I just got the chord mojo 2 after trying several other dacs. I love it, it's had more impact across all my IEMs and headphones than any audio purchase for a long time. Its DSP ability, the ability to EQ so finely and without impacting other parts of the spectrum are brilliant- and why i choose it over trying Cayin, FIIO and other dac amps. The build quality is excellent. I can see why owners of the Chord 1 rave about it and use it for years. Feel in the hand is excellent, i can see where rhe avionics engineerings experience of the company comes in. I was surprised bybthw coloured spheres. Once o realised the logic (the colours atep up in the sequence of the rainbow,it became intuitive. Als some how more personal than just a box with boring button.
Well, what some people omit to see is that I praised chords sound, just did not like user expiriance of handling mojos functions. If that is not a problem, there is no dac in this price range that can compete with mojo 2. I am really glad you like your device so much, and thank you for watching my review.
I use the mojo 2 as stationairy device. Optical from rega saturn, with silver rca to rca with adapter at mojo. Powered with a 20.000 mah powerbank. I tuned the sound signature to the vinyl side of things. This dac is the first one that realy lets me enjoy cd. Thru sugden it has a big soundstage every direction, good tonality, prat is wonderfull (al britfy chaine), airy and good strong bass that realy hits your body when on 75 db at listening position. Detail is very good, I can hear changes when changed cables, or disconnect charger from powerbank. Now I buy and listen to cd almost every day🤗.
What does it mean when you say you tune things to vinyl side of things. Do you add +2 on upper bass and +1 on lower bass. To sort of create a bit more warmer sound? Saturn and Mojo is a interesting combination I never tried it together, I quite wonder what kind of synergy do they create together. How much dual Wolfson compare to Mojo etc. I am so glad you enjoy your Chord, especially it got really big smile on my face how cheerful you explained it all. I am a huge fan of CDs too, and I buy them often also. Tomorrow I will release two cd player reviews, so you might find something interesting there. Thank you for watching my review.
Yes, low bass +1 and low/mid +2.My 'vinyl side of things' means michell gyro se turntable(second hand for 1000€ a steal!) with grado wood cartridge, on heavely modded rega rb 300, and a dutch built phono amp (JK acoustics, current amplifier, there is a connection with van den Hul in developement of the amp). Vinyl reproduction has more weight and slamm in bass and lower mids, and more spacious. projection. My problem now is cost of vinly, while cd's are plenty and affordable. Happydays🥳@@HIFIDaydreaming
You're right, deep bass +1 bass-mid +2 on mojo 2. I did it so when I change from cd to vinyl vv soundsignature is more comparable. Vinyl (michell gyro se, grado timbre sonata3, rega rb 300 heavy modified, battery powered, current phonopre) has got more weight in bass and low mids, the correction on mojo doesn't fully equalize it. Spacial reproduction on the vinyl side is significantly larger. But, because the price for vinyl has exploded, and I'm an poor audiophile /music lover I'm allways looking for a fix. Cd seems to fill soul beter than before🥹
@@HIFIDaydreaming Hello . I want to use it for my setup of Harman kardon 3380 stereo receiver + b & w 706 s2 speakers. Have you tried the EQ in ur setup ? Any inputs will br welcome for me to make up my mind as demo is not possible
@@rishelbhallabhatia1672 i would not make any changes to the sound, but I think if you dislike too insightful and detailed sound you can make it more warm and easy to listen. You can do that by adding +1 on lower bass and +2 on upper bass. It will make sound more bigger and warmer. But generally i think 706 and mojo 2 should work great.
Mojo 2 has amazing options. I use it on my stereo and just unplug it for portable use. Interconnects doesn’t really bother me. Optical and usb is all i use. The best dac ive owned.
Really glad to hear that. As a reviewer I just wanted to pinpoint the sound quality and the problems I had with ease of use, as all this review in the end are subjective perspectives. But if the ease of use is no problem to you, I can absolutely see why you like Mojo 2 so much. And thanks for watching my reviews!
Hello . I want to use it for my setup of Harman kardon 3380 stereo receiver + b & w 706 s2 speakers. Have you tried the EQ in ur setup ? Any inputs will br welcome for me to make up my mind as demo is not possible
@@rishelbhallabhatia1672 eq works great but i only use that function for iems and headphones. With my stereo, i set it on default. I did try it once on my stereo and it works great but the default for me sounded best to me. You can experiment with it if you want. Put the volume to color violet for near line level output. Btw, i have a rotel amp and b&w 707 s2. Have no regrets with it.
