At 1.2 Ohm output impedance, it strikes a nice balance of warm and neutral. So turn that frown upside down, clown! Just kidding. I’d categorize it as being on the warmer side (10 Ohm output impedance), and does incredibly well paired with an HD650 on a console or with music. The D1 bears a similar sentiment to the Mojo, but its performance isn’t quite on par. I was very impressed with it in 2012, end even more so after spending some real time with it in 2019. Generally, it is a very neutral amplifier but is leaning slightly towards the snappier and crisper side, without becoming “edgy” or bright. The Bryston is a beast: It has loads of power, a good selection of inputs and outputs, and it drives every headphone well. The Best Gaming Setup For Beginners Īll 4 have the optical input for use with a console, so either way, you’ll be able to chill on the couch with some movies or single-player games, both of which I personally love when I’m maxin’ and relaxin’. This immediately separates it from the others from a competitive standpoint, as you can use it both casually and/or with a party. None of these have a bass boost, but the G6 is perhaps the most feature-rich, with its SBX (Virtual 5.1 surround), and Scout Mode features, as well as both a 3.5mm headphone jack and mic inputs for FPS gaming. More on that in the official Chord Mojo review! They also change colors depending on sample rate and volume. Instead of a volume potentiometer, it has little globe balls that are pretty fun to play with. The Mojo also happens to be the only one here that utilizes its volume and power functions a bit differently than the others. The Mojo has plenty of power and no gain feature, but you likely won’t need it. It does very well with an HD600/650, but I wouldn’t rely on it for anything more demanding than that. The D1 does not have gain, and I’d consider the ceiling at around 300 Ohm.
The K5 Pro and G6 have gain features, and I’d feel comfortable driving anything 0 – 600 Ohm.
Let’s take a deep dive and compare 4 great console gaming DAC/Amps that can also be used on your desktop.
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