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Mojo Audio Mystique X SE

In a recent post where I was asking for cable recommendations for my system, most recommended DAC first (my weakest link), then maybe amp, then cables. I am looking for an end game (for me) DAC. The subject DAC from a price standpoint is endgame (again for me). The form factor is perfect, the reviews are mostly great, it won the excellent 6 DAC comparison by @mitch2., although the Holo May KTE was not in the test, but is a consideration. 

@soix feedback: 

I haven’t heard your Qutest or the Mojo, but from everything I’ve read they’re very different sound profiles with the former being more of a white wine and the latter much more of a red, so the question becomes if it goes too far in the other direction for your tastes.  If you’re looking for a warmer/fuller sound you may love the Mojo or you might find it a little too much of a good thing and/or too polite up top so having the ability to return it is key I’d think.

I am a little concerned with the potential warmth & lack of detail. Also, USB and linearly based upon the Stereophile review. However, I am looking for a DAC that is very musical & and reduces or eliminates ‘digital glare’.

The digital side of my system: Aurender N150 > Chord Qutest w/sbooster+ultra > PS Audio BHK pre > Moon 330A > KEF Reference 3’s.

Before I buy, I am looking for feedback from previous or current owners along with those who have heard the Mojo Mystique and how it would fit in my system, along with other DAC’s you might recommend. Thanks!

 

signaforce
calieng
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You could sell your other Aurender source and Chord DAC and get the Aurender A1000.

I picked up a used one on here for a good price. It is really fantastic sounding. There is something to be said for a high quality all in one with every internal component tuned to each other. Also provides Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect where older Aurenders do not.

I have a variety of Holo Audio, Denafrips, Lumin, Chord etc to compare and the all in one Aurender holds its own against them.

A Qutest is not to the same level.

I do have a LTA Aero DAC on order for a different system but has not arrived yet. Maybe worth looking at if you need to warm up the sound a bit and still just want to swap out the DAC.

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signaforce OP
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@calieng Thanks. I probably prefer a separate DAC. My N150 is a current streamer, sells for the same retail price as the A1000 & is compatible with Qoboz connect, but I use & like conductor. 
The LTA is a potential, but prefer to avoid tubes & it was bested by the Mojo in the 6 DAC comparison, albeit the Mojo was a slightly different & better model.

daytrader
195 posts
 

Which one are you thinking about?  He’s currently got a few dac’s on sale 

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signaforce OP
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@daytrader The mojo mystique x se. Doubt @mitch2 is selling that one. 

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curiousjim
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@signaforce 

I’ve been interested in upgrading from my Pontus ll, but hesitant in buying without hearing something first. I really like the sound of the Pontus ll and might just move up their chain, but…
I’m also toying with getting the new PMG preamp.  PSA is offering $3K in trade in for the BHK Preamp.

BTW, where is Mitch selling the Mystyique?

 

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