The Mojo 2 is among a tiny handful of audiophile grade components which have made an immediate and undeniable improvement in my 40 years of listening experience. The icing on the cake is its low price. At this level of sonic performance, it's a no-brainer. End of story really.
I am glad you are satisfied with your DAC. As I said I love this DAC but I think we should point out some flaws it had, and hope that next generation will be better than previous.
My Mojo 2 runs 32-bit from my Mac as default, not 24-bit. TBH, once you remember the order of the button presses (crossfeed, low, low-mid, high-mid, high) you then only have to press Up or Down to adjust. It's simple
I rarely (never) listen to 32bit, so mistake is purely on my side. It does support 32bit 768khz, I for some reason thought it does not. And I am glad you enjoy your mojo 2 functionality, as i said in my review once you get over those shortcomings(for me) it is a wonderful Dac. And thanks man for watching my review. 🙂
May I know where from do you source 32bit files on Mac? Also as far as I see macOS does not have exclusive mode for DAC so you need to fix in midi settings what is being outputted rather than DAC itself adjusting bitrate depending what file is playing.
I don't have any 32bit files but when I go into the Midi Setup app the Mojo 2 is non adjustable and states 32bit 2channel Integer. Using Sonoma however, I'm finding that BitPerfect (from the app store) works correctly and outputs the correct bit rate for each file, switching output rates as it goes. Rob Watts from Chord has stated that the Mojo 2 does such an incredible job of resampling that it should always be sent the correct bit rate and not resampled beforehand. Hope that all helps@@pistopitpit
If you're color blind, then I agree Mojo 2 can be offensive. But otherwise volume adjustment is obvious. Well implemented lossless EQ in Mojo is a strong plus, not a problem just because someone cannot handle color buttons. Also, PC PEQ is not necessarily easier to handle, you also need some understanding to get what you want. And it happens at a cost of increasing noise-floor level or losing some volume output. And what's the problem with having an 3,5mm --> 2x RCA cable to the speakers? "I choose not to." It's the obvious solution here. MQA is being discontinued, even by Tidal. It was a money-extraction marketing ploy that failed.
Hey man, I respect your opinion, but still what you are saying is two sides of the coin. I did not said anything wrong, nor technically incorrect. It did not fit my needs, and as a reviewer I had to address those. This MQA story completely missed me, i started looking at it after someone else, also point it out in the comments. To me streaming is most accommodating way to listen music, but i alwaysy prefer listing more through cd/vynil /dsd-24bit through my usb. Nonetheless, thank you for watching my video, it is always appriaciated, I hope you willy find enjoyment in some other reviews i did. Cheers
Sound is great right out the box no tweaking but i hate the adjustments because i keep forgeting how to so i just leave it as a simple use with no adjustments
I have a pair of senheiser 800s and wounder woukd the chord mojo 2 and wounder if the ifi zen amp dac combo would be better than the chord mojo 2 but im not sure.
Purely sonic wise go to Mojo 2 it is a superior DAC in that regard. The only problem I see is that it has only 3.5 jack, you will need an adapter for Sennheiser 800. And dont buy Chinese ones, buy a proper from like Audioquest. But great plus for Mojo 2 beside sound, is that it is portable, so you can carry it around home while you listen, or when you want to go to supermarket to buy groceries. Plus for Ifi Zen is that it is a much cheaper device.
I own both Mojo 2 & Zen Dac V2 (no Zen amp) and Mojo 2 is clearly a much better DAC, haven't touched the Zen with a finger ever since I have the Mojo (a year now). It's a more organic, less digital sound vs Zen, with better timbre, more balanced FR, less tiring treble, slightly pronounced midrange & bass (which is typical the higher up the ladder of well implemented DACs and AMPs you go). Plus EQ (I don't really use crossfeed, like the headphone effect) & portability are great.
You are right, what i meant is that what i listened have been released in 2022. With new packing and looks. For some reason I thought it was 2022 remix, but even in booklet (i am looking at it now) it says 2018 remix.
There is no really alternative to mojo 2 if you want to have a superior sound on the go. I also want to use mojo with active Klipsch speakers. I wonder how it will work.
You are absolutely right sir! And regarding, and no matter what Klipsch speakers you have, I think adding external DAC to them, will definitely enhance sound in one way or other!
