[Starcruncher]

Well, it's happened...Mojo prices on the used market have plummeted, thanks to Japan. Still no official answer as to why the Mojo costs so much less in Japan.

How low are you seeing and where?

 

[Music Alchemist]

How low are you seeing and where?

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/offer-listing/B016W1X94O/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/offer-listing/B016W1X94O/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Those are the Japanese prices I was referring to, which in turn are now affecting the Head-Fi classifieds more. At least I'm assuming that's why two have been listed for $330 and $350. (No one in their right mind would pay $529 for a new Mojo from the US and sell it for that low.)

 

[Starcruncher]

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/offer-listing/B016W1X94O/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/offer-listing/B016W1X94O/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Those are the Japanese prices I was referring to, which in turn are now affecting the Head-Fi classifieds more. At least I'm assuming that's why two have been listed for $330 and $350. (No one in their right mind would pay $529 for a new Mojo from the US and sell it for that low.)

Ah, ok. I saw similar prices. I thought something changed further. 300 - 350 is pretty fair IMO.

 

[Music Alchemist]

Ah, ok. I saw similar prices. I thought something changed further. 300 - 350 is pretty fair IMO.

$300 is not fair for a $529 DAC/amp! It's screwing over the people who did not buy from Japan. I was disgruntled enough selling it for $400.

 

[krismusic]

$300 is not fair for a $529 DAC/amp! It's screwing over the people who did not buy from Japan. I was disgruntled enough selling it for $400.

It always surprises me how high the resale price of gear is. Not just on HeadFi but also eBay. Didn't there used to be a rule of thumb that second hand was 50% of the original price?

 

[Music Alchemist]

It always surprises me how high the resale price of gear is. Not just on HeadFi but also eBay. Didn't there used to be a rule of thumb that second hand was 50% of the original price?

Selling something that is practically the same as new for half price is just ridiculous. People shouldn't have to lose much at all selling gear they paid their hard-earned money for.

 

[miketlse]

It always surprises me how high the resale price of gear is. Not just on HeadFi but also eBay. Didn't there used to be a rule of thumb that second hand was 50% of the original price?

You are thinking of cars in the UK, but in France people try and sell 10 year old cars for 90% of new price.

 

[jdpark]

Sorry to change back to previous subject, but is the consensus now that Mojo to something like the Behringer UCA202 via toslink optical really is noticeably better than say, using the Audioquest jitterbug to a good USB cable?

I've been over this issue regarding other DACs and there seem to be a lot of computer people who think well-implemented USB is better than optical for most new DACs.

 

[Music Alchemist]

Sorry to change back to previous subject, but is the consensus now that Mojo to something like the Behringer UCA202 via toslink optical really is noticeably better than say, using the Audioquest jitterbug to a good USB cable?

I've been over this issue regarding other DACs and there seem to be a lot of computer people who think well-implemented USB is better than optical for most new DACs.

I have not used the AudioQuest JitterBug, but I did use the Schiit Wyrd (a similar USB power isolator), and as you know, I have used the Behringer UCA202 to output TOSLINK to the Mojo. What I can tell you is that the Wyrd improved the sound slightly, and I got the feeling that TOSLINK sounded slightly more natural than that...but it was never a major difference. In fact, switching between the Mojo and UCA202 in DAC mode via USB and the Schiit SYS passive preamp (making sure to volume-match), there was no audible difference with many tracks. All this stuff is far more subtle than the differences between transducers. Since the UCA202 is only thirty bucks and TOSLINK is regarded as the best input for the Mojo, it's an easy thing to try for yourself.

 

[Zojokkeli]

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/offer-listing/B016W1X94O/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/offer-listing/B016W1X94O/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Those are the Japanese prices I was referring to, which in turn are now affecting the Head-Fi classifieds more. At least I'm assuming that's why two have been listed for $330 and $350. (No one in their right mind would pay $529 for a new Mojo from the US and sell it for that low.)

Maybe the yen has dropped in value, and it's affecting the prices? Anyway, the price drop won't affect the prices in EU, as we have to pay for shipping + VAT on top of the price.

 

[Monsterzero]

Just want to give a shout out to Tom @ChordElectronics for helping me out with my Mojo.
Long story short I purchased my Mojo used and have been leaving it plugged in and using it as a fulltime desktop DAC,which isnt the suggested use.The past few weeks my Mojo has been shutting down frequently,having degraded SQ and distortion from one of the line-outs.

After exchanging emails they discovered my Mojo is under warranty and even though I bought it second hand and not using it in the suggested manner will be fixing my Mojo free of charge.

Its refreshing to know that some companies stand behind their products and go above and beyond the call of duty to help their customers.

Thank you Chord!

 

[tomwoo]

Just want to give a shout out to Tom @ChordElectronics for helping me out with my Mojo.
Long story short I purchased my Mojo used and have been leaving it plugged in and using it as a fulltime desktop DAC,which isnt the suggested use.The past few weeks my Mojo has been shutting down frequently,having degraded SQ and distortion from one of the line-outs.

After exchanging emails they discovered my Mojo is under warranty and even though I bought it second hand and not using it in the suggested manner will be fixing my Mojo free of charge.

Its refreshing to know that some companies stand behind their products and go above and beyond the call of duty to help their customers.

Thank you Chord!

+1 for outstanding customer service of Chord

Does this mean we shouldn't use Mojo as desktop DAC anymore?

 

[DBaldock9]

+1 for outstanding customer service of Chord

Does this mean we shouldn't use Mojo as desktop DAC anymore?

Maybe just don't leave it plugged in, charging, all the time.

 

[Zojokkeli]

Mojo doing awesome job driving speakers too.

 

[razym]

Is anybody able to use the Windows 10 Creator's Update driver (dated 6/2017) or found a way to use it? It's unsigned and won't install on the latest build.