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Hello and thank you for your very informative reviews! I would like to ask you a question: At what volume level / "colour" you are putting the line output of the Chord Mojo 2, when you are using it only as a dac with fixed output, to a preamp or intergrated amp, using their volume control ?

Thank you, 13th Note, for the very informative, comparison video!

Been using Gato preamp over 10years and very pleased with it. You’re the very few in the UK to review this stylish product. Well done.

Class H. Is the bomb especially the newer ones.. If you use a DAC in your setup I think its a complete waste of time and money!

Tell me the truth do you ever use your balance control? Why put a balance control on such a good amplifier? I'd rather see a bass a mid and a high end control..

Many thanks for this nice analysis. I'm planning to buy the GoldenEar BRX. It would very kind you to confirm I'won't have any problem wit Amp. NUPRIME A300 SE (150W4ohms/200Wohms). Anticipated thanks. (Sorry for my english ... I''m french speaking).

Hello, Hope you can help me with this.. Im going to buy my very first DAC and have this amp. Which one you recommend? A "resolving detailed" one or "musical" one? My speakers are somewhat neutral, so I'm worried if this amp combined with a warm DAC is going to be too much. Thanks for your time.

Surprise they don't just sell a fixed £800 device since you need the Bluetooth functionality to play music but the sd slot means you can listen to high bit rate music like a mp3 player without the screen but use your phone

Great Review thx a lot. Do you know the 12 year old Gold 50 too. I wonder if i can Mix both series in a 5 or 7 . 2. 4 setup in Home Cinema use. New Gold 300 and 250 Center with old Gold 200 as Surround and the 50 as Surround Back. Thx in advance

I think you are being a little harsh but I get where you are coming from.

That's a huge cartridge. But are these really better than mm?

I just watched a GR Research video and Danny was trashing a Totem speaker. He clearly didn't understand the brilliance in the design. He disregarded the seemingly simplistic design. I would love to see an interview with Danny and Vince and watch Vince humiliate Danny with his ignorance and arrogance. The audacity of someone who thinks he knows more than the actual brand designer is just astounding.

Great review Simon. What would you choose between Buchardt S400 m2 and these BRX…cheers

Great honest opinion Simon, keep it up.

Was wondering...how would the BRX work, if also employed in a Home Theater set up...with say, four of them, matched to a GE center and Sub?? Dynamics, Clarity...etc ? Thoughts? Loved your review, and thanks

Simon, I know exactly what you mean about many audiophiles wanting an overly smooth, relaxing and romantic sound from their speakers. Im like you. I want leading edges of sounds that are sharp in real life to sound as such through my hifi. Cymbals for example, when hit hard, are actually pretty jarring in real life. Too many speakers take the metalic tone away from cymbals and make them sound fluffy and paper like. I can live with a hint of warmth in the low midrange and even a smooth but tonally acurate sounding treble, but the long running trend of speakers that just cover everything in a wool blanket to avaid ever sounding off putting is baffling to me. Live music doesnt sound distant and soft and perfect. Neither should hifi. To each their own i suppose.

AUNA S9C PRO DAC FOR ME THX.

Thank you my friend. I had my mind on these a few years ago and today my current lovely Celestions are packing up, so I thought again of the Dynaudio Emit, looked on youtube and found this post. Totally convinced I went on ebay and a Pretty mint pair were just put up by an Hifi trader. £349 . Now mine. All in the space of 40 minutes. Magic exists

Thank you, Simon, for the very informative video!

I’ve seen on the Chord FB page members really recommend the BNC outputs from the Qutest. Have you tried those?

Billions of CDs out there There will always be a market For ways to play them

A used Pass or Rowland unit are better.

What you should do is take some classes in amplification tech. in the U.S. If you really knew sound and amplification you'd know that CLASS H is the ONLY way to go for an all around better setup for your sound system..

Using tubes is like going to an art show with sunglasses on! I'm outa here.. for what audiofiles spend on their setups is total foolishness in 90% of the cases..

Are you speaking in the proper KINGS English or do I hear a slang in your English pronunciation!? CLASS H hands down.. A, AB, D are all swell but made by MATTEL! Hey MAN the RAIL father Class H is the best for the BUCK and used voltage instead of AMPERAGE! Class D sucks.. switching amplification! NON-switching in class H is the BEST!

I don't agree with this review at all. Why are people making comments like "I appreciate your honesty"? How do you know this guy is being honest? It's one person's opinion. Opinion!!! As for anyone who thinks they can hear the difference via a RUclips video, you need your head (and ears) checking. Go to a retailer and listen for yourself. Stop taking the opinions of one person on RUclips as being the gospel.

Best video on Wiim so far because as you said, others don’t really talk about the app. I have one question. Can I search for an internet station within the app? Thanks.

