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Chord MOJO 2 REVIEW Time to UPGRADE !?

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  • In this my video review of the new Chord Electronics Mojo 2 a portable headphone amplifier and HiFi DAC that is small is size but big in performance and sound quality and now features too.
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    The new features of the Mojo 2 I enjoyed were the cross feed system and the UHD DSP as well as the improved sound quality from a very comprehensive technical specification. You can find out more about all this iny my website review www.pursuitperfectsystem.com/...
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    Huge thanks to Electromod for loaning me several pairs of headphones to complete this review www.electromod.co.uk/
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    0:00 Intro
    1:21 Mojo 2
    3:56 Cross feed
    5:45 vs Mojo Mk1
    7:15 UHD DSP
    11:21 More features
    14:16 Negatives
    14:44 Final Thoughts
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  • @PursuitPerfectSystem
    @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For more of my thoughts about the Mojo 2 see my website review here www.pursuitperfectsystem.com/chord-electronics-mojo-2-review/
    ALSO I made a mistake with the number of Taps in the original MOJO - to be honest that has no influence on the review as I looked at it after all my listening testing - at the end of the day its an important number but its just a number, I wanted to be less about the technical and more about the practical. Sorry for the mistake though of course.

    • @word2RG
      @word2RG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @PPP does it charge and play from the USB 3 ?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@word2RG it charges independent to the music data stream

  • @thomasbrice8884
    @thomasbrice8884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the informative review and sharing a lot of its new features. It was great seeing your face during the listening experience constantly suprised and to see you not being able to hold back a reaction.

  • @TheEti1980
    @TheEti1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Review. Can't wait to receive my Mojo 2 and Mezze Liric headphones. I have never heard the group Bold so thanks for turning me onto them

  • @AndrewUKLondon
    @AndrewUKLondon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Got my mojo 2, loving it!
    Audio quality on my iems and headphones is brilliant. And love the build quality and design.

  • @JamesWilliams-gf8gm
    @JamesWilliams-gf8gm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review Terry. I own the mojo 1 and will buy this for sure. Needs to wait until after I buy a new preamp though.

  • @milesdufourny4813
    @milesdufourny4813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've owned a MOJO for 4 years now (my previous DAC/headphone amp [was/is] an OPPO HA-2) because most of my music library consists of mediocre or thin recordings I appreciate the warmth and full sound of the original MOJO. I know one thing though, I'll never buy another DAC with a Sabre chip.

  • @gregwx
    @gregwx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    By far one of the best if not the best Review / presentation of Mojo 2.; comprehensive yet concise. Thank you :D

  • @joseluishernandezseptien
    @joseluishernandezseptien 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You are the only reviewer who has pointed out that the bass increases with the Mojo 2 cross feed. I found the same issue, which is not happening on the Hugo 2 that I owned for a while.

  • @DarkoAudio
    @DarkoAudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    New room looking good, Tezza!

  • @Anand.Asrani
    @Anand.Asrani 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting upgrades ,Well explained Terry !

  • @dangeorgecommunications
    @dangeorgecommunications 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A brilliant piece of video analysis, Terry. Nice one.

  • @riccitone
    @riccitone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great/comprehensive review...and thank you for clearing the concept of lossless dsp. No one has quite broken it down like you have. Curious...and pardon my ignorance, but I wonder how many other dacs close to this price range that claim a true lossless dsp? I think the the RME-adi-2 actually boasts such a thing, but this little guy is far cheaper!

  • @Lup0Solitario
    @Lup0Solitario 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    @ 09:19 it's all about the bass
    about the bass no Treble 🤣🤣
    Great review though.

  • @TheCharlesAtoz
    @TheCharlesAtoz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was thinking the same thing-- a Mojo sized M-scaler yesterday!! I am with you. Those prices for the upper echelon products is too stout right now. Affordability goes along way for future purchases.

  • @KITFLETCH1
    @KITFLETCH1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant review. Especially as I had one for Christmas!

