Chord Electronics Mojo 2 (2025) – portable DAC and headphone amplifier

The Chord Electronics Mojo 2 (2025) is a premium portable DAC and headphone amplifier for demanding music lovers who want exceptional digital audio performance both at home and on the move. The current version combines Chord's proprietary FPGA technology with lossless UHD DSP, high-resolution playback and powerful headphone amplification inside a compact aluminium chassis manufactured in the United Kingdom.

Mojo 2 can be connected to smartphones, tablets, laptops, computers, digital audio players and other digital sources. USB-C, Micro-USB, optical and coaxial connectivity make it equally suitable as a portable DAC or a high-performance desktop DAC.

What is new on the Chord Mojo 2 (2025)?

The current Mojo 2 adds a 4.4 mm headphone output alongside the familiar 3.5 mm connection. Modern headphones and in-ear monitors fitted with a 4.4 mm plug can therefore be connected directly without an adapter.

The USB-C connection supports digital audio data as well as switchable USB-C charging. Volume, DSP and crossfeed settings can also be recalled according to the headphone output being used, making it easier to switch between different headphones or IEMs.

For technically minded listeners, it is important to note that the 4.4 mm connection is not a conventional differential balanced headphone amplifier output. Chord implements a four-wire single-ended architecture designed to work optimally with its Pulse Array DAC and output stage.

Proprietary FPGA technology and lossless UHD DSP

Rather than relying on a conventional off-the-shelf DAC chip, Chord Electronics builds Mojo 2 around a powerful custom-programmed FPGA architecture. This gives Chord extensive control over digital filtering, timing and signal processing.

One of Mojo 2's most distinctive features is its UHD DSP. This advanced digital tone control enables precise adjustment of low and high frequencies to suit headphones, recordings or personal preferences while preserving the integrity of the digital signal.

Multiple crossfeed settings can also create a more natural, speaker-like spatial presentation when listening through headphones.

High-resolution audio up to PCM 768 kHz and DSD256

Mojo 2 supports high-resolution PCM audio up to 768 kHz and DSD up to DSD256, making it one of the most capable models in our selection of high-quality DACs and digital audio converters.

The headphone amplifier delivers up to 600 mW into 30 ohms and 90 mW into 300 ohms. With an exceptionally low 0.06-ohm output impedance and support for headphones up to 800 ohms, Mojo 2 can partner both sensitive in-ear monitors and demanding high-end headphones. Discover our complete selection of headphone amplifiers.

Chord Mojo 2 + Chord Poly – the perfect wireless combination

To turn Mojo 2 into a complete wireless high-resolution music player, combine it with the Chord Electronics Poly. Poly was specifically developed to work with Mojo and Mojo 2, forming one compact portable streaming system.

Poly adds Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, DLNA, Roon Ready support and microSD music playback. Your smartphone can act as the controller while Mojo 2 and Poly handle the digital audio processing and playback.

This combination is ideal for listeners who want to retain the DAC and headphone amplification performance of Mojo 2 without keeping a USB cable connected to a smartphone, tablet or computer. Poly also features its own rechargeable battery with up to approximately nine hours of playback.

Portable performance and desktop flexibility

Measuring only 83 × 62 × 22.9 mm and weighing approximately 185 grams, Mojo 2 remains genuinely portable. Its CNC-machined aluminium enclosure also provides the robust build quality associated with Chord Electronics.

The internal battery provides approximately eight hours of playback. Intelligent battery and charging management also make Mojo 2 an excellent choice for long-term desktop use alongside a computer, streamer or other digital audio source.

Why choose the Chord Electronics Mojo 2 (2025)?

• Current version with both 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm headphone outputs
• USB-C digital audio and switchable charging
• Chord FPGA and Pulse Array DAC technology
• Lossless UHD DSP with advanced tone control
• Crossfeed for a more natural headphone presentation
• PCM playback up to 768 kHz and DSD256
• Up to 600 mW output into 30 ohms
• Ultra-low 0.06-ohm output impedance
• Supports headphones up to 800 ohms
• Compact CNC-machined aluminium chassis
• Expandable with Chord Poly for wireless streaming
• Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom

Chord Electronics Mojo 2 (2025) technical specifications

Frequently asked questions about the Chord Mojo 2 (2025)

What is different about the current Mojo 2 compared with the earlier version?
The current version adds features including a 4.4 mm headphone output, USB-C charging and memory functions for settings associated with the headphone outputs.

Is the Mojo 2's 4.4 mm output balanced?
Not in the conventional differential balanced-amplifier sense. Chord documents the 4.4 mm connection as a four-wire single-ended output designed around its Pulse Array DAC architecture.

Can Chord Mojo 2 be charged through USB-C?
Yes. The current version supports both digital audio data and switchable charging through the USB-C connection.

Can I use Chord Mojo 2 wirelessly?
Mojo 2 does not contain its own Wi-Fi streamer. Adding Chord Poly provides Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, DLNA, Roon Ready support and microSD playback.

Is Chord Poly a good partner for Mojo 2?
Yes. Poly was specifically designed to work with Mojo and Mojo 2. Together they create a compact high-resolution streamer, DAC and headphone amplifier solution.

What headphones can Mojo 2 drive?
With up to 600 mW into 30 ohms, an extremely low output impedance and support for headphones up to 800 ohms, Mojo 2 is suitable for a very wide range of IEMs and full-size headphones.