This was such a great overview, still relevant today I think. Would love to have your impressions on an updated version of this. Maybe with something of the new Hypex Nilai modules, or Nupime amps 🙏🏼

Supernait 1 was my first amp, and I still feel a pang of regret for selling that beautiful piece. It brought so much joy and warmth to my listening experience. I moved on to an Accuphase, but it left me disappointed. Now, I've switched to an all-in-one solution with the NAD M10. It's convenient, but I know deep down that if the NAD ever fails, I'll go back to the Supernait. That amp was unparalleled, giving me countless hours of relaxation and joy, even at low volumes. The rhythm and style of the classic Naim are simply unbeatable, and you can find them second-hand in superb condition. Plus, it pairs perfectly with my British Spendor D7.2. I don't understand the fascination with tube amps. Every time I had the chance to listen to them, I felt they offered less control, more distortion, and were overpriced. I also don't get where the idea comes from that they're difficult to drive speakers with. In my 30m² room, even with several speakers, I barely hit the 12 o'clock mark on the volume regulator. The Supernait had everything I needed and more, and it remains unmatched in my heart.

Great review You think you got all you could get with that amp? I would think if you had unlimited budget you could keep climbing. Idk. I got a pair of these with the loke about 9 months ago and still have yet to hear them….. long story but been saving up for a dan Dagistino amp.

I Have a pair of MyTek My amp+ with ac cable Audioquest NRG Y3 i am very happy with them !

Hello there, I'm Zuddama and I need help. Yesterday I wanted to listen to an album on YT that I had listened to and really enjoed, but I can't find it because I forgot the name. I remember the cover was a bit dark, maybe of a city and there were elements of orange and pink and blue tones on the other side. It was like ambient music of the past century, probably 70s or 80s. I remember that one of the first tracks lasts about 4 minutes and was pretty scary. I found that album on a YT rare music channel. I hope I remember well what I just wrote. In case you have any ideas, please let me know. Thanks

Hello, please someone help me. How do I connect my Mojo 2 to my Samsung S24 Ultra phone? I'm really struggling. What do I need and what are the steps. I hope someone can help me. God willing.

The Allo DigiOne would need an Amp though, wouldn't it? I'm trying to build a DIY raspberry pi based streamer and I'm seeking for info on the best components to add to a raspberry-pi 4 that I'm yet to purchase and a set of Jamo S803 speakers that I own

Can the wifi and bluetooth be turned off (for bedroom use). Thank you.

I currently own the chord mojo 2, but I would like to take a step forward, and in 99% I will buy the RME dac.. cant wait for testing.. greetings from Poland

hello, I have quite an old system, namely Focal electra 1027be, Nad M3 and Gustard x26pro, Gustard is not old at all. I'm currently using ifi zen stream, what streamer do you recommend for this set? So as to take advantage of its capabilities and not overprice? Thanks in advance for your advice and best regards.

If you just need a DAC the Qutest is better. Simple as that. But the ADI-2 is by far the best bang for buck.

Hi, I’m loving your channel and I’ve just subscribed but if I could ask a question I currently have just purchased a Naim unity atom, and my first entry into what is good quality speakers in my price budget dhal Oberon 3 , would you recommend the buchardts as I am finding unless I really crank up the volume the base is quite poor And I think the speakers may solve the issue please let me know what your thoughts are once again. What a fantastic review.

Have you demoed the PSM 156 from Puritan Audio ? How do the two compare ?

Thanks for the review. I am perplexed! I am in the process of returning my second DMP A6 to amazon as I cannot for the life of me get the unit to stay connected (dropouts). My Sonos port can play all day but the A6 just stops playing randomly and frequently. I have hard wired it and assigned static IP addresses to both the unit and my iPhone but I just won't keep playing (a favourite internet radio channel). The Sonos is connected to the DAC in my Mcintosh preamp but I would like to have a screened Streamer, unfortunately the A6 didn't cut it for me. I will assume the A8 isn't any better in this regard?

Use the Lightning App

why is there no stock of Aune s9c pro in UK apart from the faulty one on ebay and the one that comes with the headphones from I think it was Eden Audio..Very weird

Very helpful ! One question though... Is it possible to create and name several playlist from the music library stored in SSD (or external HD ?) ? THANKS for your reply

I see that you use the FiiO PL50 dc supply on the R9. Specifications say 15V/3A dc. Comments?

I just received my new 22i speakers, and they are an amazing speaker. Full range no fatigue on the tweeter, and a nice tight bass. The highs are not rolled off at all, they are very accurate and articulate. I have them paired with a Sugden IA-4 class A amp. That is an amazing pairing.

Certain songs show that they are playing but there is no sound?

I love Vince Bruzzese/Totem Acoustic they just do Great speakers, No fluff!

Late to the party here, Simon. Great review. I'm putting my first headfi rig together in anticipation of the forthcoming Verum 2s release. Today I dug out my long retired Aries Mini. Going to use it to stream Tidal to an Aune s9c Pro. Having connected the Mini to my main rig earlier I reckon the headfi rig will be excellent. So yes, the transport dilemma is easily solved.... get a good DAC!