  • @markrichmond6860
    @markrichmond6860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a interesting review sounds like a a really great product. Funds are a bit stretched at the moment but if my numbers come up who knows

  • @briantooze3415
    @briantooze3415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love my Mojo / Poly and will probably upgrade. Still waiting for Chord to make a dedicated Mojo / Poly mains powered system which can read music from a large SSD.

  • @Villaboy78
    @Villaboy78 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rocking the DCA Aeon 2 glitter cherry look 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @kkjrees
    @kkjrees ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got a great deal with richer sounds (£360 mojo 2 open box) compared with £220 for a cobalt , so an extra £140 gets me a British made solid piece of kit that is amazing as obviously I can use it with my system or upstairs with my headphones, or £220 for a glorified usb stick from the septics that I understand comes apart at the top when the glue gives way. Chord are the kings when it comes to 0’s & 1’s, great channel, and you must be doing something right if mr Darko is commenting on your room 😂

  • @Joe-ux2vy
    @Joe-ux2vy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great in-depth review Terry. Very tempted to go back to Mojo. Been running a Hugo2Go set up but very intrigued to try this new DSP implentation.

    • @funcionyforma
      @funcionyforma ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you?

    • @Joe-ux2vy
      @Joe-ux2vy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@funcionyforma certainly did though I still find myself reaching for the Hugo2 most of the time.

    • @funcionyforma
      @funcionyforma ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Joe-ux2vy thanks! Is it for the sound quality or a funcionality thing?
      I'm between getting the mojo 2 for 500 USD or the Hugo 2 for 1.500. Is it whort the the money difference?
      How do you compare both of them in terms of sound? Have you use them only as headphone amp or as a dac in a two channnel system too? Thanks in advance

  • @keithbertschin1213
    @keithbertschin1213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a Mojo in my pocket or am I pleased to see you? Always excited for new video Tel!

  • @pashaharrison230
    @pashaharrison230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    how do you compare it to hip dac 2 ?

  • @dextercool
    @dextercool ปีที่แล้ว

    That Soichi Terada tune is very listenable ;) awesome track - cheers!

  • @michaelwadge5999
    @michaelwadge5999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent review. I have a Mojo 2 on order. I also have an M- Scaler, which I use with my Hugo TT2. I cannot imagine I will ever wish to use the Mojo 2 with the M- Scaler, but who knows? Incidentally, I also own a pair of Dan Clark headphones although mine are the Aeon 2 Noires, which need a lot of driving but I really like them.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you also devilishly handsome bald with a dad bod belly. Could we be doubles ... ??

    • @michaelwadge5999
      @michaelwadge5999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem I still have a very full head of almost white hair as I am pretty ancient, but still active and not too deaf as yet to enjoy my music. I will not comment on my own rather ample belly!

  • @davidrivera2165
    @davidrivera2165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice review Terry. For entry level portable or home headphone dac ifi is hard to beat for their price. Chord Dave with M Scaler is a world beater for sure.
    I could not keep my eyes if the Kinki Studios EX M1 integrated you had in the background. Talk about affordable world beater, that is one for sure. I look forward to your review. Congrats on your listening space. It must be painful to have lost the dedicated Home Cinema. Thanks always

  • @jinx20001
    @jinx20001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just ordered one of these, been using a soundblaster gc7 for desktop use and then decided to buy some audio 64 U12t in ears so wanted something that will be an upgrade in sound for desktop with some kind of ability for on the go and here we are.
    how do they perform with IEM's, whats the soundfloor like, hiss etc? nice video and presentation, easy voice to listen to, gave a sub, cheers.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didnt notice any hiss but I don't really do iems they don't really like my ears too golden for them. Sorry thanks for the sub appreciate it

  • @sheltergimme3487
    @sheltergimme3487 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello,I am still wondering how long will it take for charging to full battery?thansk a lot

  • @r08zy
    @r08zy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do I “think” we’ll see a mojo sized m scaler from Chord within the near future? No. Do I hope we see it, absolutely. I would love to have one that snaps in between the Mojo 2 and Poly (although it’ll make that device stack a bit of a brick and a lot more noticeable) I would love to see Chord release one and will definitely buy it if they do.
    Great review Terry, thanks

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didnt mean near future I meant in thr future :) sorry

    • @r08zy
      @r08zy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem No I got that, but I want one now lol

  • @rajendrabiswas
    @rajendrabiswas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How is mojo 2 for movies and gaming via optical ?