@@HIFIDaydreaming I’ve connected Mojo 2 today. I was nearly in tears. The sound is so beautiful. I can’t believe how much better it made my speakers. One downside is that it get’s hot. That means that battery will need replacement sooner than later.
I am so glad to hear that. At least Mojo 2, unless like Mojo 1, has smart charging which should prolog the life of Mojo battery. Mine is almost constantly being charged as it is part of my setup regularly. @@pistopitpit
@@HIFIDaydreaming mine is constantly being charged despite me having it constantly connected to power source. Desktop mode showed just once for after having mojo connected to power for entire day. All this despite power light colour on mojo was that charging is the best possible.
I had a Mojo 2 for a few days, it would cut out and go all white noise. I had connected it to a Mac mini. Kept repeating annoyingly. Just turned it back in, not sure if it was a one off issue/bad unit. The transients were just standout. Is it really that much better than my RME ADI 2, not sure.
Hi man and thanks for watching my video. It is probably faulty unit, I have no idea what else could it be. Maybe some drivers are having collision to communicate with DAC, don't know. RME ADI 2 is amazing as well, and depending what you want from sound you can go both ways. But fact is that RME have far more features and inputs, and additional addons. Which makes it far more versatile device comparing it to Mojo 2. But Mojo 2 is much more cheaper, and that is why in my opinion makes it a better DAC.
I like mojo 2 but desktop mode almost never kicks in, battery is keep charging and charging despite me having it connected to power source every time I use it. According to mojo's manual, the light on mojo lndicates that the charger I use supplies maximum charging power. I start to suspect there is something wrong with my unit. If anyone could share their experience with it as perhaps this is normal behaviour?
It should charge constantly. If the light on the mojo 2 when turned off is purple, than everything is fine. When the light becomes purple, it means it charges but with less power, aka desktop charging
@@HIFIDaydreaming the problem is that it rarely get's to this point where the light is purple, it continues to chrage for over half a day starting from green than turning blue and if I hold it enough hours it will turn purple. Then the nxt day process repeats. Why would it repeat if it ended up purple a day before? It feels a bit strange. Also when I connect mojo to a charger there is a electricity leak into Mojo's chasis. Like a bit of electric tingling under fingers when I touch it, potentially due to poor grounding. This happens only when mojo is connected to charger. And I mean any charger as I've tried few different chargers and even ny lptop usbc. Does your mojo doing this sort of thing as well? I am starting to believing that my unit is faulty. Many thanks.
@@pistopit7142 it can take few hours for it to turn purple, but when it does it stays that way until i remove it from charger. If when connected to charger, it changes colors often....than somerhingi s wrong. You should contact chord service on their web site, or just try to ask for another unit if it is still under warranty. There could be other problems, mainly with your charger, but you said that you have tried few different ones, and it is still the same. And that electric tingling you get, should not happen unless there is some bad issues with grounding of current in your home. But the best way is definetly to contact chord support and ask for help.
@@pistopit7142 Maybe you disconnect it from power for the night? Or the power source that you have it connected to is too weak? I have it connected to IFi iPower2 and it sits at UV power color, successfully in desktop mode.
Well I am happy if you enjoy your device. But don't you think learning curve of few hours, to do simple commands is not correct? I am not saying it is bad device, i love chord mojo 2, but user expiriance is just not good. And ofc it is my subjective opinion.
Tells you a lot about the reviewer and his memory or more likely his attitudinal issues, as the impossibility and “nightmare” of volume adjustment are his personal problems. To help his terrible memory, Chord thoughtfully etched minus and plus on the case for the middle buttons for volume, eq etcetera. How intellectually challenging is it to sequence through 6 colours with the left hand button to adjust crossfeed or eq? If 0db is no colour, all you have to be able to do is to be able to count to 9! Clearly if you can't do this, the Mojo isn't for you, especially if it takes you time to work out that the analogue output requires a 3.5 mm to RCA and yes, a decent Audioquest/ QED/Chord cable is required for output into a system. He says he has to keep reading the instructions, then complains “there’s no socket for [coax cables]. If he HAD read the instructions, he wouldn’t have missed 3.5 mm coaxial input, taking either single or dual data coax. .
