Chord Electronic's mobile D/A converter and headphone amplifier MOJO has been inspiring the discerning headphone community since its market launch a few years ago: So much sound from such a small device is still unmatched. And with the additional module POLY, the compact sound artist can be upgraded to become a portable high-resolution player and a DLNA- and Roon-compatible streamer.
Unfortunately, the first version of the POLY was handicapped by a somewhat cumbersome operation, especially with the network setup via the web interface. Especially users who were not very experiencend in network matters failed to get POLY working. Recently, however, Chord introduced an extensive software update for both the POLY and the GoFigure setup app, which finally makes these difficulties a thing of the past.
In addition to a complete overhaul of setup routine, the stability of the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections has also been improved, the Roon support has been completed and a clever trick for using TIDAL and QOBUZ has been integrated: You can use the new version of the app to enter your account data for these Services,and POLY will make their content available via suitable DLNA apps. Chord still recommends to use the "8Player" app for iOS and BubbleUPnP for Android devices.
ATTENTION: All currently delivered POLYS already have software version 2.0 or newer, so the following instructions are only intended for owners of POLYs whose software is not yet up to date.
Preparations:
• Remove the SD card, if present, from your POLY and only reinsert it after a successful update.
• Make sure that the batteries of both the POLY and the MOJO are fully charged. It is best to leave the POLY and MOJO connected to a USB charger during the update.
• To download the update, POLY must be connected to a wireless network so that it can access the Internet.
• Update the GoFigure app on your mobile device via the Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS).
• Make sure that firmware version 1.0.41 is installed on your POLY: Switch MOJO and POLY on, connect POLY to a network with Internet access (P.status LED lights up blue continuously) and wait at least 30 minutes . During this time, POLY will download the update to version 1.0.41 if it is not already installed. Then disconnect MOJO and POLY from the power supply unit, switch POLY off (switch MOJO off or disconnect POLY and MOJO) and wait until POLY has completely shut down (all LEDs dark). Turn the MOJO and POLY back on and reconnect the charger.
Update to POLY software V2.0:
• Open the updated GoFigure app on your mobile device and connect it to the POLY. Under Settings >> General Settings, check that the software version of your POLY is 1.0.41.
• Return to the main menu of the GoFigure App and select Settings >> Device Settings. Select UPDATE FIRMWARE here. The app will close automatically, please do not restart it immediately.
• POLY will now download the update and install it automatically. This process can take up to 30 minutes, depending on your internet connection. During this time the P.status LED changes its color several times and POLY re-boots twice in the meantime. Make sure you leave the POLY and MOJO connected to the charger, DO NOT reinsert the SD card, do not switch the MOJO off or disconnect the two devices. You can use MOJO and POLY as usual again when the P.status LED lights up green continuously.
New features in the GoFigure app
With the POLY firmware version 2.0 and the current version of the GoFigure app, various new functions are available:
- Automatic search, setup and management of WiFi connections.
- Integration of Internet radio including favorites memory
- Improved playback of DSD over DLNA
- Gapless playback via DLNA (if supported by the DLNA app used)
- Server integration of TIDAL and QOBUZ:
You can now enter the access data for your TIDAL and / or QOBUZ access under the USER menu item at the bottom of the screen. POLY then connects to the services and makes their content available via DLNA. Connect your DLNA app to the POLYxyz (...) media server and access the music.