  • @justanobody4983
    @justanobody4983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it worth it for a stereo application? Keeping it pluged in while in use?

  • @burghelvasile3313
    @burghelvasile3313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Would you recommend using the Chord mojo 2 as a desktop dac for a Marantz pm 6006 amp and Dali oberon 3? I don't know what to buy. Thank you.

  • @tomlathrop4094
    @tomlathrop4094 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you comment on comparison of the mojo 2 to the Woo Audio Topaz? I use Focal Clear headphones

  • @yeahright3733
    @yeahright3733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has the around the same taps as the QUTEST, so it should be comparable to the QUTEST?

  • @clabbem74
    @clabbem74 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a nice review.... I have always wondered, how different will a mojo 2 be compared to what you will hear in a qutests or hugo? and you have answered me, it is very close to the qutest at half price 11:34

  • @JTB--
    @JTB-- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'll be on the lookout for the original Mojo on the used market now. Snag one used for $200 and you've got a bargain

  • @hughwilson3683
    @hughwilson3683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am finding it so much more musical than the Mojo 1 and very smooth but with less emphasis on warmth in the sound. This is by no means a cold and clinical sound and once you are used to it, it just sounds 'right'. I use the 2 to directly drive B&W M1s on the desktop (no additional amp) which was how I used the 1.
    It took a while to get used to the sound which is really quite different from the 1. The sound is considerably better than the 1 and I would recommend people to upgrade. It has the kind of magic I used to enjoy with Vinyl but with astonishing levels of detail mixed in. Obviously it will depend how good the input to the device is I use mine from a Mac Mini with Curious cables and an Uptone Regen with balanced power supply (which doubles the cost...) The great thing is how brilliant it sounds with 'ordinary' sources such as Spotify.
    I think the next generation of Chord DACS will be truly spectacular if this is anything to go by.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is what I said here in this review and knew people would feel the same once they had a chance to compare beyond the numbers on paper alone

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤗 THANKS TERRY …AWESOME REVIEW OF THIS KIT…BUT not in the budget 😞😉😍😍😍

  • @jamesbush2720
    @jamesbush2720 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review!!

  • @NorthCountyRealEstateTeam
    @NorthCountyRealEstateTeam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the drawbacks of the orignial Mojo was the inability to connect to iPhone without the added Poly. Have they changed that? For example can you input soundvia bluetooth? Can you use a Lightning to USB-C cable?

  • @jaroslavfricek7772
    @jaroslavfricek7772 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you ❗️✌️Is it true it takes around 30min for the Mojo 2 to warm up and sound good ❓ 😅

  • @shanestephenson8423
    @shanestephenson8423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice video Terry this thing sounds like an absolute bargain considering the improvements and upgrades in sound quality and the extra features.
    And I think a small type m-scaler would be a marketing Bonanza for Chord electronics, they'd almost be mad not to do it.
    🎧😁👍

    • @boxhunters
      @boxhunters 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Created some pictures of that that hopefully will inspire Chord but seems quite impossible to squeeze into that format 😂
      th-cam.com/video/tPK56HQKwMg/w-d-xo.html

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    @CesarEnglishTeacherCesar7Peru 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @philippelabrecque6658
    @philippelabrecque6658 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wondering how it stacks up against the Qutest? Thanks!

