Audioquest DragonFly Cobalt

Name: Audioquest DragonFly Cobalt
Brand: AudioQuest
SKU: 837465
Price: 329 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 9.1 (21 reviews)

Review is 9,1 out of 10, based on 21 reviews.
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The DAC works on your laptop, computer, smartphone or tablet.
Due to the large output voltage, the DAC also drives headphones with a high impedance.
You do not connect your headphones wirelessly to the DAC.

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The AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt is a digital/analogue converter that improves the sound quality of your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer. You connect the DAC to the USB port on your computer or laptop or via an adapter able to your smartphone or tablet. Thanks to the high output voltage, the DAC can also handle headphones with a high impedance. The converter improves the sound quality of any type of source, even when you listen to Spotify on the go.

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USB-C adapter

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Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Fantastic product!

Handy to take with you
Fantastic sound
MQA Tidal Masters support
Special app needed for Android to get optimal sound

The Dragonfly Cobalt is everything an audio enthusiast needs. Thumb size, decent quality and most importantly: great sound! Only ifs and buts I have to note are the included Dragontail (USB-A to USB-C adapter) and Android compatibility. The Dragontail quickly falls out of my Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Android isn't much of a fan of Hi-Fi USB Audio. It works, but everything is scaled to 16 bits / 48 kHz. To get around this, you need an app for about 10 euros that you can download from the Play Store (AudioQuest also recommends doing this). With that app it all works great and the sound is exceptional.

Review by:
Thomas
Date:
25 March 2020
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Review is 9,2 out of 10.

I don't want to be without

Easy to connect
Small format
Nice sound, does what it promises
Despite the good quality it is expensive

The Cobalt has a very handy size and looks nice. Easy to connect, no problems with the cable and the first use. I am incredibly impressed with the sound improvement and very pleased with the purchase. The price is definitely on the high side, but I'm still so impressed with the sound that I don't think about that when I have the Cobalt in use.

Review by:
Susan
Date:
29 May 2020
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Review is 6,0 out of 10.

Beautiful and useful accessory

Top Sound Quality
Included USB-C - USB Adapter
Hi-Res bit frequency indication
Don't use Apple iPhone without extra power

The Dragon Fly Cobalt is a clear step compared to the Dragon Fly Red. Especially with Hi-Res music via Qobuz, the added value and good Head Phone can be heard. (For reference: I'm using a Bowers & Wilkins P9). Musicality / dynamics / transparency / channel separation / beautiful sound reproduction of the entire frequency range with finely audible hedge and high. A big disappointment that Apple has apparently intended to make it more difficult to use the Dragon-Fly since an IOS update (2020). Previously, before this update was installed, you could use your iPhone without a charger/power supply, with an Apple adapter. Now you need to have a power bank or mains power supply at hand. I can imagine that Apple would like to position its own Airpods Max

Review by:
Jacques van de Meerakker
Date:
17 October 2021
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Product

Product
	Product number	837465
	Manufacturer code	DRAGONFLYCOB
	Brand	AudioQuest
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

General properties

General properties
	DAC chip brand	ESS Sabre
	Audio bit depth	24 bps
	Sample frequencies	96 kHZ

Connectors

Connectors
	Headphone jack
	Microphone connector
	Send & return connector
	Inserts (Jack)
	RCA connector
	Digital optical connector
	Digital coaxial connector
	Type of headphone connection	3.5mm (TRS)
	XLR line connector
	Number of headphone jacks	1

USB connectors

USB connectors
	USB port

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Weight	50 g
	Depth	6,2 cm
	Width	1,9 cm
	Height	1,2 cm

Cable

Cable
	Cable length	0 m
	Ribbon cable
	Coil cable
	Braided sleeve
	Gold-plated connectors
	Angled connectors
	Flexible swivel connectors
	Cable quality	Premium

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