Chord Mojo 2 - The Next Generation of the Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier

Chord Electronics has updated its beloved portable DAC and headphone amplifier Mojo, now designated Mojo 2 (£395). The update introduces a 4.4 mm Pentaconn balanced output and USB-C charging. One of the two 3.5 mm outputs from the original has been replaced with the Pentaconn connector, opening the Mojo 2 to a much wider spectrum of headphones while retaining the standard single-ended 3.5 mm output. Both headphone outputs feature independent volume memory, allowing precise level adjustment for different headphones.

Chord Electronics also added USB-C charging - the existing USB-C port now handles both data transfer and charging. At the heart of Mojo lies a powerful, custom-programmed FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array); Mojo 2 uses Chord's proprietary digital audio code refined over more than two decades.

A key feature is the lossless UHD DSP, which is completely transparent and allows flexible tonal adjustment across the frequency range without any degradation in sound quality. The Mojo 2 also features an improved FPGA-based battery management system providing faster, cooler, more efficient charging with 75% reduced energy losses and minimum 8 hours of battery life. An enhanced Intelligent Desktop Mode allows permanent connection to a power source without compromising sound quality or battery lifespan.