  • @anthonyberryman3443
    @anthonyberryman3443 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Terry, did you change any settings when listening to the Aeon 2 closed.
    Thanks in advance Anthony.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks I think so, I started the review using the DCA Ether and they have a very bold warm and quite on you sound for the bass typical big planar sound so after that most dynamic driver headphones sound very lack lustre. The Aeon are not lacklustre but they are a more off you sound so I likely raised the bass a bit :)

  • @bigblueocean
    @bigblueocean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! You don't mess about Terry. I only just saw this had been released.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah got mine in December sorry maybe I should have mentioned that :)

    • @bigblueocean
      @bigblueocean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem nothing to be sorry for! Glad my favourite TH-camr is well connected.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bigblueocean thanks man getting there slowly :)

  • @hughmanbeing1050
    @hughmanbeing1050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I take it the MOJO 2 still has the rolled off top end of the MOJO. This is my main gripe with the MOJO and has me wanting to hear the Hugo 2. I have to say I was expecting the price to be £500 or more so I might be tempted. Great review by the way thanks.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have total control over how much top end you want that is what the dsp is for you can have +9db at 20hz if you want

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I meant 20khz not hz sorry

    • @hughmanbeing1050
      @hughmanbeing1050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Don't apologise I should have watched the whole video first!

  • @20gibbon
    @20gibbon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought you had the Crossfeed option on the Hugo TT2 you also own, have you played around with the three options? I always go back to turning it off when testing it.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah its on the TT2 and the Hugo 2 as fat as I know but I have never used it before being a purist snob and all that, but after trying it I liked it but I think the ability to tune the sound to balance some bits that don't quite work might be the differnce for using it longer term. End of the day headphones cant be designed to listen like that so it's messing with them so things like bass being a little thick is one of those things that would quickly turn you off even if the rest was good but if you can tune it to not be like it thats a big improvement. Its definitely different thats for sure it's a bit for fun and faux dimensional

  • @TechAudioTalks
    @TechAudioTalks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    looking to upgrade from fiio btr 7 to chord mojo 2

  • @charlesclifton1006
    @charlesclifton1006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good review - thank you. I'd be interested in using this as a stand alone
    DAC for my main room system or even my desktop. I assume that the
    headphone jacks would provide the analogue and obviously with a splitter.
    My concern would be the quality of the cable wherein the splitting occurs.
    Any comments on a quality cable to do the splitting would be appreciated.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can get a physical splitter, an adaptor not a cable made by Audioquest that is ideal

    • @deadline7610
      @deadline7610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Good to know.
      Will one still have the eq function if you send the output to another amp. ?
      Thanks

    • @charlesclifton1006
      @charlesclifton1006 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem ❤I'll check it out now

    • @charlesclifton1006
      @charlesclifton1006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deadline7610 The EQ function should take place in the digital realm
      and therefore not affect the analogue signal as it is well before
      conversion. However, I'd check with Chord - they have good customer
      service in my experience.

    • @gioponti6359
      @gioponti6359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deadline7610 i think this is necessarily so: the only output is the analog (as can be expected for a dac), and direct out w/o volume control or w/o eq does not exist Terry said in the video.

  • @johnmorris3776
    @johnmorris3776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been considering the McIntosh MHA50 for some time. How does the Mojo 2 compares sound wise? Thanks.

    • @howaiwong6072
      @howaiwong6072 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You cannot compare the two mha50 is a power amp, it doesn’t have a build in dac so it doesn’t decode digital music, it only amplifies analog signals

  • @CovertOperative
    @CovertOperative 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terry - is the MOJO 2 DAC in a 2 channel line out scenario comparable or better than the DAC in the Audiolab 6000A?

  • @leonardotov8733
    @leonardotov8733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I own the original chord mojo…. Got very interested in buying the chord mojo 2 until watch reviews…. 2 things are deal killer to me first who in the world would use MICRO usb in 2022 ? I do use micro on my original mojo but wouldn’t consider charging anything via micro usb… but the real deal breaker … why two 3.5 mm instead of a fully balanced 4.4 mm and a single 3.5 mm ??? 2022 my dac/amp must have a 4.4 mm output… no..no.. thanks but no.. what are they thinking ??? Outdated from the get going…

    • @harackmw
      @harackmw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea, no 4.4 seems like a deal breaker.

    • @ForeverYoung007
      @ForeverYoung007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@harackmw At the price that they are asking and considering their failure rates of Chord 1 units, bad batteries circuit boards etc. Not worth the asking price IMO. They clearly want to make enough friction on these units to push people to purchase their higher end desktop units.

