- About this Item
- • Native Resolution up to 24-bit 96kHz
- • DAC Chip ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound
- • Plays All Music Files MP3 to MQA and Hi-Res
Specifications & Details
| SKU | PIB07T3HSD9Z |
|---|---|
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Product Dimensions | 0.55 x 0.55 x 2.36 inches ; 0.119 kgs |
| Item model number | DRAGONFLYCOB |
| Manufacturer | AudioQuest |
Product description
Outstanding Performance, Exceptional Value
AudioQuest, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance audio/video products and custom-install solutions, all meticulously designed to deliver outstanding performance and exceptional value.
AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC
DragonFly Cobalt, the latest and most sophisticated member of the award-winning DragonFly franchise, is a USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter), preamplifier, and headphone amplifier. It bypasses the audio circuitry in laptops, computers, and smartphones to deliver cleaner, clearer, more naturally beautiful music to headphones, powered speakers, or complete audio systems.
Plays All Music Files: MP3 to MQA and Hi-Res
Compatible with Apple and Windows PCs
Compatible with iOS Mobile Devices (requires Apple Lightning-to-USB adaptor) and Android Mobile Devices (requires USB adaptor)
Drives Wide Range of Low- to High-efficiency Headphones
Variable Output Drives Powered Speakers or Power Amp, Fixed Output Feeds Preamp or AV Receiver
Includes form-fitting Carbon-level DragonTail USB-A to USB-C adaptor
DragonFly Cobalt: Improved Performance, More Beauty!
Compared to previous models, DragonFly Cobalt incorporates some important new features, including a new, more advanced ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with a minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound; a more sophisticated Microchip PIC32MX274 microprocessor that reduces current draw and increases processing speed by 33% over DragonFlys Black and Red; and improved power-supply filtering specifically designed to reduce the WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular noise that plague mobile devices.
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High-Performance Portable USB DAC: DragonFly Cobalt
With AudioQuest’s DragonFly USB DAC, music appreciation and exploration are limitless: Plug into an Apple or Windows computer or connect to an iOS or Android mobile device. Play YouTube or Vimeo videos. Go hunting on Bandcamp or SoundCloud. Explore playlists and podcasts on Spotify, Pandora, or Deezer. Stream high-res audio from Tidal or Qobuz. No matter the choice of sonic pleasure, DragonFly unravels the emotional expression and nuance that makes music and movies so enjoyable. Now, more than ever before, naturally beautiful sound is right at your fingertips—however you want it, whenever you want it. For easy reference, DragonFly's LED changes color to indicate playback status or sample rate. Note: A red lens indicates that the device is in standby mode; purple indicates MQA playback.
44.1 kHz (Green)
48 kHz (Blue)
88.2 kHz (Yellow)
96 kHz (Light Blue)
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Native Resolution Up to 24-bit / 96kHz Up to 24-bit / 96kHz Up to 24-bit / 96kHz
Output 1.2 volts 2.1 volts 2.1 volts
DAC Chip ESS ES9010 with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter ESS ES9016 with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound
Volume Control Analog Volume Control Digital: 64-Bit Bit-Perfect Volume Control Digital: 64-Bit Bit-Perfect Volume Control
Desktop Compatibility Windows 7 and later; Apple 10.6.8 and later; Linux (no tech support provided) Windows 7 and later; Apple 10.6.8 and later; Linux (no tech support provided) 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. For Android devices, see owner's manual Apple iOS 5 and later; Android 5.0 and later. For Android devices, see owner's manual Apple iOS 5 and later; Android 5.0 and later. For Android devices, see owner's manual
Dimensions 62mm (l) x 19mm (w) x 12mm (h) 62mm (l) x 19mm (w) x 12mm (h) 57mm (l) x 19mm (w) x 12mm (h)
Enclosure and Accessories Black soft-touch finish with gold lettering; Protective endcap; Leatherette travel pouch Red automotive finish with gold lettering; Protective endcap; Leatherette travel pouch Cobalt blue automotive finish with silver lettering; Protective endcap; Contoured enclosure; Leatherette travel pouch; DragonTail USB-C adaptor