Chord Mojo 2 Portable DAC & Headphone Amplifier Review & Comparison | Moon Audio

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It's been a long time coming. "Mobile Joy" is about to get twice the joy, as we can now happily say that the long awaited Mojo 2 is finally here. More joy, better specs, and happier music enthusiasts all around, right? The original Mojo was a groundbreaking and beyond-popular device, offering some of the best sound and fidelity you can get in a super-small and portable package. On top of the appealing size, so too was the price tag, making for an affordable unit that wallets of every size and amount could obtain.
0:00 | Introduction
0:30 | 3.5mm Ports
1:20 | Battery Life
2:42 | Amplification & Power Output
3:52 | FPGA Chip: Xilinx Artix 7
4:32 | Notable New Features
5:21 | Why These Features are Important
6:25 | USB-C Implementation
7:32 | Connection Options
8:17 | Mojo 2 & Poly Compatibility
8:41 | New Buttons & Controls
10:00 | No MFi Certification
10:37 | Get Ready to Memorize Color Modes
11:21 | Sound Quality Improvements?
13:05 | Conclusion
13:55 | Learn More
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  • @allansh828
    @allansh8282 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for supporting our business! 🙂

  • @vicequi8785
    @vicequi87852 жыл бұрын

    Is there an audible noise floor with sensitive BA IEMs such as Campfire Audio’s Andromeda or Ara?

  • @alfredtolentino8614
    @alfredtolentino8614 Жыл бұрын

    Can I incorporate this in my main system? No dedicated fixed line out....

  • @user-eb5ri3nf9d
    @user-eb5ri3nf9d2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GT-Diaries
    @GT-Diaries2 жыл бұрын

    Needed to be a type c connector, otherwise the update has been eagerly anticipated.

  • @isaac7272
    @isaac72722 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dante19890
    @dante198902 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only your ears can be the judge. Give it a try! 🙂

  • @cannibalholocaust3015

    @cannibalholocaust3015

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why would they make a mini Hugo 2 ? If it’s better than Hugo then it’s an incredible achievement

  • Жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! The Mojo 2 has Intelligent Desktop Mode for this very reason. You can learn more about it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hH-kl9Ohp7S_mJM.html

  • @laika25
    @laika25 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    Жыл бұрын

    Learn more about the Mojo 2's operation in our video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hH-kl9Ohp7S_mJM.html

  • @GadZookz
    @GadZookz2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rob, you can check out our instructions on that in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hH-kl9Ohp7S_mJM.html

  • @LanciaD50
    @LanciaD502 жыл бұрын

    is it possible to store more presets of eq or must the changes be made from time to time? thank you

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Stay tuned for an even more in-depth look at the Mojo 2's new features, coming soon! 🙂

  • @AliArghavan

    @AliArghavan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately No

  • @cannibalholocaust3015
    @cannibalholocaust30152 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @cannibalholocaust3015

    @cannibalholocaust3015

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ie have microSD expansion but also dedicated hard drive in mojo & poly sized unit. I’m sure they’ve got ability to do so.

  • @fedebo1233
    @fedebo12332 жыл бұрын

    Between Chord mojo 2 (connected to a smartphone) and Astell & Kern sr25 MKII, which sounds better?

  • @drewbaird8126

    @drewbaird8126

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mojo 2 all day long:)

  • @fedebo1233

    @fedebo1233

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@drewbaird8126 Thank you!

  • @harrisarp3841
    @harrisarp3841 Жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @harrisarp3841

    @harrisarp3841

    Жыл бұрын

    @@moon-audio thank you!!!

  • @pistopitpit
    @pistopitpit4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @laika25
    @laika25 Жыл бұрын

    Can i connect a cd player via the coaxial input?

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    Жыл бұрын

    Any source that uses a standard coaxial digital output will be compatible with the Mojo 2, including a CD player! 🙂

  • @laika25
    @laika25 Жыл бұрын

    Can you recommend some usb (micro and or c) cables? Thanks.

