Priced at $845 USD, the Chord Mojo 2 needs to be spectacular to merit a strong recommendation. Does it deliver? In every way. If you are a member of the Head-Fi community, Chord has been part of your ...

Last month I reviewed the super Bolt DAC from Helm Audio. This tiny device plugs into a smartphone and instantly upgrades the audio and will even play MQA files from TIDAL Masters. The little Bolt ...

Every smartphone has both a built-in amplifier and digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The amplifier cranks the audio signal to a level so that your headphones (or the smartphone’s speakers) can ...

Can the rather basic EarMen Angel DAC/headphone amplifier compete with the best from iFI and Chord? It might be a better option for some with really difficult headphones. A number of years ago, I was ...

Tone chasing is a serious addiction. Ask any musician or audiophile and the will tell you that it is phantom lingering just beyond reach. Every new piece of equipment promises one more unexplored way ...

The Chord Mojo 2 (2026) follows that same philosophy. At a glance, it looks and feels familiar, but it represents a clear ...