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The Mojo 2’s generation still matters: it remains Chord’s current compact DAC/headphone amp, though newer units may have a 4.4mm output. At £228, this example is a strong deal, sitting below the £236 lower quartile and well under the £273 median from 111 comparable listings. Even with unknown condition, the price leaves useful room for sensible checking.
It is well regarded for its energetic, detailed presentation, substantial headphone drive, flexible USB-C, optical and coaxial inputs, and unusually effective lossless tone controls. Battery management is much better than the original Mojo, with roughly eight hours’ use and cooler charging. Confirm battery behaviour, charging, the illuminated control spheres, and whether the supplied USB and optical/coax accessories are present; otherwise, this is an unusually attractive entry point into a still highly capable portable DAC.
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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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