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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
mitch2
4,745 posts
 

@no_regrets - your descriptive assessment is similar to what I heard. I said,

“In my listening, the slight emphasis on the upper midrange to high frequencies that I perceived sometimes resulted in a slightly forced presentation in those regions and a touch of hardness to certain recorded material” 

stuartk
4,013 posts
 

@signaforce 

Both TMR and Hawthorne are excellent to deal with, in my experience. Sorry; I can't answer your question about trades. You'd have to contact Hawthorne.  

 

 

 

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signaforce OP
549 posts
 

@tksteingraber emailed Benjamin last night. You are absolutely correct… no differences between the X SE & the X’24 AM, just DOM. The X’25 AM has a different paint job & some improvements in its power supply. 
You were also correct on the TMR listings… assuming the pictures are correct, the SE model is a X’24 AM, & and the X AM an X SE. The naming conventions are confusing at best. 
@stuartk Thanks!

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tksteingraber
784 posts
 

“You are absolutely correct…”

@signaforce   You made my day…I don’t hear that often 🤣.  
Glad you contacted Ben and got the full scoop from the Mojo Man.  I was debating whether to get the X 25 NC or X NC.  In talking to Ben he said the difference was really just aesthetics (case paint) and minor power supply changes.  He said I would be hard pressed to hear the difference in a reference system comparing both side by side.    Fyi - I bought my Mystique Evo B4B 21 from TMR a year or so ago.  They were easy to deal with making an offer, shipped fast, well packed and the unit was flawless.  

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signaforce OP
549 posts
 

@tksteingraber LOL. 

Yes, I bought my first pre & my current streamer from TMR. First rate!
An X NC… interesting. He getting some in as trades?

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