Chord Electronics Mojo 2 DAC + Focal Azurys Closed-Back Headphones

The Chord Electronics Mojo 2 is a compact, portable DAC that delivers class-leading sound quality at home or the go with a battery life of approximately 8 hours on a single charge.

When connected to your PC, tablet, or transport devices, it ensures superior audio performance. Paired with the Focal Azury Closed-Back headphones, it offers excellent sound quality wherever you are—at the office, commuting, or in the park. These headphones prevent sound leakage and block out external noise. 

An ideal choice for audiophiles seeking high-fidelity sound while on the move, offered at an exceptional value.

The Focal Azury headphones include a protective case and an in-line remote control with a microphone, enabling effortless music management and hands-free call handling.

Why Closed-back Headphones?

Closed-back headphones are designed with sealed ear cups that only allow sound to reach your ears, ensuring a focused listening experience. This design effectively blocks out external noise, providing excellent isolation. They are perfect for commuting or enjoying music in public spaces, where noise reduction is essential for an immersive audio experience.

For those who are spend the majority of your time listening to music in quieter spaces with headphones, we recommend the Focal Hadeny and Mojo 2s.

Exceptional Design and Sound Quality

The Focal Azurys closed-back wired headphones combine outstanding design with exceptional sound performance, offering immersive listening experiences. Crafted in France, they feature 40mm 'M'-shaped Aluminum/Magnesium dome speaker drivers that deliver dynamic, detailed, and authentic audio. To maximize their performance, it's recommended to run the headphones for at least 24 hours at a relatively high volume with bass-rich tracks, allowing the speakers to stabilize for optimal daily use.

The Name and Inspiration

Inspired by the semi-precious stone Azurite, the Azurys headphones are named for their ability to evoke positive energy, confidence, and dynamism, reflected in their captivating blue colour. Crafted with Focal's distinctive style, they incorporate premium materials like leather, magnesium, and aluminum, ensuring durability and comfort while adapting to any head shape. Compact and comfortable, the Azurys headphones are perfect for enjoying music anywhere, embodying both style and functionality.

Does a DAC improve sound quality?

Yes, a DAC can significantly improve sound quality. The digital-to-analog conversion process is complex, and a high-quality DAC can offer superior sound clarity, detail, and separation compared to an integrated sound card.

DACs convert digitally stored music, represented by ones and zeroes, into analog signals. While a sound card performs this conversion, it also handles other tasks managed by the main equipment, leading to potential inconsistencies and timing errors, known as clocking errors. This can manifest as jitter, impacting sound fidelity and reducing the music's immersion and excitement.

External DACs are specifically designed to prioritize conversion and timing, minimizing jitter and providing a more accurate and true-to-source recreation of digitally stored music.

The Chord Electronics Mojo 2 DAC

Handmade in the UK with a robust CNC-milled aircraft-grade aluminium chassis, the Chord Electronics Mojo 2 offers unparalleled performance, sound quality, and build quality. This advanced portable DAC and headphone amplifier, designed by genius designer Robert Watts, incorporates the latest DAC technology, bringing it close to the performance of the higher-end Chord Electronics Qutest.

Featuring proprietary British digital audio technology and a powerful FPGA processor, the Mojo 2 delivers exceptional sound both on the move and at home, effortlessly driving any headphones. For music just as the artist intended, Mojo 2 brings you closer to the music than any other portable device.

Features include a plug-in mode for home use, an improved battery for portability, a USB-C socket for Android devices, and a sound optimization mode. These enhancements make the Mojo 2 the must-have DAC under £1000.

Features 

• USB-C input
• The World’s most advanced UHD DSP; advanced EQ adjustment
• Menu function incl. crossfeed, button lock, brightness and DSP
• Improved FPGA: greater resolution, power and efficiency
• Improved battery: larger capacity and intelligent desktop mode (derived from Hugo2)
• Small, light, pocketable
• Improved WTA filtering: 40 DSP cores for better transparency and lower noise Full compatibility with Poly
• 1-year warranty

Chord Mojo 2 Specification 

Connectivity

Focal Azury Specifications