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Waiting (im)patiently…
Oh wow, you already got one? They’re shipping then? Did you pre-order?
Yes, I was able to get a Mojo 2 from the first batch due to my pretty good connections to one or the other HiFi dealer here in Germany.
Another chapter is whether I can recommend this almost 600 € expensive amp DAC without further ado.
As a mobile maniac, I now have one or the other possibility of comparison, and after two days of intensive listening sessions, I’m not so sure.
I will certainly give the device and my ears a lot more time with a whole range of earphones / headphones.
But I’m not spontaneously flashed by the Mojo2, as I was with the two ifi devices Gryphon or iDSD Signature, for example.
It will still take a moment to find the perfect symbiosis between the Mojo2 and the most suitable earphones / headphones for him.
I’ve been enjoying the Mojo 2 for a couple of days now, maybe 5-6 hours in total so far. My initial impression is it sounds really really good. I’m not good at critically discerning what I hear and then describing it in writing as many of you are, but what I can say is it sounds very smooth and does a great job in making lower quality streaming (like internet radio) sound very good.
So far I have paired it with TRI I3 Pro’s (
), Dunu SA6’s (
), and Aune Jasper’s ().
Mojo 2 makes a cool little stack with the Hiby R3 Pro. I like using the R3 as a transport, as it works as a Roon endpoint (via AirPlay) and I can also get other content to it from my iPad or iPhone (also via AirPlay). Yeah you’re limited to 16 / 44.1 this way, but the Mojo makes that sound just fine.
The R3 matches the size of the Mojo perfectly. Use a little Blu Tack and you’re all set. I also have a Poly, but the user experience with that is garbage (or rubbish if you’re in the UK). Dropouts and a poor control app make it a no go for me. The R3 is less expensive and just a better piece of gear.
So is the Mojo 2 worth the upgrade from the original? My answer is a solid “yes.” Not inexpensive, but IMHO it is worth the price. I’m interested in your comments and experience…
Nobody else has a Mojo 2? Surprising…
I will have one to test soon-ish. 
(Or, I could just buy one ASAP and not wait 
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Improved detail over the original Mojo? Absolutely.
SQ loss in desktop mode? I have no idea, as I am now using it exclusively with Poly… but I would highly doubt it.
Equivalent to Bifrost 2? Again, no idea as I have never heard the Bifrost 2.
What I can say is to my ears the Mojo 2 is probably the best DAC I have heard. I stick primarily to IEMs and stream Roon to it via Poly. I haven’t touched my Hiby RS6 DAP since I got it. I’m thinking of selling my Honey H1, R6, and RS6 as the Mojo 2 is just that good.
Does it sound more spacious than Mojo 1?
Honestly I would say your IEMs or headphones will have more to do with that than the DAC.
I’ve spent some time now playing with the EQ filters and that does help dialing in whatever sound you enjoy most. The Mojo 2 imho is definitely an upgrade from the OG.
I won’t have Mojo 1 or BF2 around anymore to compare it, but now it will be against a Gungnir. 
interesting thread… pretty quiet for such an anticipated product. Perhaps its the gryphon, the lack of bluetooth, and so many other desktop options at lower prices that have silenced this product?
$500 Memorial Day sale for the Micro iDSD Signature is what made me move on from this product. I probably would’ve bought one had they been in stock. Feels like they’ve been out of stock since it launched.
This praise from GS made me pay attention to the Mojo 2. Plus, I’ve only just got an OG Mojo and it pairs really well with my Timeless. Really nice on my work speaker system too.
Chord Mojo 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier the best DAC under $1000?
Hello! Somebody compared mojo 2 to bifrost 2? Which dac is better?
Going to be reviving this thread with a few posts and extended thoughts. I do have the Bifrost 2/64 hooked up to a Woo audio WA7. Also Recently spent a couple weeks auditioning the Aune S9C Dac/amp paired with the S17 Pro amp. Both pricey stacks.
My primary headphones have been the ZMF Atriums, ZMF Bokeh, and I’ve done some limited listening with the the HD 6xx and Focal Clear OG.
I’ve had the Chord Mojo 2 for about almost 2 weeks now, and while I’m not a fan of the reliance of micro usb for power ( I have a workaround that I’m satisfied with using a magnetic adapter)… as purely a DAC, I feel the Mojo 2 tops the Bifrost 2/64, and definitely beats out the Aune S9C Pro. The one caveat being lack of balanced output, which might be important for some gear.
I plan on giving it more time, but I will likely sell off the Bifrost itself as well, as I’ve found the pairing of the Mojo 2 > WA7 to be an overall more pleasing combination. While the Bifrost 2 is warmer sounding, the Mojo 2 still manages to have a less fatiguing top-end, which is important to me. You can also make the Mojo 2 sound warm or even warmer than the Bifrost thanks to it’s DSP EQ, but it’s not necessary, rather a nice option. It’s great to tone down the top end sizzle of the Atrium or do the opposite and add a bit more detail and open up the Bokeh a bit more.
There are more comparisons and reasons for me to go over but want to spend more time with the unit and think about how I want to articulate those impressions over time. But it’s definitely been a unit that has forced me to rethink and reconsider my entire perspective on Chord (previously negative, you really do have to try stuff for yourself) and the type of sound I want out of my audio chain overall.
Lastly, as you can see in the photos, I also picked up the Poly unit. More thoughts on that later. I like it, but it has some heavy caveats and I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone. If you want to add Bluetooth to the unit there are better/cheaper ways of doing it. For WiFi streaming using Roon, it’s very good.
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