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Selling an AudioQuest Dragonfly Cobalt USB DAC Bundle new in opened box and tested. High-Performance Portable USB DAC: DragonFly Cobalt With AudioQuest’s DragonFly USB DAC, music appreciation and exploration are limitless: Plug into an Apple or Windows computer or connect to an iOS or Android mobile device. Play YouTube or Vimeo videos. Go hunting on Bandcamp or SoundCloud. Explore playlists and podcasts on Spotify, Pandora, or Deezer. Stream high-res audio from Tidal or Qobuz. No matter the choice of sonic pleasure, DragonFly unravels the emotional expression and nuance that makes music and movies so enjoyable. Now, more than ever before, naturally beautiful sound is right at your fingertips—however you want it, whenever you want it. For easy reference, DragonFlys LED changes color to indicate playback status or sample rate. Note: A red lens indicates that the device is in standby mode; purple indicates MQA playback. Plays all music files: MP3 to MQA and Hi-Res Compatible with computers, tablets, streamers, and mobile devicesIncludes DragonTail USB-C Extender Cable (iOS mobile devices require Apple Lightning-to-USB adaptor)Resolution up to 24-bit / 96kHzDAC Chip ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound DragonFly Cobalt: Improved Performance, More Beauty! Compared to previous models, DragonFly Cobalt incorporates some important new features, including a new, more advanced ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with a minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound; a more sophisticated Microchip PIC32MX274 microprocessor that reduces current draw and increases processing speed by 33% over DragonFlys Black and Red; and improved power-supply filtering specifically designed to reduce the WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular noise that plague mobile devices. Cobalts precedent-setting performance is made possible by multiple significant upgrades: New, more advanced ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with a minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound.Microchips superb PIC32MX274 microprocessor draws less current and increases processing speed by 33%.Improved power-supply filtering that specifically increases immunity to WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular noise.Includes a form-fitting DragonTail female USB-A to male USB-C Adaptor.All DragonTails use AQs Carbon-level USB cable. AudioQuest, Gordon Rankin: A Beautiful Partnership Like all previous DragonFly models, Cobalt uses Gordon Rankins precedent-setting StreamLength® asynchronous-transfer USB code. Further, in Gordons 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. This superior clock enables DragonFly Cobalt to provide greater resolution and clarity than DACs with multiple clocks. *Streamlength and monoClock are registered trademarks of Wavelength Audio, ltd. Why the Slow Roll...? Cobalt employs ESSs new flagship ES9038Q2M DAC chip. 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 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. Killing the Noise In Cobalt, weve taken what weve learned from our 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. Successfully combating this noise is absolutely crucial to the preservation of the lowest-level musical details, particularly when it comes to high-res audio—and especially when applied to a portable-audio device such as DragonFly. Bit-Perfect Volume Control and 2.1-Volt Output Cobalt features the same ESS Sabre 9601 headphone amp and bit-perfect volume control that give DragonFly Red its unique combination of power and grip over the music. This solution ensures maximum fidelity, thrilling dynamic contrast, and excellent signal-to-noise ratio. The 2.1-volt output makes Cobalt and Red compatible with a wide range of headphones, including power-hungry, low-efficiency models. Firmware Upgradeable DragonFlys Black, Red, and Cobalt are firmware upgradeable via our free Desktop Device Manager. In todays fast-paced digital world, longevity in a hi-fi component is increasingly rare—at any price. AudioQuest believes that todays digital devices should evolve as technology itself evolves, thereby delivering musical pleasure for many years to come. Our Desktop Device Manager will also allow you to identify your DragonFlys serial number and software version to ensure that the device is up to date. Click here to download the latest Device Manager available for your operating system. Included is the Audioquest Dragonfly COBALT USB Stick DAC, DragonTail USB-A Female to Micro USB Male. USB Stick–Sized Digital–to–Analog Converter - 32–bit ESS 9010 DAC with minimum–phase filter Drives headphones directly and connects to preamp or AV receiver 1.2 Volt Medium output with 32bit processing This AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt DAC Preamp Headphone Amp is a versatile and high-quality device that offers a variety of features for enhancing your audio experience. With its USB audio inputs and preamp audio outputs, this headphone amplifier is perfect for home audio enthusiasts who want to enjoy their favorite music in a powerful and clear sound. The AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt DAC Preamp Headphone Amp comes in a striking blue color and has a compact design that makes it easy to use and transport. Its Dac feature ensures that you get the highest quality sound output, and with its one-input-and-one-output model, you can easily connect it to your existing audio setup. This headphone amplifier is perfect for those who want to enhance their audio experience without compromising on style and convenience. DragonTails signal-carrying conductors are controlled for digital-audio directionality for more engaging, 3D sound. Like all AudioQuest cables, components and accessories DragonTail is designed and manufactured for low distortion and maximum performance. https://www.audioquest.com/products/dragonfly-cobalt?srsltid=AfmBOorf1nMAXJryG_fHf8UyLbn86tYGpxJ2NnKlQmxFiKOYvbcejqTw
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