    • @harackmw
      @harackmw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ForeverYoung007 Yeah, the unit feels like a throwback and if getting me to spend money was their angle they are mistaken. But I am sure a lot of fanboys who don't mind the vintage features will vote with their wallets.

    • @hughwilson3683
      @hughwilson3683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have a listen, you wont care about those trivial gripes! It is quite considerably better than the 1.

    • @perkulant4629
      @perkulant4629 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There’s clearly a USBC port for connectivity. The micro usb is to keep compatibility with the poly. Nice to not force everyone to buy a new device tbf.
      4.4mm balanced missing is sad though.

  • @imosolar
    @imosolar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review

  • @keithb5612
    @keithb5612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the review. Do you think that the Mojo2 audio quality is comparable to the RME ADI2 DAC FS unit (functionality aside)?
    Thanks again.

    • @Paul-py1oh
      @Paul-py1oh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      same question here

  • @raymondtaylor6966
    @raymondtaylor6966 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes Yes I think there will be a more Affordable M Scaler Certainly hope so ,the audiophile community should give Chord a serious suggestion

  • @braciee5830
    @braciee5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Being a bit fresh and new to all of this. I am rather confused with DSP aspect? Is this almost like a built in equaliser? If so what are the benefits to this as opposed to software EQ?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes dsp is an equaliser, there are technical benefits to Chords implementation I didnt cover in the video but you can look it up.
      The benefit of hardware dsp is it doesn't matter what the source is the sound is always dsp the same.
      Software eq has the benefit of being graphical and potentially more complex and flexible compared to the fixed four frequencies you can adjust in the mojo 2 but if its happening in your computer as the music source and your listening from your phone as the source you obviously won't get the effect.

    • @braciee5830
      @braciee5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem very much appreciate the detailed answer. Subscribed👍

  • @Simon-dn9kv
    @Simon-dn9kv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Given the performance of the Mojo 2, I wonder whether the Qutest is still worth it at 3x the price...

  • @devenmajmudar839
    @devenmajmudar839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi vs Hugo 2 ??

  • @samidanger3666
    @samidanger3666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your dignified geeza accent 👌🧐🤜🤛

  • @edyeded86
    @edyeded86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great review! Did you try using other USB cables with Mojo 2 and source? If so, any effect on SQ?

  • @sotovo
    @sotovo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @pursuit perfect system. Could you compare the Mojo 2 to the Hugo 2 please?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am sorry I don't have a Hugo 2 I would have likely done that comparison and spoke about it in the video if I did, because it would have been good to see how much the eq adds and how the crossfeed compares

    • @sotovo
      @sotovo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Absolutely; along with the overall soundstage presence. Thanks for your review, and getting back to me. Happy Listening - Cheers

  • @iikatinggangsengii2471
    @iikatinggangsengii2471 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the legend

  • @nacarp2000
    @nacarp2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the new room set-up and your reviews, but the second camera angle is annoying and not required. Better when you are talking straight to the camera.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like the difference in composition, if you watch a Netflix documentary they change interview composition a lot because it changes the mood of the narrative. There are other video editing reasons for doing too. I haven't quite nailed it yet but I will

    • @nacarp2000
      @nacarp2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem I think the difference is in Netflix the interviewee is a subject and they are answering questions from an unseen interviewer, not the viewer, they are talking to them. In your case, you are talking to us, not some other off camera person. It's a small difference, but for sure, definitely try different things out. As much as I like Randy (cheapaudioman) can't say I like his laugh tracks he does occasionally, don't do that! But great work Terry.

  • @doifeellucky
    @doifeellucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Terry, great insight as always. In terms of overall sound quality, is this a significant improvement over the Zen DAC with £300 headphones. Thanks.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think you will notice the difference more the better the headphones but it depends on the headphones and how effective the DSP tweaks and crossfeed will be for you - sorry I cant really give you an exact answer

    • @doifeellucky
      @doifeellucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Completely understand, your feedback is much appreciated.

    • @doifeellucky
      @doifeellucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Bought one. Waste of money for me. No better than my Zen DAC V2.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@doifeellucky what headphones and what source are you using??