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @kyron42
    @kyron422 жыл бұрын

    How can a headphone cable warm up the top end if it doesn't change the frequency response? What is it changing?

  • @vonelli241
    @vonelli241Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @dangeorgecommunications
    @dangeorgecommunications2 жыл бұрын

    Fab video, awesome British-made product.

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dan, we agree! 🙂

  • @13thnotehifireviews7

    @13thnotehifireviews7

    2 жыл бұрын

    You need to sort out the wrattling spheres to get that accolade but it sounds tremendous.

  • @ryko79
    @ryko792 жыл бұрын

    Why is it priced at your store significantly higher than the exchange rate would suggest?

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Maver1ck911
    @Maver1ck9112 жыл бұрын

    "Black dragon cables to warm up the top end... but it doesn't change the frequency response" LOL.

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Materials change coloration. EQ's change frequency response.

  • @Maver1ck911

    @Maver1ck911

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@moon-audio coloration is an alteration of frequency response insinuating its a tone control. Just sell your cable jewelry don't embarrass yourself.

  • @slair76116

    @slair76116

    2 жыл бұрын

    Light a candle to expedite the burn in and warmth

  • @podfuk

    @podfuk

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Maver1ck911 sound signature of usb cables, Im done with audiophiles 🤣

  • @EnnTomi1
    @EnnTomi12 жыл бұрын

    price?

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @greenbow7888
    @greenbow78882 жыл бұрын

    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

    @dante19890

    2 жыл бұрын

    Acc to Rob watts the half speed doesn't matter much

  • @greenbow7888

    @greenbow7888

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @dante19890

    @dante19890

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @greenbow7888

    @greenbow7888

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @dante19890

    @dante19890

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @allansh828
    @allansh8282 жыл бұрын

    Can you take out that chip inside Apple CCK and put it inside a dragon USB? It’s so annoying dealing with that adapter.

  • @EnnTomi1

    @EnnTomi1

    2 жыл бұрын

    in theory yes, but its apple product, probably need to pay apple to do that.

  • @moon-audio

    @moon-audio

    2 жыл бұрын

    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. 😐

  • @S.M.A.Batista
    @S.M.A.Batista2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Amadis37
    @Amadis3710 ай бұрын

    Really? dac and soup?

  • @nikolaygramchev
    @nikolaygramchev2 жыл бұрын

    MQA!?

  • @damdl96

    @damdl96

    2 жыл бұрын

    No thank you.

  • @nikolaygramchev

    @nikolaygramchev

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@damdl96 I was asking about the Mojo 2. And not how much you like MQA.

  • @damdl96

    @damdl96

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nikolaygramchev I know, Chord hasn't backed the use of MQA for proven reasons. The Mojo 2 is no different.

  • @allansh828

    @allansh828

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just ignore MQA, it’s useless

  • @kyron42
    @kyron422 жыл бұрын

    The hd800s is an is a hd800 that has had dampening applied. I think not.

  • @doifeellucky
    @doifeellucky2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @CaptainCrunch823

    @CaptainCrunch823

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you experience channel imbalance at low volumes with the zen dac v2?

  • @doifeellucky

    @doifeellucky

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @CaptainCrunch823

    @CaptainCrunch823

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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!

  • @doifeellucky

    @doifeellucky

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CaptainCrunch823 I doubt that has changed in the V2 so probably best to try something else.

  • @edromani4685
    @edromani4685 Жыл бұрын

    This company has the WORST customer service ever. I ordered a Poly mojo and it is like begging to deliver it. Really disappointed

  • @atoz6552
    @atoz65522 жыл бұрын

    Blah blah blah

  • @chupaaachup4552
    @chupaaachup45522 жыл бұрын

    Mojo2 is hyped, looks childish with the colored balls and does not even has a balanced pcb. Micro usb?? Really? Idiots. Save your money.

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