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DragonFly Cobalt

Name: AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt
Brand: AudioQuest

AudioQuest

DragonFly Series

DigitalDACsHeadphone Amplifiers

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$200

About the DragonFly Cobalt

The AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt is a portable USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed to enhance audio quality from digital sources. It features the ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip, known for its high-quality audio conversion, and includes a 64-bit digital volume control for precise volume adjustments. The device supports resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz and is compatible with both Apple and Android devices. It also includes an LED indicator that changes color based on the sample rate: green for 44.1kHz, blue for 48kHz, amber for 88.2kHz, magenta for 96kHz, and purple for MQA. The output voltage is 2.1Vrms, making it suitable for driving headphones directly.

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