I just received mine. I really enjoy Moon Audio's silver cables with it. I used to find silver cables being too harsh for Hugo 2 and Mojo but it's not the case for Mojo 2.
Could you do a video on how to replace DAC batteries? It’s not right that most companies want you to send it back to the manufacturer and they charge you for it
Even after these years of chance to do proper successor, chord still screwing thing over and over again. Mojo is good back then, but today time with that ancient poly with micro usb and still short battery life. Only dedicated chord fan would buy these. Hope the sound atleast comparable with similar priced DAP nowdays. If not i dont know what the selling point, pocketable dac/amp is not the same as 7 years ago, people rather buy DAP nowdays. For the price of mojo 2 and poly 2, you could get an Ibasso DX300 and have extra bucks to buy a good cable.
Needed to be a type c connector, otherwise the update has been eagerly anticipated.
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i have the first mojo in 2016. i use with my mac. always pluggedin. there are some issues on mojo. only work on battery power. then i switched to another dac&. in mojo 2 can we bypass the battery power when use with type c cable?
Sure thing! Our Black Dragon www.moon-audio.com/black-dragon-usb-cable.html and our Silver Dragon www.moon-audio.com/silver-dragon-usb-cable.html USB cables are the best options!
If they discontinued poly and merged into one “screenless DAP” device would’ve been interesting. Understand why they went with this , I’m assuming you can control all settings on Mojo 2 via Poly?
Hello, please someone help me. How do I connect my Mojo 2 to my Samsung S24 Ultra phone? I'm really struggling. What do I need and what are the steps. I hope someone can help me. God willing.
Moon Audio, I think you're wrong saying there is only a small increment in taps from 38,000 to 40,960. The original Mojo 38,000 taps ran at half-speed, so effectively 19,000 taps. The Mojo 2 40,960 taps run at full speed. The Mojo 2 should be a substantial audio upgrade over the Mojo.
@@dante19890 That's not the point Rob Watts was making. He was sying there is no difference between X-taps at full speed vs 2X-taps at half speed. It means that the tap filter has slightly more than doubled between Mojo and Mojo 2. Whereas Moon Audio said it's barely increased. Moon Audio also said that the sound quality improvement was minimal between the Mojo and Mojo 2. Also saying that was due to barely any tap increase. Whereas there was a consdierable tap filter increase between Mojo and Mojo 2.
@@greenbow7888 that just means the mojo did more with less..and if running them at half speed isn't having a negativa impact than the differences is as small as the number suggest. It has been over 7 years since the mojo released, one would hope we would have a Hugo 2 performing device with the mojo class by now. Hugo 3 is probably also around the corner in the next year probably.
@@dante19890 It sounds as if you are correcting me. However I didn't say anything wrong in either of my posts. I was entirely correct. Neither did I leave any room for misunderstanding, or leave out anything from what I explained. I don't know what you want from me in your replies. If you reply again and imply I am wrong, then I won't reply back.
@@greenbow7888 u presented the info in a skewed way. Rob even stated that the mojo had 38.000 taps to 40.960 was a small increase and the half rate didn't mean anything and that mojo 2 was a small incremental upgrade over the mojo 1. It's certainly not Hugo 2 level as many of us expected with after 7 years
I use a .5 meter extension cable & permanently plugged it in the 3.5mm port of the mojo 2 so that no matter how many times I plug in & out my headphones jack to the extension, the female port of the extension will take the wear & tear & that is what I am also implementing to the micro usb & usb c port of my mojo 2.. my usb type c cable has a magnetic type c then I leave the end of the type c inserted n the port of the mojo 2 so I don't have to insert & pull out the type c outlet because it will connect using the magnet..
All is great about Mojo 2, except that battery is charging forever and desktop mode is rarely seen. But who cares, sound quality is just superior. I was recently in the local park listening to music with mojo 2 and Beyerdynamic Xelento IEMs. Through my 30min walk, on three occasions I was looking around if the sound I hear is real or it’s the music. It was music every time. I don’t know how they have done it but the realism of the sound through this thing is just on another level. Some sounds were creating illusion of incredible depth, like I was hearing them from a very far away.
