Includes new DragonTail USB-C to USB-A adaptor.Improved power-supply filtering specifically designed to reduce WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular noise.Microchip PIC32MX274 microcontroller draws less current and increases processing speed by 33% over previous DragonFlys.Flagship ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound.Fixed output feeds preamp or AV receiver.Bit-perfect variable output drives powered headphones, powered speakers or power amp.Delivers high-end performance from high-res and MQA & Masters files.Dramatically improves sound from MP3s, YouTube, etc.Variable Output Drives Powered Speakers or Power Amp, Fixed Output Feeds Preamp or AV ReceiverĬheck out our full review of the DragonFly Cobalt in the video, here.Drives Wide Range of Low- to High-efficiency Headphones.Compatible with iOS Mobile Devices (requires Apple Lightning-to-USB adaptor) and Android Mobile Devices (requires USB adaptor, such as included AudioQuest USB-C DragonTail or optional micro-USB DragonTail).Plays All Music Files: MP3 to High-Res and MQA.When the electronics world fully embraces USB-C, DragonFly will be poised to take full advantage. To easily accommodate the increasing number of electronic devices that feature USB-C ports, DragonFly Cobalt comes with AudioQuest’s new DragonTail USB-C to USB-A adaptor. Now, more than ever before, naturally beautiful sound is right at your fingertips-however you want it, whenever you want it.Ĭompared 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 and cellular noise that plague mobile devices.Īll of this is packed into a sleek, attractive enclosure that measures just 2.26” x 0.73” x 0.47” (57.5mm x 18.6mm x 11.9mm), making the latest DragonFly 10% smaller and that much more portable than its predecessors. No matter the choice of sonic pleasure, DragonFly unravels the emotional expression and nuance that makes music and movies so enjoyable. Stream high-res audio from Tidal or Qobuz. Explore playlists and podcasts on Spotify, Pandora, or Deezer. 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. 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.

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.

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