    • @doifeellucky
      @doifeellucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Grado 325x, but I appreciate probably not good enough. Source is just my PC but hi-res through Foobar 2000. Shows the turquoise light, 176.4, kHz from the manual. Shame really, but disappointed. You were right about DSP and crossfeed. For me only the two middle DSP settings make a difference and I hear nothing significant from any of the crossfeed settings. To be honest I regret getting the Grado. Wish I’d gone for something like the Sundara, though again perhaps not good enough for the Mojo.

  • @pistopit7142
    @pistopit7142 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. Potential issue I have noticed with Mojo 2 is that when mojo is connected to power source the electric current leaks into a chasis. It feels like slight tingling under fingers when you touch the mojo. I've tried many chargers and it is always the same. Does yours doing something similar or perhaps I have a faulty unit? Many thanks.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That doesn't sound right you should get that checked

    • @pistopit7142
      @pistopit7142 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Thanks. I will get in touch with the shop I got it from.

    • @pistopit7142
      @pistopit7142 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So I did return it and got a new unit. The problem is gone. But it has been replaced by another equaly bad. Mojo 2 is picking up mobile phone signal noise when I am on the go. It's the second unit I've tested and I am still getting the noise in my IEMS because cellular signal is interfering with Mojo 2 internals.
      Do you have similar problem or I have a faulty unit again?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pistopit7142 that must be related to the cable you are using or something like that

    • @pistopit7142
      @pistopit7142 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem I am not even connecting mojo 2 to the phone. It happens as soon as mojo 2 is close proximity of the phone. As for the IEMS cable, I am using exactly the same cable and IAMs as with the first unit that did not seem to have this issue. Would you mind checking if your unit is doing similar noise?

  • @rolandlickert2904
    @rolandlickert2904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I had the mojo and switched to iFI Griffin DSD for several reasons. it has a balanced output beside 3.5 and has a screen that gives you helpful info and more options ... to connect to speakers, etc. Definitely sounded better than the old mojo.

    • @Stephenwongdirectimaging
      @Stephenwongdirectimaging 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I am ifi xdsd use . Love it more then mojo 2

    • @bunkerbusterexplore
      @bunkerbusterexplore ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Stephenwongdirectimaging sold my ifi I dsd signature and gryphon when I received my mojo 2. Never looked back.

  • @MRPC5
    @MRPC5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like Chord as a brand, but I'm concerned by reports that some people find some of their offerings "bright" and "harsh," and I'm having a hard time seeing the value proposition, particularly after seeing what's inside the cases.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Something only sounds bright if there is too much treble and not enough bass well you have total control over that so it's more of a moot point with the mojo 2 than a lot of other products.
      If something sounds harsh that can be distortion and I found the mojo 2 to sound extremely clean much more so than you would expect going into some good dan clark headphones.
      Worth considering all this.

    • @hughwilson3683
      @hughwilson3683 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Their DACS sound harsh of you have a substandard source particularly on USB. In my experience with MOJO 1 it was always smooth on the optical input but did not give the magic that the USB input is capable of. That said the USB can sound harsh. I have spent as much on USB cables and conditioners on my MAC Mini as I did on the MOJO, but I have to say the sound is amazing, vocals in particular are ridiculously lifelike. Optical gives me a wonderful full bodied musical sound like my old Turntable but by going all in on USB I get something with way more details and realism.

  • @dangerzone007
    @dangerzone007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does it pair with the Arya stealth?

  • @newdevilman1167
    @newdevilman1167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Chord electronics but why no usb c??

  • @rogel9988
    @rogel9988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg how did you connect it? Is it just usb c to usb c no camera adapter?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes from my IPAD Pro and phone straight USB C but I dont use an IPhone I use a Samsung S21

    • @sfomann
      @sfomann 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      With iPadOS and the newer iPad with usb-c, you do not need the camera adapter. Perhaps older iPad with the newer iPadOS you may be ok too, but I havent tried it. With iPhone you still need one.

    • @rogel9988
      @rogel9988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem thanks! Does it need the original apple or otg cable or can you use any high end usb cable?

