this is new territory for me so thanks again. my logic is saying the small ipad mini might be better than my macbook air with regards to emf noise and noise from laptop's usb.

The iPad will sound better with no charger connected but how much? I don't know. The difference isn't going to be massive but the option to stream and charge will at least be there.

I can't be 100% sure that the iPad will output 'bitperfect audio' but the sampling rate is red 44khz and I'm certain there is no upsampling going on, so rest assured that your music will be unmolested when it reaches Hugo.

 

[musickid]

Thanks Max,

what are all these reports of apple/android up and down sampling then? howcome it does not apply to ipad mini and tidal. do i basically trust the sample indicator light on hugo 2 as being very accurate?

 

[canali]

question:
i sold my ifi micro idsd and am not using my mojo as the dac.
can i also have it attached to a recharging usb cable to my laptop to recharge,
while i'm using it as a preamp/dac to my powered speakers?

 

[harpo1]

question:
i sold my ifi micro idsd and am not using my mojo as the dac.
can i also have it attached to a recharging usb cable to my laptop to recharge,
while i'm using it as a preamp/dac to my powered speakers?

The mojo needs at least 1amp to charge. Most usb 2 ports only put out 500 ma. I'm not sure how much usb 3 ports output.

 

[canali]

The mojo needs at least 1amp to charge. Most usb 2 ports only put out 500 ma. I'm not sure how much usb 3 ports output.

that's odd...i have usb 2...10 yr old laptop...always use it to charge my mojo with an anker quick charge cable.

 

[GreenBow]

Is Windows 10 stable now with Mojo? Or is the future of Win 10 with Mojo going to be unstable every time Win 10 does an upgrade? Please any thoughts.

 

[cyclops214]

Is Windows 10 stable now with Mojo? Or is the future of Win 10 with Mojo going to be unstable every time Win 10 does an upgrade? Please any thoughts.

I am running 10.3.3 On my iPhone7 And it is working fine.

 

[Zojokkeli]

I am running 10.3.3 On my iPhone7 And it is working fine.

You're running Windows 10 on iPhone?

Is Windows 10 stable now with Mojo? Or is the future of Win 10 with Mojo going to be unstable every time Win 10 does an upgrade? Please any thoughts.

i have no problems with Mojo on Win 10.

 

[cyclops214]

You're running Windows 10 on iPhone?



i have no problems with Mojo on Win 10.

I seriously hope you're joking IOS Is at current version 10.3.3

 

[Zojokkeli]

I seriously hope you're joking IOS Is at current version 10.3.3

I'm joking. If you read the post you originally replied to again, Greenbow was asking if the Mojo runs stable on Windows 10, not IOS.

 

[cyclops214]

I'm joking. If you read the post you originally replied to again, Greenbow was asking if the Mojo runs stable on Windows 10, not IOS.

Wow, I guess I was not paying attention.