

Of course, Cobalt uses Gordon Rankin’s precedent-setting StreamLength®asynchronous-transfer USB code.
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How is this possible? Like the critically acclaimed DragonFly Red, Cobalt has the robust 2.1-volt output to drive almost any headphone, uses a bit-perfect digital volume control for outstanding signal-to-noise ratio, enables seamless compatibility with Apple and Android devices, and is an exceptionally competent and affordable MQA Renderer. Includes a form-fitting DragonTail female USB-A to male USB-C Adaptor (All DragonTails use AQ’s Carbon-level USB cable)ĭragonFly Cobalt, AudioQuest's new flagship DAC, takes what music lovers around the world have come to expect from the multi-award-winning DragonFly family- naturally beautiful, seductive sound- and strips away fuzz and fog that weren’t even noticeable until Cobalt removed them.Improved power-supply filtering that specifically increases immunity to WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular noise.Microchip’s superb PIC32MX274 microprocessor draws less current and increases processing speed by 33%.New, more advanced ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with a minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound.
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Please Note: the DragonFly Cobalt has a ‘Bit Perfect Digital Volume Control’ which means that within the DragonFly Cobalt, it has its own internal volume control which by default is set to 50%. To control this volume, AudioQuest have recommended using an app called ‘USB Audio Player Pro’ which has a Software Volume Control built in to increase the DragonFly’s internal volume. There is a free trial for this app which can be downloaded HERE. Compatible with Mac and Window computers, Android and iOS devices. 2.1-volt output easily drives most headphones. Plays all file formats/soundtracks: MP3, MQA, high-res, etc. With an attractive enclosure whose overall size (2.26” x 0.73” x 0.47”) and shape match that of a USB thumb drive, DragonFly easily connects to laptops, tablets, and smartphones, either directly or with an appropriate USB cable, such as AudioQuest’s high-performance USB-C DragonTail (included with the DragonFly Cobalt).

Please Note: a specially designed form-fitting DragonTail USB C Adapter is included in the box with the DragonFly Cobalt.ĭragonFly Cobalt is a portable, plug-and-play USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter), preamp, and headphone amp that delivers far cleaner, clearer, more naturally beautiful sound to headphones, powered speakers, or complete audio systems. AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt USB Stick DAC