  • @timtasker123
    @timtasker123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe that Rob Watts himself does not go anywhere without his M Scaler and he needs it connected to his Chord Mojo,now the Chord Mojo 2

    • @JamesSmith-qy3eu
      @JamesSmith-qy3eu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you seen the price of that M Scaler?

  • @jackamouk
    @jackamouk ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review. Can you charge the MOJO 2 whilst using it? This was always an issue with the mk1 right? thanks

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you can without any issues this time they say

    • @jackamouk
      @jackamouk ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Oooo spicy. Thank you! That's a bit of a game changer for me.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jackamouk wait until you listen to it too 😀

  • @Satyajit_Dey
    @Satyajit_Dey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    During the UHD DSP headphone EQing you were doing the opposite of what you are saying. Like instead of increasing the DB by 1 you were lowering it in the video.
    Otherwise one of the best mojo2 review.

  • @sicness0
    @sicness0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice... do you have any purchase link? I can't find any page to buy it

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty sure they are only available through select dealers rather than on Amazon so there should be local dealers to you whom you can but one from. Sorry I cant help you more

    • @sicness0
      @sicness0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem that means it will be more expensive 😔 thanks for the response

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sicness0 there is a fixed retail price everywhere

    • @sicness0
      @sicness0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem I already found a place here in Chile. They will start selling it by the end of the month. Thanks

  • @user-eb5ri3nf9d
    @user-eb5ri3nf9d 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the centrance hifi-m8 v2 worth an upgrade?

  • @info4jon
    @info4jon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was hoping to have a review as part of the hifi system, not only headphones

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you watch to the end?

    • @info4jon
      @info4jon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Hi, yes I did, am I missing something?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@info4jon if your using the same inputs outputs and controls it will sound the same as a dac amplifier for headphones as a dac for a hifi system

    • @info4jon
      @info4jon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Yes i understood that, I was hoping to get a review of it though listened to on an actula Hi fi high end system to see how it holds up there... Im not interested in using it for headphones :) at the moment im using an arcam IR DAC 2

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@info4jon oh I see you mean a sound demo, if it doesn't say sound demo in the video title there won't be one. TH-cam changes its music copyright policy a lot and that could end up blocking a video like this so I only ever do sound demo videos as separate videos

  • @piglingbland8666
    @piglingbland8666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oi! How do punk rock sound on them things? I like me some classics, Sham 69 like, "C'mon c'mon urry up Harry c'mon, we're goin down the pub!" I lookin to get some new headphone kit like, to play me musics. Ta.

  • @marklobban5354
    @marklobban5354 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sure you've got your tap count comparison right Terry? Mr Darko says there are only a couple of thousand extra?!!

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its very possible I did get that wrong, John is always good for factual accuracy.

  • @MrCarptime
    @MrCarptime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🤝

  • @HaydenAlerte
    @HaydenAlerte 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it me or is the positioning USB-C input look to be some sort of afterthought?
    Nevertheless, I am going to have to try this before committing to it.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its to allow connection to the existing Chord Poly

    • @HaydenAlerte
      @HaydenAlerte 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Discovered that after posting. Thanks!

  • @tomislavvukusic5051
    @tomislavvukusic5051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soichi terada fan ?

  • @jordesign
    @jordesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Something really strange happened to me a couple of days ago.... I was in my local DMV, which had a TV running local adverts and community news & events. Then suddenly and ad for Chord Mojo 2 popped up. That was an extremely weird place to run that ad. it was in a small town in Texas. I was probably the only person in the whole county that has even heard of Chord.... Are they tracking my phone location and targeting me? Seems very strange to me.....

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a crazy story, it must have been tracking you and targeting the ad that is crazy

  • @dante19890
    @dante19890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    maybe hugo 3 next year

  • @2HatHudders
    @2HatHudders 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And I bought the VMV D1se DAC only a few months ago.... Dammit !

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Enjoy it don't stress abour it get the mojo 2 as well :) later on if you feel the need

    • @2HatHudders
      @2HatHudders 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem haha that's fair!! Expensive hobby this 🤣

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@2HatHudders every hobby is expensive I used to do a lot of fishing and spend a fortune on bait and just chuck it all in the water

    • @2HatHudders
      @2HatHudders 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem haha, well i hope you at least caught some fish. I see what you mean.