You must buy a compatible charger for mojo 2 to achieve accurate detection from battery charging to switch on desktop mode.. Mojo 2 works well if the power source is exactly 5V - 2A .. My mojo 2 charging led light will automatically turn magenta indicating that it is on desktop mode in just under 1 minutevafter I plugged in the charger but only if it is fully charged.. but if it is already used without the charger then it will first have to charge the internal battery before going to desktop mode..
@@ChefTom777 thanks. Good to know. In the end I no longer use Mojo 2 as my desktop DAC. I got Lyngdorf TDAI1120 for it now. Mojo 2 is the best portable DAC in my opinion. But the big problem I have is hearing mobile signal interference in my IEMs when Mojo2 is connected to my iPhone. I have returned two units because of that already but the third one is the same so I guess it’s just an issue it has and sadly no review mentions this.
The US price has been set by the US distributor. The Chord Mojo is $725 US dollars and all dealers are required to set this as the MAP or Minimum Advertised Pricing for this product. I hope this helps! :) www.moon-audio.com/chord-mojo-dac-headphone-amp.html
Nope. We asked Apple a long time ago if we can do this with our Apple MFi certified cables. They rejected it. Why would Apple want to lose money on selling the CCK? At this point most companies like us don't want to deal with the painful MFi certification process. That's why folks like Chord won't do it either. It is easier to get something approved by the CIA than through Apple. 😐
@@CaptainCrunch823 Very slight, but not at a volume where I’d ever use it. No issue at normal or even lower volume levels. I’ve been comparing with tidal hifi and hi-res and still feel the Mojo 2 is no better than the Zen. In fact when connected to my phone via usb c there is an annoying click every 4 or 5 seconds with the Mojo 2, not present when using a cheap phone dongle, which makes it not fit for purpose as far as I’m concerned, so I’ll be returning it.
@@doifeellucky thanks for the feedback! I had the v1 and the channel imbalance was really bad with some of my more sensitive cans so I returned it. Thanks again!
I just received mine. I really enjoy Moon Audio's silver cables with it. I used to find silver cables being too harsh for Hugo 2 and Mojo but it's not the case for Mojo 2.
Thank you for supporting our business! 🙂
Could you do a video on how to replace DAC batteries? It’s not right that most companies want you to send it back to the manufacturer and they charge you for it
Can I incorporate this in my main system? No dedicated fixed line out....
Seems more like a new revision than a successor. After 7 years I was hoping it to be a mini Hugo 2 in terms of performance.
Only your ears can be the judge. Give it a try! 🙂
Why would they make a mini Hugo 2 ? If it’s better than Hugo then it’s an incredible achievement
Between Chord mojo 2 (connected to a smartphone) and Astell & Kern sr25 MKII, which sounds better?
Mojo 2 all day long:)
@@drewbaird8126 Thank you!
Even after these years of chance to do proper successor, chord still screwing thing over and over again. Mojo is good back then, but today time with that ancient poly with micro usb and still short battery life. Only dedicated chord fan would buy these. Hope the sound atleast comparable with similar priced DAP nowdays. If not i dont know what the selling point, pocketable dac/amp is not the same as 7 years ago, people rather buy DAP nowdays. For the price of mojo 2 and poly 2, you could get an Ibasso DX300 and have extra bucks to buy a good cable.
Needed to be a type c connector, otherwise the update has been eagerly anticipated.
i have the first mojo in 2016. i use with my mac. always pluggedin. there are some issues on mojo. only work on battery power. then i switched to another dac&.
in mojo 2 can we bypass the battery power when use with type c cable?
Yes! The Mojo 2 has Intelligent Desktop Mode for this very reason. You can learn more about it here: th-cam.com/video/RKp5qhwQYh0/w-d-xo.html
How to you reset Mojo 2 if you lose your way with the colours? I think you covered this somewhere but can’t find it now.
Hi Rob, you can check out our instructions on that in this video: th-cam.com/video/RKp5qhwQYh0/w-d-xo.html
Can you recommend some usb (micro and or c) cables? Thanks.
