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The Mojo Gen 1 is notable for packing a genuinely powerful, highly capable DAC/headphone amp into a tiny case. At £140, this is a strong deal: it sits below the £133–£176 middle 50% only marginally, but is £9 under the £149 median and comfortably below the £176 upper quartile. For a working example, that is attractive used pricing rather than merely fair.
Its appeal remains the clean, energetic sound, excellent drive for demanding headphones, dual headphone outputs, and USB, optical, and coaxial flexibility. It also works well as a compact desktop DAC or portable rig, though the internal battery is the one thing worth confirming on an older unit; around eight hours was typical when new, and ageing cells can reduce that substantially. Ask whether it holds charge properly and whether the charging cable is included, but assuming normal operation, £140 looks like a worthwhile buy.
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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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