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So the beauty of the DragonFly is that you can take it anywhere with you and use it on the go with your laptop or your phone and have a high quality sound. In all ways, the Cobalt will sound a lot better than your standard on-board sound device. But you can use the Cobalt as a USB-DAC or even as a pre-amp. There’s only so much a unit of this size can do.

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That being said, I would still recommend using a dedicated desktop sized amplifier for all your high-end full sized headphone needs. As an amplifier it is very powerful and it can drive all your IEMs and normal headphones without any issue, just looking at volume levels. The DragonFly units can be used as DAC, pre-amp or as headphone amp.

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In this article and video we explain and show how to set up your DragonFly for MQA streaming in Tidal.

In case you’re not really familiar yet with the DragonFly units, I suggest to read up on the previous models first, and especially the one on the Red.ĪudioQuest likes MQA and they were fast to jump on the MQA wagon and make the DragonFly an MQA renderer. Will the new Cobalt replace the Red? Keep reading! These were launched back in 2016 and the Red version is on our list of Best AMP/DAC combos (Best buys) as well. Taking that into account, it’s no surprise that AudioQuest has already released several versions of the DragonFly, and the versions available up to the launch of the Cobalt were the Black and the Red.

it offers extremely good value for money.

it does MQA (Cobalt is a MQA-enabled-renderer product, so it ‘reveals’ the full MQA when paired with an MQA core decoder, like the Tidal app).

it’s a DAC, headphone amp preamp all in one.

it can be used in combination with laptops and phones.

The units were and are extremely popular and loved by audiophiles all over the world. Later on AQ added mobile support and that made them even more successful

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You can find all our AudioQuest reviews here: ĪudioQuest launched the very first DragonFly back in 2012 and back then it could only be used in combination with a PC because of the power supply. The AudioQuest DragonFly isn’t the first AudioQuest product to be featured on Headfonia, the NightHawk and NightOwl headphones, the DragonFlies and the JitterBug reviews were done a long time ago already. AudioQuest since the 1980’s is mostly known for their cables but they became even more popular among “head-fiers” when they released a very popular mini USB DAC/AMP called the DragonFly.

Asynchronous transfer ensures digital timing integrity.AudioQuest is a US based company and the EU headquarters is located in the Netherlands.

Fixed output feeds preamp or AV receiver.

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Compatible with Android devices (requires DragonTail or other USB Adaptor for Android Devices).Compatible with iOS devices (requires Apple Camera Adapter/Connection Kit).Compatible with Apple® and Windows® PCs.Plays all music files: MP3 to MQA and High-Res.Please remember: For even better performance, add a JitterBug! This superior clock enables DragonFly Cobalt to provide greater resolution and clarity than DACs with multiple clocks.Īll this goodness is packed into a sleek new case that measures just 57.5mm x 18.6mm x 11.9mm, making the latest DragonFly 10% smaller and even a bit more pocket-friendly. 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 micro controller functions. Of course, Cobalt uses Gordon Rankin’s precedent-setting StreamLength® asynchronous-transfer USB code. All DragonTails use AQ’s Carbon-level USB cable. Includes a form-fitting DragonTail female USB-A to male USB-C Adaptor.

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.How is this possible? Like the critically acclaimed DragonFly Red, Cobalt has a 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.Ĭobalt’s precedent-setting performance is made possible by multiple significant upgrades: The new flagship DAC from AudioQuest 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 the fuzz and fog that wasn’t even noticeable until Cobalt removed it.

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