Hi friend, it was never a question of what each button does. It was more about memorising a pattern of what which color represent. And when you are on +3 in eq, and you return tommorow do i need to remember that it is a light teal. Or do i have to always return it to 0, and add or remove decibels and count to know how much i have added and removed. Do i have to remember which color represents lower treble, which color is high bass etc. It obviously is a bad user expiriance, and i am shocked that you defend it so passionately. I completely understand that this is a mobile device and some sacrifices where made, and my review where mostly positive. But some dacs in this price range do have a bit better user expiriance and ease of use. And there is no shame in there, especially how well does this dac sound. Nonetheless thank you for watching my video, hopefully you will find more merit in some other videos.
Yes Rob must got the help from a woman idea to use color push knobs , very not so smart , men like uncomplicated setup , women may not mind the figure out process , the mojo 2 wouldve been even bigger in popularity if it had a lcd showing what the heck you doing .
I agree but, it would probably cost much more. As it would require additional shielding and engineering for circuitry from static noise caused by screen. But we all can dream. 😁
@HIFIDaydreaming I probably would've been willing to pay more because it sounds good and I know it can sound better if I knew how to continually work those freaking buttons lol
@Peace_Guard ok didn't know . So I did see many not liking that style and mentioned Rob name , plus when giving positives about the chord they praise Rob so I saw fit to let it be known the bad part about it .
I just got the chord mojo 2 after trying several other dacs.
I love it, it's had more impact
across all my IEMs and headphones than any audio purchase for a long time.
Its DSP ability, the ability to EQ so finely and without impacting other parts of the spectrum are brilliant- and why i choose it over trying Cayin, FIIO and other dac amps.
The build quality is excellent. I can see why owners of the Chord 1 rave about it and use it for years.
Feel in the hand is excellent, i can see where rhe avionics engineerings experience of the company comes in.
I was surprised bybthw coloured spheres. Once o realised the logic (the colours atep up in the sequence of the rainbow,it became intuitive. Als some how more personal than just a box with boring button.
Well, what some people omit to see is that I praised chords sound, just did not like user expiriance of handling mojos functions. If that is not a problem, there is no dac in this price range that can compete with mojo 2. I am really glad you like your device so much, and thank you for watching my review.
I use the mojo 2 as stationairy device. Optical from rega saturn, with silver rca to rca with adapter at mojo. Powered with a 20.000 mah powerbank. I tuned the sound signature to the vinyl side of things. This dac is the first one that realy lets me enjoy cd. Thru sugden it has a big soundstage every direction, good tonality, prat is wonderfull (al britfy chaine), airy and good strong bass that realy hits your body when on 75 db at listening position. Detail is very good, I can hear changes when changed cables, or disconnect charger from powerbank. Now I buy and listen to cd almost every day🤗.
What does it mean when you say you tune things to vinyl side of things. Do you add +2 on upper bass and +1 on lower bass. To sort of create a bit more warmer sound? Saturn and Mojo is a interesting combination I never tried it together, I quite wonder what kind of synergy do they create together. How much dual Wolfson compare to Mojo etc. I am so glad you enjoy your Chord, especially it got really big smile on my face how cheerful you explained it all. I am a huge fan of CDs too, and I buy them often also. Tomorrow I will release two cd player reviews, so you might find something interesting there. Thank you for watching my review.
Yes, low bass +1 and low/mid +2.My 'vinyl side of things' means michell gyro se turntable(second hand for 1000€ a steal!) with grado wood cartridge, on heavely modded rega rb 300, and a dutch built phono amp (JK acoustics, current amplifier, there is a connection with van den Hul in developement of the amp). Vinyl reproduction has more weight and slamm in bass and lower mids, and more spacious. projection. My problem now is cost of vinly, while cd's are plenty and affordable. Happydays🥳@@HIFIDaydreaming
You're right, deep bass +1 bass-mid +2 on mojo 2.
I did it so when I change from cd to vinyl vv soundsignature is more comparable. Vinyl (michell gyro se, grado timbre sonata3, rega rb 300 heavy modified, battery powered, current phonopre) has got more weight in bass and low mids, the correction on mojo doesn't fully equalize it. Spacial reproduction on the vinyl side is significantly larger.
But, because the price for vinyl has exploded, and I'm an poor audiophile /music lover I'm allways looking for a fix. Cd seems to fill soul beter than before🥹
@@HIFIDaydreaming Hello . I want to use it for my setup of Harman kardon 3380 stereo receiver + b & w 706 s2 speakers. Have you tried the EQ in ur setup ? Any inputs will br welcome for me to make up my mind as demo is not possible
@@rishelbhallabhatia1672 i would not make any changes to the sound, but I think if you dislike too insightful and detailed sound you can make it more warm and easy to listen. You can do that by adding +1 on lower bass and +2 on upper bass. It will make sound more bigger and warmer. But generally i think 706 and mojo 2 should work great.
