Audioquest DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC

Our Price £179.00 RRP £299.00 Save: £120.00
SKU
46608
The DragonFly Cobalt breaks boundaries with its versatile connectivity options and compatibility. It's more than just an enhancement to the available audio technology; it's a reinvention, pushing the limitations of what we perceive as sound quality from our devices. In essence, the DragonFly Cobalt DAC is not just an addition to your audio setup; it is an investment towards enhancing your auditory experience.

Audioquest DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC - Product Description

Audioquest DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC: High-Performance DAC Chip

Audioquest's DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) exemplifies the highest echelons of audio technology, providing unparalleled sound quality in a compact and portable design. Harnessing optimal performance and innovative features, the DragonFly Cobalt is a quintessential choice for audiophiles seeking to boost their audio experience.

High-Performance DAC Chip

At the heart of the DragonFly Cobalt lies the high-performance DAC Chip, the ESS ES9038Q2M. Utilizing minimum-phase filtering, it offers a more naturally detailed and dynamic music experience. It's capable of handling high-resolution audio with impressive clarity.

Advanced Microchip PIC32MX Processor

The DragonFly Cobalt incorporates the state-of-the-art Microchip PIC32MX Processor, which significantly reduces electricity consumption while increasing processing speed. Consequently, it aids in handling complex musical files with ease while preserving battery life.

Bit-Perfect Volume Control

Among its unique attributes, the DragonFly Cobalt features a bit-perfect digital volume control. This ensures that the audio output remains unaltered and pristine, providing perfect sonic performance and dynamic range.

Compact and Portable Design

Incorporating high-end DAC technology into a compact and portable design is a masterstroke by Audioquest. Its portable nature and efficient design make it an excellent choice for enhancing audio experiences on the go.

Superior Connectivity Options

The DragonFly Cobalt boasts a versatile range of high-quality connectivity options, including a USB input and a 3.5mm headphone jack. With full compatibility with Apple and Android devices, DACs, computers, and more, it's a truly flexible audio solution.

Features Benefits

  • High-Performance DAC Chip enhances the overall sound quality and details

  • Advanced Microchip PIC32MX Processor increases processing speed and decreases power consumption

  • Bit-Perfect Volume Control ensures unaltered and unpolluted audio output

  • Compact and Portable Design makes it perfect for mobile audio enhancement

  • Superior Connectivity Options create compatibility with a variety of devices

Technical Specifications

  • DAC Chip: ESS ES9038Q2M

  • Processor: Microchip PIC32MX

  • Volume Control: Bit-Perfect Digital

  • Design: Compact and Portable

  • Connectivity Options: USB Input, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Compatible with Apple and Android devices, DACs, Computers, etc.

Summary

Improved Sound Quality with High-Performance DAC Chip

The ESS ES9038Q2M, a high-performance DAC Chip at the core of the DragonFly Cobalt, ensures a highly detailed and dynamic music experience. It handles high-resolution audio with unmatched clarity, thus considerably enhancing the overall sound quality.

Efficient Processing and Power Conservation with the Microchip PIC32MX Processor

With the Microchip PIC32MX Processor, the DragonFly Cobalt exhibits a notable reduction in power consumption while it simultaneously accelerates processing speed. This advanced processor works wonders in effortlessly managing complex musical data and preserving battery life.

Unaltered Audio Output with Bit-Perfect Volume Control

The bit-perfect digital volume control indeed sets the DragonFly Cobalt stand apart. This unique feature maintains the integrity of the audio output, offering perfect sonic performance and dynamic range, all corresponding to the original audio file.

Mobile Audio Enhancement with Compact and Portable Design

The compactness of the DragonFly Cobalt makes it highly portable, thereby making it a perfect choice for audiophiles who want to elevate their audio experience while on the move. Despite its size, it does not compromise on performance, integrating high-end DAC technology.

Flexible Audio Solution with Superior Connectivity Options

The excellent range of connectivity options that the DragonFly Cobalt offers makes it versatile. Featuring a USB input and a 3.5mm headphone jack, it's compatible with Apple and Android devices, DACs, computers, and others, hence proving to be a flexible audio solution.

Conclusion

Innovative Auditory Experience

The DragonFly Cobalt from Audioquest is more than just a DAC. It combines futuristic technology with practicality, offering a transformative audio experience. With the high-performance DAC Chip and the advanced Microchip PIC32MX Processor, it stands at the forefront of innovative auditory excellence.

Maximize Mobile Audio Quality

The DragonFly Cobalt effectively bridges the gap between portable audio devices and high-quality sound. Its compact and portable design, paired with bit-perfect volume control, ensures that users can enjoy superior audio output wherever they may be.

Unmatched Versatility

Lastly, the DragonFly Cobalt breaks boundaries with its versatile connectivity options and compatibility. It's more than just an enhancement to the available audio technology; it's a reinvention, pushing the limitations of what we perceive as sound quality from our devices. In essence, the DragonFly Cobalt DAC is not just an addition to your audio setup; it is an investment towards enhancing your auditory experience.

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Product Specifications

Sample rates supported (LED indicator colour code)

44.1kHz (Green), 48kHz (Blue), 88.2kHz (Amber), 96kHz (Magenta), MQA (Purple)

Volume Control

64-position, 64-bit, bit-perfect

Output voltage

2.1v

Headphone Amp

ESS Sabre 9601

DAC Chip

ESS ES9038Q2M with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound

Microcontroller

Microchip PIC32MX274 reduces current draw and increases processing speed by 33% over DragonFlys Black and Red

Dimensions

12mm H x 19mm W by 57mm L

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