The DragonFly Cobalt is the most advanced model in AudioQuest’s award-winning DragonFly USB DAC series, delivering exceptional sound quality in a compact, portable form. Whether you’re listening to music on your computer, tablet, or mobile device, the Cobalt bypasses the internal audio circuitry for cleaner, more natural sound. With its new ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip, improved power-supply filtering, and reduced current draw, Cobalt ensures audiophile-grade performance, capturing every nuance of your music, from MP3s to high-res audio formats. Ideal for music lovers on the go, it is designed to handle everything from everyday streaming to audiophile listening, with the flexibility to play music from a variety of sources, including Tidal, Qobuz, YouTube, and more.
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The DragonFly Cobalt is the most advanced model in AudioQuest’s award-winning DragonFly USB DAC series, delivering exceptional sound quality in a compact, portable form. Whether you’re listening to music on your computer, tablet, or mobile device, the Cobalt bypasses the internal audio circuitry for cleaner, more natural sound. With its new ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip, improved power-supply filtering, and reduced current draw, Cobalt ensures audiophile-grade performance, capturing every nuance of your music, from MP3s to high-res audio formats. Ideal for music lovers on the go, it is designed to handle everything from everyday streaming to audiophile listening, with the flexibility to play music from a variety of sources, including Tidal, Qobuz, YouTube, and more.
- ESS ES9038Q2M DAC Chip: Features a high-end DAC chip with a minimum-phase slow roll-off filter, offering more natural sound with exceptional warmth, detail, and clarity.
- Enhanced Noise Reduction: Improved power-supply filtering combats WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular interference, preserving musical details, especially in high-res audio.
- Bit-Perfect Digital Volume Control: Ensures precise volume adjustments without sacrificing audio fidelity, maintaining dynamic contrast and excellent signal-to-noise ratio.
- High-Output (2.1 Volts): Powers a wide range of headphones, including power-hungry, low-efficiency models, delivering consistent and dynamic sound.
- Portable and Compatible: Supports a wide range of devices (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android) and comes with the DragonTail USB-C adaptor for easy connection to modern devices.
- Series: DragonFly
- Output: 2.1 volts
- DAC Chip: ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound
- Volume Control: 64-Bit Bit-Perfect Digital Volume Control
- Desktop Compatibility: Windows 7 and later; Apple 10.6.8 and later; Linux (no tech support provided)
- Mobile Compatibility: Apple iOS 5 and later; Android 5.0 and later
- Included Adaptor: DragonTail A to C Adaptor
- Dimensions: 57mm (l) x 19mm (w) x 12mm (h)