Mojo 2 has amazing options. I use it on my stereo and just unplug it for portable use. Interconnects doesn’t really bother me. Optical and usb is all i use. The best dac ive owned.
Really glad to hear that. As a reviewer I just wanted to pinpoint the sound quality and the problems I had with ease of use, as all this review in the end are subjective perspectives. But if the ease of use is no problem to you, I can absolutely see why you like Mojo 2 so much. And thanks for watching my reviews!
Hello . I want to use it for my setup of Harman kardon 3380 stereo receiver + b & w 706 s2 speakers. Have you tried the EQ in ur setup ? Any inputs will br welcome for me to make up my mind as demo is not possible
@@rishelbhallabhatia1672 eq works great but i only use that function for iems and headphones. With my stereo, i set it on default. I did try it once on my stereo and it works great but the default for me sounded best to me. You can experiment with it if you want. Put the volume to color violet for near line level output. Btw, i have a rotel amp and b&w 707 s2. Have no regrets with it.
The Mojo 2 is among a tiny handful of audiophile grade components which have made an immediate and undeniable improvement in my 40 years of listening experience. The icing on the cake is its low price. At this level of sonic performance, it's a no-brainer. End of story really.
I am glad you are satisfied with your DAC. As I said I love this DAC but I think we should point out some flaws it had, and hope that next generation will be better than previous.
Yes with this DAC the question becomes: Is the juice worth the squeeze? It is for me but you make good points!
Haha, great metaphor!
My Mojo 2 runs 32-bit from my Mac as default, not 24-bit. TBH, once you remember the order of the button presses (crossfeed, low, low-mid, high-mid, high) you then only have to press Up or Down to adjust. It's simple
I rarely (never) listen to 32bit, so mistake is purely on my side. It does support 32bit 768khz, I for some reason thought it does not. And I am glad you enjoy your mojo 2 functionality, as i said in my review once you get over those shortcomings(for me) it is a wonderful Dac. And thanks man for watching my review. 🙂
May I know where from do you source 32bit files on Mac?
Also as far as I see macOS does not have exclusive mode for DAC so you need to fix in midi settings what is being outputted rather than DAC itself adjusting bitrate depending what file is playing.
I don't have any 32bit files but when I go into the Midi Setup app the Mojo 2 is non adjustable and states 32bit 2channel Integer. Using Sonoma however, I'm finding that BitPerfect (from the app store) works correctly and outputs the correct bit rate for each file, switching output rates as it goes. Rob Watts from Chord has stated that the Mojo 2 does such an incredible job of resampling that it should always be sent the correct bit rate and not resampled beforehand. Hope that all helps@@pistopitpit
I found it easy with the colours once I found out the rainbow colour sequence. And being able to store settings made it quick and easy.
Fantastic DAC, really love your review! Keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot
Thanks for your honest review!
Thank you for watching!
Looking at it you would not think it can beat dac in a higher price class and yes it does.
Good review. Keep on! Best regards.
Thank you so much!
If you're color blind, then I agree Mojo 2 can be offensive. But otherwise volume adjustment is obvious.
Well implemented lossless EQ in Mojo is a strong plus, not a problem just because someone cannot handle color buttons. Also, PC PEQ is not necessarily easier to handle, you also need some understanding to get what you want. And it happens at a cost of increasing noise-floor level or losing some volume output.
And what's the problem with having an 3,5mm --> 2x RCA cable to the speakers? "I choose not to." It's the obvious solution here.
MQA is being discontinued, even by Tidal. It was a money-extraction marketing ploy that failed.
Hey man, I respect your opinion, but still what you are saying is two sides of the coin. I did not said anything wrong, nor technically incorrect. It did not fit my needs, and as a reviewer I had to address those. This MQA story completely missed me, i started looking at it after someone else, also point it out in the comments. To me streaming is most accommodating way to listen music, but i alwaysy prefer listing more through cd/vynil /dsd-24bit through my usb. Nonetheless, thank you for watching my video, it is always appriaciated, I hope you willy find enjoyment in some other reviews i did. Cheers
I agree with all u said about the sound of the chord
Thank you for watching my review, really appriaciate it!
