1/11/2024 0 Comments Dragonfly cobalt black friday![]() In Cobalt, AudioQuest has taken what they learned from their recent research and development in noise dissipation to employ power-supply filtering specifically designed to dramatically reduce the increasingly prevalent noise from WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular signals. ![]() While the chips used in DragonFlys Black and Red are unbeatable for the price, the minimum-phase slow roll-off filter in the 9038 results in a naturally expressive sound that is always emotionally engaging and never fatiguing- a beautiful combination of warmth and detail that we find equally exciting and soothing. Why the "Slow Roll.?"Ĭobalt employs ESS's new flagship ES9038Q2M DAC chip. This superior clock enables DragonFly Cobalt to provide greater resolution and clarity than DACs with multiple clocks. Further, in Gordon’s monoClock® technology, a single ultra-low-jitter clock generated from the ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip runs the ESS chip functions as well as all microcontroller functions. Of course, Cobalt uses Gordon Rankin’s precedent-setting StreamLength®asynchronous-transfer USB code. ![]() 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.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 ![]()
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