    • @nacarp2000
      @nacarp2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Golden sound has high praise for the VMV, so don't worry about it.

  • @bobb.9917
    @bobb.9917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I carry my Denafrips terminator with me wherever I go! 😎

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your the person Bob I was referring to who has the "are you pleased to see me" bulge going on

    • @bobb.9917
      @bobb.9917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem DEFINITELY! 🍆 😂

  • @gg0297
    @gg0297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those TADs are end-game for me!

  • @samidanger3666
    @samidanger3666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish the poly wasn't so expensive 🥲

  • @tedmingolla2847
    @tedmingolla2847 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nobody I know uses Poly. Give us fast charging and dump the micro USB, really that ship sailed years ago.

  • @kjellhedberg7779
    @kjellhedberg7779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the electronics in Mojo 2 need to plays for a least 200-300h to open up.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah sure it might get better over time, I didn't put that many hours on it being honest but enough to hear what its like

  • @stevea142
    @stevea142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chord released a Mojo 1.5. Nothing more. Lots of missed opportunities here.

  • @allansh828
    @allansh828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess it’s time to ditch my Hugo2Go

  • @lwwells
    @lwwells 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A "Quantum" Leap? That's a pretty small distance :|

  • @apexracing741
    @apexracing741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love one of these but it's a bit usless for someone who is colourblind.

  • @boobio1
    @boobio1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has gone up in price by 25%.

  • @robertwang7825
    @robertwang7825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This will get clobbered by iterations from Fiio , Ibasso , Cayin etc. I’m sorry to say. We are spoiled for choice , a comparo with what’s on the mkt is more realistic than just Mojo 2 V Mojo 1.

    • @morespinach9832
      @morespinach9832 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not at all. Even IFI is better than those Chinese rubbish. If you own good headphones you’ll listen to the difference. Mojo is better than IFI to my ears.

  • @carminedesanto6746
    @carminedesanto6746 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow ..IFI Go Blue and put money into better IEM’s 🥳

  • @rodpinfold8824
    @rodpinfold8824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No USB C charging and only 2 3.5mm outputs is a massive no no 2022.
    A 2.5 or 4.4 is giving the customer options.
    I wanted but will miss out again for 7 years, why use Scart on a 4K tv 🤷‍♂️

    • @colinpratt2839
      @colinpratt2839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you referring to the lack of balanced?

    • @rodpinfold8824
      @rodpinfold8824 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@colinpratt2839 no but headphone options without adapters, I have an RME with no balanced, balanced isn’t a necessity

  • @billjobes1851
    @billjobes1851 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why aren't you looking at the camera ?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was testing a more Netflix style of presenting using multiple camera angles

  • @rashakikizer9889
    @rashakikizer9889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No MQA support sucks. I was really hoping Chord would embrace it.

    • @brianvoce7196
      @brianvoce7196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Chord saw MQA for what it is and walked away. Now, thanks to Tidal’s botched batch conversions which forced all its users to only receive polluted MQA conversions in place of lossless music, MQA has turned toxic and thousands of Tidal subscribers have walked away too.

  • @lanx0003
    @lanx0003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really pricy for a tiny yet tiny enough for pocketing device.

    • @lanx0003
      @lanx0003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@colinpratt2839 Of course, size isn't everything. Feature isn't everything... Only SQ matters, right! If so, at this price point, this tiny device faces a rather heavy competition. The company wants to recoup R&D cost but so is other companies. Chord is known for its soundstage but, frankly, I felt its SS is a bit artificial, not nature. It seems to regulate the volume level of different "something" to create that spatial effect which sound a bit artificial. For the similar money I will go buy R2R Dac which sounds more natural.

    • @JamesSmith-qy3eu
      @JamesSmith-qy3eu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@colinpratt2839 Your wife knows that.

    • @JamesSmith-qy3eu
      @JamesSmith-qy3eu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@colinpratt2839 About 5 seconds.