Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]

[dsrk]

Different flavors and uses, but as @drummguy26 mentioned, the Gryphon's xBass has a more visceral effect since you could toggle between three different settings at the back of the device. 3D effect was more of a gimmick to me and I don't use it. The Mojo 2's EQ is excellent too and allows for more customization to suit your needs/mood which the Gryphon can't do.

Hope that helps!

If Gryphon had multi band EQ like Mojo 2, I would have picked Gryphon hands down because of its features and connectivity options.

But unfortunately it didn't, so I chose to give Mojo 2 a try. It will be back in stock next month in India, eagerly waiting to buy it.

 

[Nick24JJ]

Yes, very many people are expecting a decent VERSUS between the Mojo 2 and the Gryphon, myself included, but besides one YouTube review, I haven't seen any. There was one guy here who has said he was preparing a review but nothing yet

 

[Kentajalli]

If Gryphon had multi band EQ like Mojo 2, I would .....

Almost all software DAPs have some sort of EQ.
Some DACs even have some sort of analog tone controls.
But Mojo2 has a unique, revolutionary EQ system, not found anywhere else! so it is not directly comparable to any other device.
Chord calls Ultra High Definition DSP.
All I am saying is no other device should be compared to it, even if it had a 20 band parametric EQ onboard.

 

[Thomaswa]

I bought Mojo 2 not caring too much about the EQ, but surprisingly it has become something i use all the time. It brings so much value its actually unbelievable you can get it for this price in a portable device.

 

[benjamind2012]

The crossfeed is also apparently good and you can use 3 different levels of that effect.

In all honesty I think EQ and crossfeed etc should be done in the Android/iPhone/PC and let the dacamp just handle the audio without any modification to the sound once it leaves the source.

But alas Android smartphone devs are obviously too lazy - well, many of them are - the big name Android smartphone companies could do this. Same applies for Apple. I know for sure they could implement it but they just can't be bothered.

Crossfeed is fantastic for making headphones sound more like speakers.

 

[RogueTao]

All, I hope someone can help me, I have recently purchased the Mojo2, to pair with the monarch MKII, I am very satisfied, I nearly cried the first time I heard this combination.. BTW the Box that come with the Monarch MKII fits perfectly the Mojo2 and the IEM.. so it's perfect.

However I use, when I am to go, my Iphone for listening to music, and despite the camera adapter + the micro USB cable works.. it's really.. Ugly. So I am searching a working LIghtning to microUSB or USBC (even better), that is Short, and .. it's available IN ITALY (or at least in europe).. I know about the Meenova cables, but they are like 30 euros in europe with the shipping and arrive after 2 months.. so I wonder, if there is any alternative for Mojo users in Europe that want to connect it to an Iphone (I now I know.. I should have something better).
If I may ask a bonus question.. what player do you use for Flac Files on Iphone? Flac player+ works.. but all my flac tracks at 96kHZ are.. reported to the mojo as 44.1 kHz tracks (.. !!!) if I use VLC player the color of the menu on the Mojo reflect the right kHZ of the tracks.

thank you!
Antonio.

mconnect app

FiiO LT-LT1 USB Type-C to Lightning data cable (single 10 cm cable connection), reportedly works with the Mojo 2:
https://darko.audio/2022/02/vlog-portable-audio-in-portugal-w-plex-chord-mojo-2/

Purchase link for Europe is here: https://www.wifimedia.eu/en/fiio-lt-lt1.html

 

[pete321]

Is the battery 'off off' in desktop mode? Like can I leave it plugged in purple when not using the mojo at all then just plug and play while still purple or should I turn off whole unit?

Sometimes it's a bitch going from that seemingly long blue to purple even on a white charge level, but I don't want to harm the battery out of laziness obviously.

 

[Kentajalli]

The crossfeed is also apparently good and you can use 3 different levels of that effect.

I think Chord crossfeed is too strong (at least on Hugo2), even at min. level.

In all honesty I think EQ and crossfeed etc should be done in the Android/iPhone/PC and let the dacamp just handle the audio without any modification to the sound once it leaves the source.

Point was that all current software EQ leaves something to be desired, So Chord is trying to remedy that, I am all for it. But for me, Neutron EQ is almost perfect! Almost because on Hugo2 I can still detect a slight stereo image height reduction, even with the slightest of EQ levels. Since I have not heard Mojo2, I can not compare. But Neutron's crossfeed is better for me, because it is fully adjustable.

But alas Android smartphone devs are obviously too lazy - well, many of them are - the big name Android smartphone companies could do this. Same applies for Apple. I know for sure they could implement it but they just can't be bothered.

There are enough third party software players with good facilities already.

 

[DecentLevi]

That last-minute USB-C on Mojo2 will bite Chord 's arse for years to come!
Embarrassing .

Were you being sarcastic? I see 0 point in your comment, quite condescending, highly unrealistic and not helpful for the community.

 

[dsrk]

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[dsrk]

Almost all software DAPs have some sort of EQ.
Some DACs even have some sort of analog tone controls.
But Mojo2 has a unique, revolutionary EQ system, not found anywhere else! so it is not directly comparable to any other device.
Chord calls Ultra High Definition DSP.
All I am saying is no other device should be compared to it, even if it had a 20 band parametric EQ onboard.

Since I have not heard Mojo2, I can not compare.

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[Nick24JJ]

Is there anyone here who owns and uses the Qudelix-5K? How does it compare with the Mojo 2 when it comes to sound quality, without any EQ/sound effects applied on either devices?

 

[againa]

Is the battery 'off off' in desktop mode? Like can I leave it plugged in purple when not using the mojo at all then just plug and play while still purple or should I turn off whole unit?

Sometimes it's a bitch going from that seemingly long blue to purple even on a white charge level, but I don't want to harm the battery out of laziness obviously.

directly from the manual:

A blue charge status LED indicates the maximum battery capacity range has been reached. If Mojo 2 is left constantly on charge, it will enter intelligent desktop mode to protect the battery from overcharging. This will be indicated by a purple battery status light.

 

[Kentajalli]

You have not heard Mojo 2 and you are simply making an assumption that is is not like any EQ on DAPs. Have you tested the Cowon's JetEffects or Lotoo's PEQ? Please don't make assumptions like this.

No, I have not tested Cowan or Mojo2! but I don't have to actually driven a Tesla to know its engine implementation is diffrent to a Diesel car! do I?

If you have Mojo 2 and you compared it to the best implementations like RME ADI 2 DAC, then anyone can believe you.

Again, I was not trying to say that Mojo2's EQ implementation is superior to other devices, simply that it is Unique - no other device I have heard of, does EQ in same way.

 

[SRKRAM]

Were you being sarcastic? I see 0 point in your comment, quite condescending, highly unrealistic and not helpful for the community.

You must admit that the USB-C port does look like a bit of an afterthought which was just added as a slight concession to modernity. I know that Chord wanted to keep compatibility with the Poly, but even that is 5 years old now and there are plenty of ways in which it could be improved. To many potential mojo 2 buyers who don't own a Poly the micro USB ports would seem a bit anachronistic and I's sure that they will loose customers because if it.