Sound is great right out the box no tweaking but i hate the adjustments because i keep forgeting how to so i just leave it as a simple use with no adjustments
That is the same how I use it recently.
Once I sussed that the colours go in rainbow sequence and watched the Chord tutorial video once it was way (and saving setting s).
I have a pair of senheiser 800s and wounder woukd the chord mojo 2 and wounder if the ifi zen amp dac combo would be better than the chord mojo 2 but im not sure.
Purely sonic wise go to Mojo 2 it is a superior DAC in that regard. The only problem I see is that it has only 3.5 jack, you will need an adapter for Sennheiser 800. And dont buy Chinese ones, buy a proper from like Audioquest. But great plus for Mojo 2 beside sound, is that it is portable, so you can carry it around home while you listen, or when you want to go to supermarket to buy groceries. Plus for Ifi Zen is that it is a much cheaper device.
I own both Mojo 2 & Zen Dac V2 (no Zen amp) and Mojo 2 is clearly a much better DAC, haven't touched the Zen with a finger ever since I have the Mojo (a year now). It's a more organic, less digital sound vs Zen, with better timbre, more balanced FR, less tiring treble, slightly pronounced midrange & bass (which is typical the higher up the ladder of well implemented DACs and AMPs you go). Plus EQ (I don't really use crossfeed, like the headphone effect) & portability are great.
Animales is the 2018 remix, there is no 2022 version.
You are right, what i meant is that what i listened have been released in 2022. With new packing and looks. For some reason I thought it was 2022 remix, but even in booklet (i am looking at it now) it says 2018 remix.
Mojo 2 can do 32-bit and DSD256.
Yap, that mistake will hunt me the rest of my life. :D
@@HIFIDaydreaming 😂
There is no really alternative to mojo 2 if you want to have a superior sound on the go.
I also want to use mojo with active Klipsch speakers. I wonder how it will work.
You are absolutely right sir! And regarding, and no matter what Klipsch speakers you have, I think adding external DAC to them, will definitely enhance sound in one way or other!
@@HIFIDaydreaming I’ve connected Mojo 2 today. I was nearly in tears. The sound is so beautiful. I can’t believe how much better it made my speakers.
One downside is that it get’s hot. That means that battery will need replacement sooner than later.
I am so glad to hear that. At least Mojo 2, unless like Mojo 1, has smart charging which should prolog the life of Mojo battery. Mine is almost constantly being charged as it is part of my setup regularly. @@pistopitpit
@@HIFIDaydreaming mine is constantly being charged despite me having it constantly connected to power source. Desktop mode showed just once for after having mojo connected to power for entire day. All this despite power light colour on mojo was that charging is the best possible.
@@pistopitpitStrange, I use it mostly at my desk and it always sits in desktop mode (UV power light)
Someone else tested toppong A90 vs mojo 2 and overall mojo beat it out.
Incredible, i never had them side by side at my place. But mojo 2 is just incredible
I had a Mojo 2 for a few days, it would cut out and go all white noise. I had connected it to a Mac mini. Kept repeating annoyingly. Just turned it back in, not sure if it was a one off issue/bad unit. The transients were just standout. Is it really that much better than my RME ADI 2, not sure.
Hi man and thanks for watching my video. It is probably faulty unit, I have no idea what else could it be. Maybe some drivers are having collision to communicate with DAC, don't know. RME ADI 2 is amazing as well, and depending what you want from sound you can go both ways. But fact is that RME have far more features and inputs, and additional addons. Which makes it far more versatile device comparing it to Mojo 2. But Mojo 2 is much more cheaper, and that is why in my opinion makes it a better DAC.
Those issues are connected to Apple devices, not universal to Mojo 2 itself. Mr Chibs on YT refers to it in his 2 Mojo 2 videos.
I like mojo 2 but desktop mode almost never kicks in, battery is keep charging and charging despite me having it connected to power source every time I use it. According to mojo's manual, the light on mojo lndicates that the charger I use supplies maximum charging power. I start to suspect there is something wrong with my unit. If anyone could share their experience with it as perhaps this is normal behaviour?
