Audioquest

DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC + Headphone Amp

Name: Audioquest: DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC + Headphone Amp
Brand: Audioquest
SKU: eq-1483
Price: 349.95 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU eq-1483

miraculously improves computer + phone sound output, flagship model

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📌LAB POINTS

Audioquest's flagship portable Digital Audio Converter (DAC)
drastically upgrades computer audio output to high-fidelity
plugs into your USB output + output to headphones, amp, powered speakers, pre-amp or receiver
approximately the size of a USB flash drive
plays all music files: MP3 to high-res, MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) compatible
improved signal to noise ratio, lower power consumption, + improved DAC chip (ES9038Q2M)
high output (2.1 volts) drives almost all headphones (even power-hungry models)
includes DragonFly Tail w/ built-in USB-A to male USB-C Adaptor, extends connection + adds flexibility
seamless compatibility with Apple and Android devices, Mac or PC, firmware upgradeable

"Our new flagship DAC takes what music lovers around the world have come to expect from the multi-award-winning DragonFly family—naturally beautiful, seductive sound—and strips away fuzz and fog that weren't even noticeable until Cobalt removed them. How is this possible? Like the critically acclaimed DragonFly Red, Cobalt has the robust 2.1-volt output to drive almost any headphone, uses a bit-perfect digital volume control for outstanding signal-to-noise ratio, enables seamless compatibility with Apple and Android devices, and is an exceptionally competent and affordable MQA Renderer." - Audioquest

🔎TECH SPECS

native resolution up to 24-bit/96kHz
DAC Chip: ESS ES9038Q2M
headphone amp: ESS Sabre 9601
volume control: 64-Bit Digital
output: 2.1 Vrms at 10,000 Ohms or Higher; 16 Ohms Minimum for Headphones
supported sample rates: 44.1 kHz (Red LED) / 48 kHz (Green LED)
/ 88.2 kHz (Yellow LED) / 96 kHz (Light Blue LED) / MQA (Purple LED)
asynchronous transfer ensures digital timing integrity
dimensions: 0.5 x 0.7 x 2.2" / 12 x 19 x 57mm