More details on Mojo 2’s tone-shaping features in a moment. Chord has graciously included a handy decoder card to help with that. The controls appear complicated in the manual but are easily mastered in a few hours of use. Mojo 2 is housed in a robust, bead-blasted aluminum enclosure, finished in satin black, with lovely polychromatic spherical controls for volume, power, and the menu. The Mojo 2 / Poly combo provides a huge soundstage in a small footprint and exudes exceptionally fine design, features, and sound. MQA fans may need to look elsewhere as Mojo 2 doesn’t offer MQA support.The devices can get pretty warm when using the leather case during extended listening.Poly requires a few steps for waking up the unit and initiating use.Poly’s internal Hot Spot functionality is a touch tricky.The Mojo 2’s headphone outputs lack individual volume controls.Check out our Poly setup video in The Roon Store for help with that. Setup was quick and painless with the Chord GoFigure app. A full charge offers 9 hours of Roon Ready streaming. PCM handling up to 24-bit/768kHz, DSD via DoP to DSD256, and SD card DSD playback. In addition to Roon, it supports DNLA, AirPlay, and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity and FLAC, WAV, ACC, AIFF, OGG VORBIS, ALAC, WMA, and MP3 file formats. Chord calls it a “ fully fledged high-resolution wireless network music player, streamer and SD card playback device with wireless playback and control from smartphones.” Poly is a Roon Ready streaming module that snaps into the inputs of the Mojo 2, making it visible on your home network to Roon. Co-axial, Optical, Mini USB, and USB-C inputs.Mojo 2 can charge in tandem with Poly, even while in use, with a 2A (amps) rated charger. Those who complain about the USB-C input location of Mojo 2 can credit Chord when they realize it was an intentional customer-focused design decision. The original Mojo’s input configuration is preserved on Mojo 2, ensuring compatibility with Poly. Fully charged, the battery provides 8 hours of listening time. Many costly full-size DACs can’t match the Mojo 2’s finesse.īattery management has been vastly improved, and intelligent desktop mode protects against overcharging while in desktop, or component, use. Hugely impressive for a DAC/amp that fits in my 11-year-old’s hand. The Mojo 2 boasts a DAC designed by Chord’s own Rob Watts, and supports up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD256. The Chord Mojo 2, the second generation of the Mojo (originally released in 2015), packs even more performance and features into a smaller enclosure than the original. Let’s take a closer look at their characteristics. The Mojo 2 / Poly is one of our favorite Chord combos because its design facilitates multiple applications: it can pull double duty as a remarkable upgrade for a legacy system, or a formidable desktop audio solution. They fit perfectly with our Roon Ready philosophy: they just work, they provide lush, detailed sound, and most importantly, they help enrich our love of music. If you’ve heard Chord products in action, you’re probably familiar with their excellence in this area. We have an unabashed love for portable, small form factor DACs that improve desktop, mobile, and tablet listening. You’ll come away with a feel for product performance and a clear picture of how well it fits your needs and lifestyle. In Roon Ready Writeups, we’ll spotlight our favorite gear and describe how it enhances the enjoyment of Roon. So, we’re approaching reviews differently and with an intentionally Rooncentric focus. How many times have you heard someone reminisce lovingly about the sensitivity rating of their old JBL L100 speakers? You don’t, they talk about how well they remember and enjoyed their sound. But technical specifications don’t generate much excitement when describing our relationship with the gear that provides the soundtrack to our lives. The internet is chock full of specs-heavy reviews, and like many of our customers, we find those details fascinating. No matter where you are on your Roon journey, aspiring user, recent subscriber, or long-time customer – the Roon Store has something for you. It’s focused entirely on audio equipment that pairs seamlessly with Roon. In December 2021 we launched The Roon Store, the only e-commerce gear site specifically designed with the needs of Roon users in mind.
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