Chord Mojo 2 versus many DACs

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00:00 Intro
00:30 About Mojo 2
03:35 Smart Power
04:42 Tech Specs
05:41 DSP
07:24 Sound
13:16 vs Topping D70 Pro Sabre
17:08 vs Musician Draco
18:50 vs SMSL SU-10
20:16 vs Topping DX5 (Head-Fi)
21:57 vs EarMen Angel (Head-Fi)
23:26 vs Topping E70/L70
24:06 vs RME ADI-2 FS
24:46 Conclusion
26:05 Bonus: vs Qutest
27:27 Final thoughts

Test system:
Spirit Wind Speakers
Head-Fi:

#hifi #audiophile #dac #stereo

[dougg]

You make something very difficult seem easy . I’ve been around audio all my life but I can’t put into words what I hear . You do it easily and in another language:) love the channel man.

[psysword]

Chord has soul. That's the most important reason that Chifi fails infront of European goods

[mebaugh]

Exceptional review as usual. I own Mojo 2 as well as SMSL SU-9 Pro and Topping A90D stack. Mojo 2 wins with my Arya v3 Stealth. You described the differences perfectly. The odd controls are odd and not a short learning curve, BUT, the ability to tweak eq and cross feed is very addictive and worth it. It’s amazing how you can improve an already clean recording with a few db of bass to tailor the exact listening experience. As a tweaked this lossless DSP eq is subtly magical. My favorite audiophile toy bar none is Mojo 2. Last thing- he forgot to mention Mojo 2 is not a chip based DAC. And according to its designer, Rob Watts, it doesn’t have that chip based sound. I think he is right. Mojo2 is is it’s own thing altogether. Amazing sound!

[Gadgetdad]

Fantastic video as always from a great presenter who is really passionate and informative. Love this channel. 👍🏽

[yearsoldnot]

For me, Mojo 2 became much better with the poly regarding sound quality. Poly is actually a high quality streamer

[guystpierrecomposer]

Good review! The EQ is not a small feature for me. For headphones the advantage of 4 band eq is obvious. But even for speakers it could be really useful, way better than bass and treble on any integrated amp and better than loudness switch for Lo level listening. Apart from ADI 2 I don't know any DAC offering this eq quality.

[harrybrandt]

Amazing analysis. Captures the reasons why I love my Mojo2. I hate to admit it competes with my dCS gear.

[hiraksarma]

Chord Mojo 2 timbre is more R2R DAC like.

[test]

Real man assemble IKEA furniture without a manual...but don't know what to do with spare bolts! :-)

[SatanDynastyKiller]

Chord have just announced price drop on their DACs, including (in the UK) £100 off the RRP of the Mojo 2- taking it from £495 to £395. The email I received from them explains that components used in their DACs have dropped to pre-covid prices, and that they are passing the savings to customers 👏

[dangerzone]

It's getting to the stage where you need multiple DACs for different types of music. Then of course you need different amplifiers and different headphones. Being an audiophile is becoming a lot of hard work and expensive.

[Temmple]

I am now very happy with my R26 and DMP-A6 setup. Great combo for the money.

[mmorales]

How does that little thing sounds so big and tall compared to DACs that weight 20 pounds?! It’s just amazing 🤯

[Anand.Asrani]

Loving your reviews ! Your ability to honestly explain & compare each product's sound character ...keep up the effort !

For me the Mojo's intentionally minimalistic and user-unfriendly design appears highly affected and is therefore decidedly a deal breaker!

[mtnmankeith]

Excellent review! I have my chord mojo 2 connected to a tube amp and it’s amazing.

[nikolaygramchev]

Is it safe to use the headphones output like an output to active speakers? Any precautions or tricks except that I need a 3.5mm to two RCAs?

[seanb]

I think Android phone owners are still traumatized by micro USB 😀

[carlsitler]

My $110 Sanskrit blew my mind. I don't really hear a difference in my $130 Hidizs S9 Pro when I compared them. Does a $1800 or $13, 000 dac sound 1% better? Can my ears even notice? Give me a couple and I'll see.

[ramana]

Man, you've really got a gift for this. Best review video on YT that I've seen. Many thanks.