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Chord Electronics MOJO Headphone Amplifier (with DAC) Design and Build: The Mojo is encased in a solid, bead-blasted aluminium shell, making it both durable and stylish. It’s roughly the size of a pack of playing cards, ensuring excellent portability. The device features three polychromatic control spheres for power, volume, and input selection, which light up in different colours to indicate status or settings. The build quality is exceptional, providing a tank-like feel that’s meant to last. Technical Specifications: DAC Technology: Utilises advanced FPGA technology for digital-to-analogue
Ambitious ask. At AUD 400, this MOJO is pricing well above typical used market ranges. Based on recent comparable listings, the median sits around AUD 212, with the interquartile range spanning AUD 143 to AUD 280. Even accounting for condition variables and regional variation, AUD 400 represents a significant premium—roughly 89% above median. Unless this unit is exceptionally low-hours, includes original packaging and all accessories, or has been professionally serviced, it's overpriced relative to what buyers are currently paying for used MOJOs in the Australian market.
Before committing, verify the unit powers on cleanly and that both headphone outputs function without crackling or channel imbalance. Check whether the battery holds charge (the MOJO's lithium cell degrades over years of use) and confirm all original accessories are present—the charging cable and USB input are essential. Ask for the purchase date and usage history; early production units occasionally developed intermittent USB connection issues, so request a demo if possible.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Chord Electronics, a British high-fidelity powerhouse, traces its roots to the aviation industry. Founded in 1989 by John Franks, a former Marconi Avionics engineer, the company emerged from his early 1980s innovations in ultra-reliable, high-frequency switching power supplies for aircraft electronics. Initially too costly for commercial viability, the designs became feasible with advancing components, launching Chord from its Kent headquarters in a renovated pumphouse that remains its manufacturing heart.
The brand excels in premium amplifiers and digital-to-analog converters (DACs), blending Franks' analog prowess with digital expertise from FPGA specialist Rob Watts. Early power amplifiers quickly won acclaim from professional studios like the BBC, Abbey Road, and Skywalker Sound, establishing credibility before shifting focus to consumer hi-fi. Iconic products like the Hugo and Mojo DACs exemplify their boundary-pushing approach, alongside integrated amps and streamers, all handcrafted in the UK without compromise on power, precision, or musicality.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Chord commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its uncompromising engineering, aerospace-grade reliability, and bold innovation. Independent and proudly British, it sets benchmarks in transparency and dynamics, attracting buyers who demand reference-level performance over mass-market concessions.
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