Sure thing! Our Black Dragon www.moon-audio.com/black-dragon-usb-cable.html and our Silver Dragon www.moon-audio.com/silver-dragon-usb-cable.html USB cables are the best options!
I have the centrance hifi-m8 v2 worth an upgrade?
Hi thanks for the review.Can we connect mojo2 with 2 active studio monitors with 3.5mm trs to dual xlr cable?The sound will be ok?
You certainly can! It sounds quite good and will work even better than the original Mojo for this setup due to the Mojo2's desktop mode.
@@moon-audio thank you!!!
Anybody knows what the color codes are for the volume on the Mojo? I see it go thru different hues as I go up or down. THANKS
Learn more about the Mojo 2's operation in our video here: th-cam.com/video/RKp5qhwQYh0/w-d-xo.html
Is there an audible noise floor with sensitive BA IEMs such as Campfire Audio’s Andromeda or Ara?
If they discontinued poly and merged into one “screenless DAP” device would’ve been interesting. Understand why they went with this , I’m assuming you can control all settings on Mojo 2 via Poly?
Ie have microSD expansion but also dedicated hard drive in mojo & poly sized unit. I’m sure they’ve got ability to do so.
Can i connect a cd player via the coaxial input?
Any source that uses a standard coaxial digital output will be compatible with the Mojo 2, including a CD player! 🙂
Hello, please someone help me. How do I connect my Mojo 2 to my Samsung S24 Ultra phone? I'm really struggling. What do I need and what are the steps.
I hope someone can help me. God willing.
Moon Audio, I think you're wrong saying there is only a small increment in taps from 38,000 to 40,960.
The original Mojo 38,000 taps ran at half-speed, so effectively 19,000 taps. The Mojo 2 40,960 taps run at full speed.
The Mojo 2 should be a substantial audio upgrade over the Mojo.
Acc to Rob watts the half speed doesn't matter much
@@dante19890 That's not the point Rob Watts was making. He was sying there is no difference between X-taps at full speed vs 2X-taps at half speed.
It means that the tap filter has slightly more than doubled between Mojo and Mojo 2. Whereas Moon Audio said it's barely increased. Moon Audio also said that the sound quality improvement was minimal between the Mojo and Mojo 2. Also saying that was due to barely any tap increase.
Whereas there was a consdierable tap filter increase between Mojo and Mojo 2.
@@greenbow7888 that just means the mojo did more with less..and if running them at half speed isn't having a negativa impact than the differences is as small as the number suggest.
It has been over 7 years since the mojo released, one would hope we would have a Hugo 2 performing device with the mojo class by now.
Hugo 3 is probably also around the corner in the next year probably.
@@dante19890 It sounds as if you are correcting me. However I didn't say anything wrong in either of my posts. I was entirely correct. Neither did I leave any room for misunderstanding, or leave out anything from what I explained.
I don't know what you want from me in your replies. If you reply again and imply I am wrong, then I won't reply back.
@@greenbow7888 u presented the info in a skewed way.
Rob even stated that the mojo had 38.000 taps to 40.960 was a small increase and the half rate didn't mean anything and that mojo 2 was a small incremental upgrade over the mojo 1. It's certainly not Hugo 2 level as many of us expected with after 7 years
is it possible to store more presets of eq or must the changes be made from time to time? thank you
Stay tuned for an even more in-depth look at the Mojo 2's new features, coming soon! 🙂
Unfortunately No
How can a headphone cable warm up the top end if it doesn't change the frequency response? What is it changing?
I use a .5 meter extension cable & permanently plugged it in the 3.5mm port of the mojo 2 so that no matter how many times I plug in & out my headphones jack to the extension, the female port of the extension will take the wear & tear & that is what I am also implementing to the micro usb & usb c port of my mojo 2.. my usb type c cable has a magnetic type c then I leave the end of the type c inserted n the port of the mojo 2 so I don't have to insert & pull out the type c outlet because it will connect using the magnet..
"Black dragon cables to warm up the top end... but it doesn't change the frequency response" LOL.
Materials change coloration. EQ's change frequency response.
@@moon-audio coloration is an alteration of frequency response insinuating its a tone control. Just sell your cable jewelry don't embarrass yourself.
