Hi there,
I'm planning to use a newly acquired Chord Mojo direct to 2 x Cyrus Smartpowers, X powers or Mono X's, ATC SCM7 mk3, Tannoy TS2.10. I only need up to 3 digital sources which the Mojo provides suitably other than having to disconnect to switch.
Would a dedicated analogue Cyrus Pre Amp (DAC XP, Pre XP, VS2, Pre XVS) offer significant gains in SQ over the Mojo or Pre out from a Monitor Audio A100?
I will eventually add a Stream X2.
It would be good insight to have opinions from anyones experience with the Mojo/Cyrus Pre DAC's comparisons or using the Mojo direct to Power amps.
I ask because it would need to be sourced on the used market where auditions are compromised.
I don't see how the balanced connections on the DAC XP/ Mono X would be of benefit either as the mains is not earthed.
I also find a Earth lift on the Macbook pro chareger removes a slight buzz heard at high volume with no signal.
In the end it looks like I can't resist the extraordinary value of the less sought after AV8/Smartpowers
I'm planning to use a newly acquired Chord Mojo direct to 2 x Cyrus Smartpowers, X powers or Mono X's, ATC SCM7 mk3, Tannoy TS2.10. I only need up to 3 digital sources which the Mojo provides suitably other than having to disconnect to switch.
Would a dedicated analogue Cyrus Pre Amp (DAC XP, Pre XP, VS2, Pre XVS) offer significant gains in SQ over the Mojo or Pre out from a Monitor Audio A100?
I will eventually add a Stream X2.
It would be good insight to have opinions from anyones experience with the Mojo/Cyrus Pre DAC's comparisons or using the Mojo direct to Power amps.
I ask because it would need to be sourced on the used market where auditions are compromised.
I don't see how the balanced connections on the DAC XP/ Mono X would be of benefit either as the mains is not earthed.
I also find a Earth lift on the Macbook pro chareger removes a slight buzz heard at high volume with no signal.
In the end it looks like I can't resist the extraordinary value of the less sought after AV8/Smartpowers