It should charge constantly. If the light on the mojo 2 when turned off is purple, than everything is fine. When the light becomes purple, it means it charges but with less power, aka desktop charging
@@HIFIDaydreaming the problem is that it rarely get's to this point where the light is purple, it continues to chrage for over half a day starting from green than turning blue and if I hold it enough hours it will turn purple. Then the nxt day process repeats. Why would it repeat if it ended up purple a day before? It feels a bit strange.
Also when I connect mojo to a charger there is a electricity leak into Mojo's chasis. Like a bit of electric tingling under fingers when I touch it, potentially due to poor grounding. This happens only when mojo is connected to charger. And I mean any charger as I've tried few different chargers and even ny lptop usbc. Does your mojo doing this sort of thing as well? I am starting to believing that my unit is faulty. Many thanks.
@@pistopit7142 it can take few hours for it to turn purple, but when it does it stays that way until i remove it from charger. If when connected to charger, it changes colors often....than somerhingi s wrong. You should contact chord service on their web site, or just try to ask for another unit if it is still under warranty. There could be other problems, mainly with your charger, but you said that you have tried few different ones, and it is still the same. And that electric tingling you get, should not happen unless there is some bad issues with grounding of current in your home. But the best way is definetly to contact chord support and ask for help.
@@HIFIDaydreaming Thank I will get in touch with them.
@@pistopit7142 Maybe you disconnect it from power for the night?
Or the power source that you have it connected to is too weak? I have it connected to IFi iPower2 and it sits at UV power color, successfully in desktop mode.
Cables sticking out from both sides, it's awkward to put into pocket for such a small unit, what a pity!
But still it is one of the more compact DACs, that have premium sound. So you sacrifice a bit of comfort for great sonic experience. :D
Indeed, my 2k dollar equipment doesn't sound better than this seriously, sometimes I wonder my hobby ends here.@@HIFIDaydreaming
Impossible to remember? There are only few colours to remember, lol. It literally took few hours to remember everything
Well I am happy if you enjoy your device. But don't you think learning curve of few hours, to do simple commands is not correct? I am not saying it is bad device, i love chord mojo 2, but user expiriance is just not good. And ofc it is my subjective opinion.
@@HIFIDaydreaming it could definitely be better. Either way, thank you for your review :)
Tells you a lot about the reviewer and his memory or more likely his attitudinal issues, as the impossibility and “nightmare” of volume adjustment are his personal problems. To help his terrible memory, Chord thoughtfully etched minus and plus on the case for the middle buttons for volume, eq etcetera. How intellectually challenging is it to sequence through 6 colours with the left hand button to adjust crossfeed or eq? If 0db is no colour, all you have to be able to do is to be able to count to 9! Clearly if you can't do this, the Mojo isn't for you, especially if it takes you time to work out that the analogue output requires a 3.5 mm to RCA and yes, a decent Audioquest/ QED/Chord cable is required for output into a system.
He says he has to keep reading the instructions, then complains “there’s no socket for [coax cables]. If he HAD read the instructions, he wouldn’t have missed 3.5 mm coaxial input, taking either single or dual data coax.
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Hi friend, it was never a question of what each button does. It was more about memorising a pattern of what which color represent. And when you are on +3 in eq, and you return tommorow do i need to remember that it is a light teal. Or do i have to always return it to 0, and add or remove decibels and count to know how much i have added and removed. Do i have to remember which color represents lower treble, which color is high bass etc. It obviously is a bad user expiriance, and i am shocked that you defend it so passionately. I completely understand that this is a mobile device and some sacrifices where made, and my review where mostly positive. But some dacs in this price range do have a bit better user expiriance and ease of use. And there is no shame in there, especially how well does this dac sound. Nonetheless thank you for watching my video, hopefully you will find more merit in some other videos.
Yes Rob must got the help from a woman idea to use color push knobs , very not so smart , men like uncomplicated setup , women may not mind the figure out process , the mojo 2 wouldve been even bigger in popularity if it had a lcd showing what the heck you doing .
I agree but, it would probably cost much more. As it would require additional shielding and engineering for circuitry from static noise caused by screen. But we all can dream. 😁
@HIFIDaydreaming I probably would've been willing to pay more because it sounds good and I know it can sound better if I knew how to continually work those freaking buttons lol
@@Angel-AbC9 John Franks, CEO of Chord (a man), designs the aesthetics of products. Rob is not responsible for that part in any way.
@Peace_Guard ok didn't know . So I did see many not liking that style and mentioned Rob name , plus when giving positives about the chord they praise Rob so I saw fit to let it be known the bad part about it .