Light a candle to expedite the burn in and warmth
@@Maver1ck911 sound signature of usb cables, Im done with audiophiles 🤣
All is great about Mojo 2, except that battery is charging forever and desktop mode is rarely seen. But who cares, sound quality is just superior.
I was recently in the local park listening to music with mojo 2 and Beyerdynamic Xelento IEMs. Through my 30min walk, on three occasions I was looking around if the sound I hear is real or it’s the music. It was music every time.
I don’t know how they have done it but the realism of the sound through this thing is just on another level. Some sounds were creating illusion of incredible depth, like I was hearing them from a very far away.
You must buy a compatible charger for mojo 2 to achieve accurate detection from battery charging to switch on desktop mode.. Mojo 2 works well if the power source is exactly 5V - 2A .. My mojo 2 charging led light will automatically turn magenta indicating that it is on desktop mode in just under 1 minutevafter I plugged in the charger but only if it is fully charged.. but if it is already used without the charger then it will first have to charge the internal battery before going to desktop mode..
@@ChefTom777 thanks. Good to know. In the end I no longer use Mojo 2 as my desktop DAC. I got Lyngdorf TDAI1120 for it now.
Mojo 2 is the best portable DAC in my opinion. But the big problem I have is hearing mobile signal interference in my IEMs when Mojo2 is connected to my iPhone. I have returned two units because of that already but the third one is the same so I guess it’s just an issue it has and sadly no review mentions this.
Why is it priced at your store significantly higher than the exchange rate would suggest?
The US price has been set by the US distributor. The Chord Mojo is $725 US dollars and all dealers are required to set this as the MAP or Minimum Advertised Pricing for this product. I hope this helps! :) www.moon-audio.com/chord-mojo-dac-headphone-amp.html
Fab video, awesome British-made product.
Thanks Dan, we agree! 🙂
You need to sort out the wrattling spheres to get that accolade but it sounds tremendous.
Is it exciting? Really? No Bluetooth, no balanced and no screen. Again, I ask is it really exciting. I had such hope for this device.
price?
Hello Alan, the US retail price for the Mojo 2 is $725. Find out more here: www.moon-audio.com/chord-mojo-dac-headphone-amp.html
Can you take out that chip inside Apple CCK and put it inside a dragon USB? It’s so annoying dealing with that adapter.
in theory yes, but its apple product, probably need to pay apple to do that.
Nope. We asked Apple a long time ago if we can do this with our Apple MFi certified cables. They rejected it. Why would Apple want to lose money on selling the CCK? At this point most companies like us don't want to deal with the painful MFi certification process. That's why folks like Chord won't do it either. It is easier to get something approved by the CIA than through Apple. 😐
Really? dac and soup?
MQA!?
No thank you.
@@damdl96 I was asking about the Mojo 2. And not how much you like MQA.
@@nikolaygramchev I know, Chord hasn't backed the use of MQA for proven reasons. The Mojo 2 is no different.
Just ignore MQA, it’s useless
The hd800s is an is a hd800 that has had dampening applied. I think not.
Bought one. Waste of money for me. No better than my Zen DAC V2.
Do you experience channel imbalance at low volumes with the zen dac v2?
@@CaptainCrunch823 Very slight, but not at a volume where I’d ever use it. No issue at normal or even lower volume levels.
I’ve been comparing with tidal hifi and hi-res and still feel the Mojo 2 is no better than the Zen. In fact when connected to my phone via usb c there is an annoying click every 4 or 5 seconds with the Mojo 2, not present when using a cheap phone dongle, which makes it not fit for purpose as far as I’m concerned, so I’ll be returning it.
@@doifeellucky thanks for the feedback! I had the v1 and the channel imbalance was really bad with some of my more sensitive cans so I returned it. Thanks again!
@@CaptainCrunch823 I doubt that has changed in the V2 so probably best to try something else.
This company has the WORST customer service ever.
I ordered a Poly mojo and it is like begging to deliver it. Really disappointed
Mojo2 is hyped, looks childish with the colored balls and does not even has a balanced pcb. Micro usb?? Really? Idiots. Save your money.
Blah blah blah