Mojo Audio Mystique NOS AD1865N-K DAC Demo Sale!

The most analog-like presentation possible from a digital source.

No digital filters, noise shaping, upsampling, oversampling, or error-correction algorithms. Direct-coupled analog output stage with no coupling capacitors or output transformers to limit bandwidth or color the sound.

Our DAC preserves rather than interprets the digital signal.

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Built around Analog Devices' famous AD-1865N-K R-2R ladder DAC chip.

Decodes High-Definition 24-Bit 192kHz files through a USB Input.

45-day no-risk audition and 5-year warranty.

Demo Unit in like-new condition.

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Error prevention vs. error correction: To eliminate bit read errors, our power supply incorporates over 237,000uf of capacitive filters and seven Belleson ultralow-noise high-dynamic regulators that independently isolate each stage of IC chips. The analog output stage is direct-coupled to provide the most linear and extended frequency response possible by eliminating output coupling capacitors and transformers that narrow bandwidth and cause phase and time distortion. 

Because algorithms can't appreciate music: With no digital filtering, digital noise shaping, upsampling, oversampling, or error-correcting algorithms, our digital signal path is the purest possible. This is not true of many so-called non-oversampling designs that still incorporate algorithms for noise shaping and error correction.

Unparalleled harmonic coherency: Unlike most non-oversampling designs that use a single logic gate for demultiplexing the left and right channel signals, our circuit assures 100% phase and time coherency between channels by using a bank of six logic gates to perfectly align the bits of the left and right digital words to the same clock cycle. And to assure the smoothest possible phase transition, the left and right channels both have an independent circuit that adjusts the voltage of the most significant bit (MSB) at the zero voltage crossing.

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Specifications:

• Built around Analog Devices' legendary AD1865N-K R-2R ladder DAC chip.
  
  


• Converts 24-bit 192KHz high-resoltuion music files that are input via USB.


• Direct-coupled analog stage with no capacitors or transformers in the output.


• Left and right channel digital word synchronization to ensure perfect phase and time.


• Independently adjusted MSB for the L and R channels at the zero voltage crossing.


• Over 237,000uf of capacitance and 7X Belleson ultralow-noise regulators.


• Balanced noise-canceling power transformer and ultrafast soft recovery diodes.


• Lab grade filtered IEC plus multi-stage AC filtering - extremely tolerant of line noise.


• Convertible 4-point or 3-point Sorbothane feet or spikes for resonance control.


• High-performance circuit board mounted Furutech FT-903(R) RCA connectors.


• Field convertible to any international voltage from 100VAC to 250VAC.

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Reviews:

I started my Mojo journey with the Mojo Lucent ICs which were simply the best I had heard at the time as compared to anything that wasn’t out-of-this-world costly. I was using a Chris Johnson modified Benchmark DAC (with the Burson discret output stages) with the music server and was loving it.  The modified Benchmark is an analog sounding music maker – way better than the stock Benchmark.  In fact, the modified Benchmark literally made the stock DAC unlistenable and this is no exaggeration.  And the stock DAC is considered a reference by a number of reviewers!

Since my experience with Mojo had all been positive and none of what Benjamin had told me regarding his products had been exaggerated, I decided to try the Mojo DAC. Glad I did.  Whether it is the lack of upsampling or the lack of sound degrading filters or the superior parts used, the DAC was a move up from the modified Benchmark – in some very important ways.  The Mojo DAC was more detailed, dynamic (by a small amount), much more organic and simply more musical.  The Mojo DAC just presents the music in a way that to the ear and brain is simply right – more like real music. Hard to define, but you know it when you hear it.  Interesting enough, prior to the Mojo DAC, I greatly preferred Amarra in my system, but after the Mojo DAC, I prefer Audirvana with its bit-perfect, unadulterated signal.  I think this may be a nod to the way the Mojo just lets the music flow without any need of software manipulation. 

I always  recommend the Mojo DAC (and its other products) to anyone auditioning  anything even close to their price range. I don’t see how anyone can go wrong when Mojo Audio give you 45-days to audition their products.

– Owen S.

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Needless to say I was fairly impressed with Ben's power cords; so much so that I asked him to modify my MHDT Havana DAC. I sent it to him and he immediately informed me I needed to sell my DAC and demo his latest creation. I went to Ben's home with the intention of being underwhelmed by big words and decent tunes. The differences between this...DAC and the Havana were night and day. The Mojo Audio DAC was more refined, lower noise, bigger, bolder and more organic. These babies weren't even in the same league. 

Ben has since upgraded the DAC about 5 times, each time sending me a new iteration to test and evaluate. The latest version having transformed..to a piece of gear that could be lived with for a good long time. 

At this DAC's price point it is a truly wonderful piece of gear. I can say from experience that the Mojo Audio DAC is very much competitive with the best out there.

I found that the Mojo DAC easily bested Musatex Bitstream, Bel Canto, Benchmark, and PS Audio Perfect Wave all of which I've had fly through my system.

– Ryan Mintz, Owner of Core Audio Technology

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Rarely can I say I've been so impressed with a company or their products.

After I replaced all the power cords in my system with the Mojo I tried his interconnects. Same results. I sold off my high end wires used and had money left over. Ben had been telling me about a DAC prototype he was working on.

I've been a vinyl guy for many years.The big reason I have a digital system is I can't find the new music I like on vinyl so I don't have a choice. All I can say is the Mojo DAC sounds more like analogue than anything I've ever heard. In some ways it actually sounds better than vinyl and in some ways not quite as good. In any event, I don't find it a compromise to buy CDs anymore.

I've had some big names like the Benchmark DAC1, Consonance Droplet, Shanling 200 (with level 2 upgrades), Wadia, Accuphase, Teac VRDS, and even some modified vintage gear that weighed as much as a boat anchor and had a Philips TDA1541 chip in it. They were not even close to Ben's DAC.

Ben tells me he's working on a DAC that play native 24/192 files and will also be non-oversampling and have a USB input. He says it should be out some time next year. I told hime to put my name at the top of the list to buy one.

Every product I've bought from Mojo sounds natural, musical and choherent just like they say. With a 30 day money back guaranty and 90 day upgrade option its a real no brainer.

– Rooney, Pittsburgh, PA