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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
no_regrets
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@signaforce 

I have the Mojo Mystique X-24AM, which is pretty much the same dac as the X SE.

I absolutely love this dac.  It has a full, rich and dynamic sound with no digital glare. It truly is a great sounding dac, imho.

I have posted links to my youtube channel of it playing in my system in a few of my posts on the 6 dac comparison thread (I think you'd find them in the last 3 pages of the thread) if you care to get a glimpse of what it might sound like.

If you do listen to the videos, I'd recommend listening thru a decent set of headphones vs cell phone/laptop speakers.  Keep in mind, with the youtube compression, and with just using an iphone for the recording... it won't sound nearly as good as in my listening room - but hopefully it gives you an idea.

Best wishes,

Don

soix
11,247 posts
 

@no_regrets  What are the sonic differences between the Mojo and the LTA Aero DAC?

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audphile1
7,980 posts
 

@signaforce thing with the DACs is you just can’t reliably predict the results unless you audition a given DAC in your system. You need to spend a few days with it. It’s not a quick A/B as those only result in mistakes. 
One way or another there’s going to be a price of admission.

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bluethinker
324 posts
 

@signaforce - I agree with @audphile1. Evaluating a Dac has a lot to do with the synergy with your other components. I recently brought in a new SoulNote d2 that paired beautifully with a Luxman 590axii. In the process, I paired a Merason with a gryphon 120 amp and that pairing turned out to be ideal. 

I have really come to appreciate the importance of how a component plays with the other pieces of your system larger system, be it speakers, amp, dac, streamer, cables, etc. 

 

That said, Mitch had great things to say about Mojo dacs! 

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tksteingraber
785 posts
 

Now is a really good time to buy a Mojo DAC.  Ben released  his new Z Dac this past week and current Mojo owners will be selling and trading in their X’s and Evo’s soon. I contacted Ben and I am trading in my Evo AM for a refurbished X NC.  I absolutely love my Evo AM and look forward to what Ben says will be a noticeable upgrade.  Should have it in a few weeks.  The new Z sounds even better but outside my price range.  If truly interested contact Ben..a great guy to work with!

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