I have been posting on the Chord threads since 2016, and my advice is don't fall into the trap of evaluating everything in terms of price.
With the Mojo 1 I discovered that 'cheap' cables with the addition of a €2.5 clip on choke removes virtually all RFI and noise from a usb cable.
Sure there are many dealers who will try and convince you that if you don't spend €300 on a cable, then you are a poor/irresponsible owner of audio gear.
More important are questions such as, is the cable shielded? is the cable shield connected at both ends of the cable, or just the Mojo end, or the signal source end? etc, are ignored.
Many dealers and 'facebook experts' will claim that they don't do measurements, but that if you spend €300 on their recommended cable, then everything will be fine, without any evidence to back their claims up.
Your wallet, your decision.
Tidal in exclusive mode will change the audio settings to suit, if I recall so will Qobuz. If using Apple Music you can download an app called Lossless Switcher and it will automatically change Audio Midi for you.
Using the DCA ARON Noire with Mojo 2 and Hugo 2. The Noires need a lot of power but both Mojo 2 and Hugo 2 drive them to high sound pressure levels. Can’t say how it compares to a full size desktop amp though…
I tried the Stealth briefly and it didn’t seem to be harder to drive than the Noires.
For portable use I can’t think of a better option than the Mojo 2 in terms of size, SQ and power
As with the reply above I also have DCA Aeon Noire that I use sometimes with an original Mojo. Yes it will run them and they sound nice but if pushed hard the Mojo will distort trying to power the Noire. I expect the Stealth and Expanse would be the same or worse.
Run the Aeon on a Schiit Asgard 3 and it will drive them far beyond what the Mojo can manage and there is zero distortion.
Of course the Mojo is very portable if that is what you need but it is a compromise for sure.
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