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!

 

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Last time I looked, Hawthorne Stereo still had a used Mystique XSE. TMR also has one but unlike TMR, Hawthorne doesn’t charge a restock fee if you return it.

@stuartk Thanks, I saw that & less money. Never done business with them, and trust TMR. Reputable? TMR has offered a very good trade price for my Qutest, Sbooster & qutest stand. Do they do trades? 
I will investigate. Thanks!

Building a high-end audio system is sort of like playing golf.   It’s both fun and frustrating at the same time.   Not to mention the cost of the greens fees. 🤔

@steakster I do both… no wonder I have a twitch… 😏

@no_regrets @mitch2 There is also an X AM on TMR. From what I googled, it doesn’t exist & is probably a X’24 AM. Are there any differences at all between the X SE & the X’24 AM? Thanks!