07-04-2020 09:52 PM
Hi,
I have upgraded from an s9plus to s20 plus but I was surprised to realize that when plugged to my Chord Mojo dac it outputs something that can not be called music. Anyone else having the same problem?
One mention, my device has the random reboot bug... Still waiting for the fix.
Pls someone test s20 plus with chord Mojo and let me know if it works for you. Thank you!
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09-04-2020 09:09 AM
The mojo does not work with the S20 Ultra.
There is a lot of noise coming from the Samsung'sUSB port which cannot (at the time of writing) be attenuated.
09-04-2020 10:24 AM
Mikeyevs, Samsung has released an update but I do not have it yet. Do you have the April update installed?
Thanks
09-04-2020 10:46 AM
Hi BlackJohnny
No, I'm in the UK and it does not appear to have reached us yet, however, I don't hold out too much hope as it looks like it is mainly a camera-related update.
But... I have found a solution which works for me.
I have installed the USB Audio Player Pro app and it has completely resolved the issue.
In case this helps... in the settings on the app I have set the following:
HiRes driver audio format - Auto
Bit perfect mode - when possible
Android sample rate - variable
Upsample - off
Sample rate - no limit
USB audio tweaks - Use USB dac
I use Tidal and Qobuz, radio and HD music and the player copes with them all!
I really hope this helps.
Mike
13-04-2020 10:10 PM
After the xxxATCT firmware update, the restart seems to be solved but the audio is still junk.
Can a Samsung moderator please comment on this issue. Digital output is a basic feature for any computing machine and Samsung has failed to deliver it with this expensive product.
I have also an S9 with android 10 that și working flawlessly therefore Google is not to be blamed for this.
Looking forward to hearing from you ASAP.
Regards
15-04-2020 02:54 PM
15-04-2020 04:12 PM
Hi Naz
I will do my very best to answer your questions.
I used the mojo with the S9 plus first with no problem at all. In fact, I still have the S9 and it works perfectly well with the mojo.
I purchased a poly to make it a bit more of a wireless solution, but this really did not work for me when mobile because there is no way to stream Tidal, Qobuz etc without an internet connection, and you cannot use the mobile hotspot from the phone as both devices need to be on the same wi-fi network. The only workaround (apart from Bluetooth which sounds poor as there is no Aptx HD support on either device) was to carry a 4g dongle with me wherever I go, which is just an extra box, so I went back to using a wired connection. No problem the mojo sounds better wired anyway.
Then came the s20 ultra and wow what a disappointment. The sound coming out of the mojo sounds like a tired analogue record, it pops, crackles and even appears to jump! Unbelievably terrible.
Having looked on the various forums I found that it is not just me, others experience similar woes with the S20 USB software.
I was extremely relieved when I found that USB Audio player pro solved the problem, but it does make you wonder what on earth Samsung are thinking about!
Using Tidal, Qobuz, internet radio and Hires audio from phone memory works brilliantly, but you are quite correct, there is no amazon HD login available via the app.
I can also confirm that the April 1 software update (which I received yesterday) has done nothing to address the sound issues.
Finally, I have not tried the Samsung headphone adaptor. I know it has a DAC in it (it has to as it is a digital-only signal form the S20 USB output), but I am certain that the quality won't be a patch on the mojo or even an Audioquest Dragonfly.
My best suggestion (which you probably won't like at all) is to ditch Amazon HD and use Qobuz or Tidal instead with USB audio player pro, that is if you still want the S20.
I do hope this helps a bit.
Kind regards
Mike
System:
S20 Ultra 512
Mojo/poly
AKG N5005
15-04-2020 04:13 PM
I installed it yesterday, but, sadly, no improvement on the poor digital USB driver.
15-04-2020 06:12 PM
16-04-2020 09:50 AM
I'm having exact same trouble with my S20 Ultra.
Firmware is latest up to 1 April 2020
Troubles:
1. Wired connection to Mojo/Poly combo sounds like an old LP full of crackles and pops
2. Bluetooth connection produces no sound on wired headphones connected to Mojo/Poly combo
Bluetooth is connected to Mojo/Poly