[Deftone]

So for gaming I should pick up idsd?

Yes i think the X-Bass (adds sub bass punch) and 3D (larger Sountage with positional effects) are really cool features for gaming.

 

[musickid]

above 15 pounds yes. 20% vat plus duty

 

[KookaBurrra]

Chord Mojo & Cowon Plenue 1, connected by Moon Audio "Silver Dragon Toslink"
(https://www.moon-audio.com/silver-dragon-toslink-form-fit-digital-cable.html) :
 

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[WayTooCrazy]

Damn you @KookaBurrra! I love the look of your setup and now I'm quite curious of using Toslink on the Mojo. So, started looking at a DAP (as sometimes I don't like my phone tossing in notifications while I'm trying to listen to music). Now I'm looking at the Fiio X5 3rd Gen and AK70 as possible candidates. Though, doing so makes me wonder why I would keep the Mojo around then.

 

[tretneo]

you get coil whine from playing back on battery power?

While playing back and connected to power.

 

[WayTooCrazy]

While playing back and connected to power.

I was getting the same thing with my original unit. I believe my second unit is quieter with the coil whine, but it is definitely still there. I don't use it plugged in anymore. I use off of battery, if I were to leave it plugged in, no matter how low the coil whine is, I find that whine unacceptable in a $550 unit meant for "audio". 

 

[miketlse]

  I was getting the same thing with my original unit. I believe my second unit is quieter with the coil whine, but it is definitely still there. I don't use it plugged in anymore. I use off of battery, if I were to leave it plugged in, no matter how low the coil whine is, I find that whine unacceptable in a $550 unit meant for "audio". 

 
Always remember that the original prime use case for the Mojo was 'mobile' attached to a phone, and not being charged at the same time.
Use the device as originally intended, and you will get no coil whine. 
 
Desktop use is a bonus.

 

[WayTooCrazy]

   
Always remember that the original prime use case for the Mojo was 'mobile' attached to a phone, and not being charged at the same time.
Use the device as originally intended, and you will get no coil whine. 
 
Desktop use is a bonus.

Agreed, but they offered it as a "use case" scenario. I utilized my Oppo HA-2 in this fashion for a week or so... no whine from that. Like I said, it is sad that this is the case, and we all just "accept" it. Then again, I've decided to "accept" it as well, since I do like the sound from the Mojo. O'well.

 

[jamestux]

Does this improve the sound or just change it? I'm strongly considering the Plenue 1 as a dap

Chord Mojo & Cowon Plenue 1, connected by Moon Audio "Silver Dragon Toslink"
(https://www.moon-audio.com/silver-dragon-toslink-form-fit-digital-cable.html) :

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[iamhanin]

Hi all, just a few hours back I purchased my first ever DAC or Amp. and I went with the mojo after much reading and watching video reviews. I am not too much in to music so I am looking for a "one and done" strategy, so really hoping i made the right choice. I currently own Philips SHP9500, AKG k7xx(still new in the box as I was Waiting for a DAC/Amp combo) and LZ A4 which will arrive later this month I hope.
 
So for now, what would you guys recommend as far as connecting to PC? USB or Optical? my mobo has no coaxial out so that's not an option at the moment.    

 

[apaar123]

Yes i think the X-Bass (adds sub bass punch) and 3D (larger Sountage with positional effects) are really cool features for gaming.

and also my headphones are veryyyyy hard to drive

 

[x RELIC x]

and also my headphones are veryyyyy hard to drive

Which headphones?

 

[apaar123]

Which headphones?

akg k712

 

[x RELIC x]

akg k712

 
Sorry, but the K712 are sort of easy to drive. Not the easiest but certainly not really dificult. You may be mistaking the sound signature of the headphone (I haven't heard them) for requiring more power. Often people mistake synergy for power requirement. Look at the specs from AKG's website:
 
http://www.akg.com/pro/p/k712pro
 
 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

General

Headphone type open Max. Input Power 200 mW Audio frequency bandwidth 10 to 39800 Hz Sensitivity headphones 105 dB SPL/V Rated Impedance 62 Ohms Earpads   Detachable cable yes Cable Length 3 m Earpads replaceable yes

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Sorry, but the K712 are sort of easy to drive. Not the easiest but certainly not really dificult. You may be mistaking the sound signature of the headphone (I haven't heard them) for requiring more power. Often people mistake synergy for power requirement. Look at the specs from AKG's website:

 
Yeah, even my Koss KTXPRO1 is harder to drive. The Mojo has no trouble at all driving my HE500 (89 dB/mW @ 38 ohms) either. I'd bet it could even make the HE6 and Abyss pretty loud, though at that point I'd want a more powerful amp.