Audioquest: DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC + Headphone Amp - (Open Box Special)

LAB Highlights

• Audioquest's top portable Digital Audio Converter (DAC)
• Transforms computer audio to high-fidelity quality
• Plugs into USB output and connects to headphones, amp, speakers, pre-amp or receiver
• About the size of a USB flash drive
• Plays all music files from MP3 to high-res, MQA compatible
• Better signal to noise ratio, lower power use, and an improved DAC chip (ES9038Q2M)
• High output (2.1 volts) can drive most headphones
• Comes with DragonFly Tail with built-in USB-A to male USB-C Adaptor for more connection flexibility
• Works seamlessly with Apple and Android devices, Mac or PC, and is firmware upgradeable

TECH SPECS

• Native resolution up to 24-bit/96kHz
• DAC Chip: ESS ES9038Q2M
• Headphone amp: ESS Sabre 9601
• Volume control: 64-Bit Digital
• Output: 2.1 Vrms at 10,000 Ohms or higher; 16 Ohms minimum for headphones
• Supported sample rates: 44.1 kHz (Red LED) / 48 kHz (Green LED) / 88.2 kHz (Yellow LED) / 96 kHz (Light Blue LED) / MQA (Purple LED)
• Asynchronous transfer ensures digital timing integrity
• Dimensions: 0.5 x 0.7 x 2.2' / 12 x 19 x 57mm

COMES WITH

• DragonFly Tail with built-in USB-A to male USB-C Adaptor

Using the Audioquest DragonFly Cobalt is a breeze. First, plug the DragonFly Cobalt into your device's USB output. It's compatible with Apple and Android devices, as well as Mac or PC. Then, connect your headphones, amp, powered speakers, pre - amp or receiver to the output of the DragonFly. You'll start enjoying high - fidelity music right away. When it comes to music files, it can play everything from MP3 to high - res, and it's MQA compatible. The different LED lights will tell you the supported sample rate of the music you're playing. As for maintenance, keep it clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. Since it's an open - box item, remember that it's a final sale, so make sure to test it out soon after you get it. If you want to keep up with the latest features, you can perform a firmware upgrade as needed. The DragonFly Tail with the built - in USB - A to male USB - C Adaptor gives you more flexibility in connections, so use it when you need a different type of connection.