Chord Mojo 2 review 2024: very interesting device

The Chord Mojo 2 is a very interesting device. It has Chord’s pulse array DAC design, some useful features like customizable EQ and Crossfeed, and some of the best oversampling found in any DAC on the market, all in a very small package. We didn’t like the original Mojo very much, but when we  tried the Mojo 2 at a meet, we were very pleased. We later bought one to use as my own portable source.

We paid full price for this unit with my own money, and all of my thoughts and views are my own. The shape of the Mojo 2 is a little different. You can’t really call it a “dongle,” but it isn’t a DAP that works on its own. It needs to be connected to a phone or another device. Compared to the original Mojo, it also has some improvements for use at the desk, such as a “Intelligent desktop mode” that lets you keep it plugged in all the time without affecting the battery life.

Chord Mojo 2 specifications

Chord Mojo 2 review: Design

The microcontroller is probably the USB receiver, and the ARTIX-7 FPGA is in charge of oversampling, DSP, and running the pulse array converter, which can be seen to the right of the FPGA. This is what sends out the analog data; it does not come from the FPGA directly. The output stage, which is between the two 3.5mm jacks, is then fed by this pulse array. People often think that Chord DACs don’t have an output stage, but that’s not true. You can buy this Chord Mojo 2 from its official website

Chord Mojo 2: Features

The best way to show how small DACs have changed since the first Mojo came out. It’s about the same size and weight and has a high level of clarity and good performance, especially for its size and price. However, it has a lot more features and a more modern look. So how does it compare to Chord’s design.

Chord Mojo 2: Sound quality

Chord Electronics has been making their own FPGA DACs for a while now, but the lossless DPS on the Mojo2 is a World First. It allows for advanced tone settings without affecting the sound quality. Its “UHD DSP” makes it compatible with a wide range of headphones and gives it a lot of freedom when paired with other devices. Its signal line doesn’t have any coupling capacitors, which should give it a more neutral tone balance.

Chord Mojo 2: Battery Life

Chord says that the Mojo 2 can keep going for more than eight hours, which is an improvement. We haven’t timed the battery, but it seems to work for a little less than that. We used it for a few days and got a few sessions. Each time, we were a little surprised when the Chord turned off quickly.

Chord also says that it has improved its Intelligent Desktop Mode technology by rebuilding the power supply unit (PSU) and separating the battery so that it can be used without a battery without affecting the sound output. When plugged into a device and attached to a power source at the same time, the desktop mode can control charging to protect the battery.

Price and availability

In the United Kingdom, the price of a Chord Mojo 2 was £449 as of February 2022. We anticipate that prices in other key marketplaces will be established shortly after this article is published. It’s not a little sum of money, that much is true. This is a high-end device for audiophiles, and you can buy it straight from Amazon; nonetheless, its price is on par with the competition, and its portability makes it ideal for carrying in a pocket.

Final Words

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is the design philosophy behind Mojo 2. It’s a cute little black brick, just like the original, and it aims to give you the best sound quality possible at this price point, just like the original. Mojo 2 is one of the best portable DAC/amps on the market because it sounds great and has great features.

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