Heyyy thank you for your reply.
I think at this point I'm pretty set to give Mojo a try, just want to confirm a few more things before deciding on Mojo 1 vs Mojo 2.
I vaguely read Mojo has polite treble, but I do like my treble. Would you happen to know if Mojo 1 or Mojo 2 has more treble? (the more the better, though I guess Mojo 2 has EQ too so I can probably EQ it). Also to my understanding Mojo 1 has a bit more intimate vocal right? Does Mojo 2 still has forward vocal? And sounds like bass quality and quantity wise Mojo 2 wins from what you just said.
It's just that I have a friend in UK and he says he can most likely find me a Mojo 1 at half the price of Mojo 2. So I'm wondering if Mojo 2's improvements is worth it considering the huge price difference.
Thanks!!!
I still think that the Mojo 1 is a great little DAC especially considering the used prices, and the battery issue is a bit overblown. I still get 7 hours runtime out of my 3,5 year old Mojo.
The funny thing with the Mojo is that it's seductive and easy to listen to. The soundstage is more intimate, the treble is fluid and the bass is warm. Hours of joy.
I never found the treble lacking, but people who are used to sharp, slightly harsh treble will find the Mojo smoother, slightly more shimmery than sparkly.
I always liked it and never missed bite or detail.
The bass is actually also not bad, but the Hugo 2 has such incredible definition, texture and extension that the Mojo 1 simply can't keep up.
The Hugo is actually quite intense and demands attention. There's so much atmosphere in the music, it's like you can feel the space, and all the sounds are like carved out, so accurate! At times I switch on cross-feed when I just want to relax.
I don't know where the Mojo 2 falls in between the M1 and H2.
I suspect that it's at least half way in between or even closer to H2.
What makes it really tempting is the cross-feed, Desktop Mode and EQ.
The cross-feed implementation of the Chord DACs is not merely a channel mixing but it emulates how the ear hears sounds coming from the opposite side of the head - which is bassier. This makes the cross feed actually sound more intimate and warm, aside from the more centered image. Great for vocals.
So if you can save up to get the M2 without regretting spending the money later, I'd go for it.
Sometimes int the future I will have to get it myself...