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product_id: 162069463
title: "Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt Usb Digital to Analog Converter, Preamplifier, Headphone Amplifier"
brand: "audioquest"
price: "1597 kr"
currency: DKK
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reviews_count: 3
url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/162069463-audioquest-dragonfly-cobalt-usb-digital-to-analog-converter-preamplifier-headphone
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region: Denmark
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# 33% faster processing 24-bit/96kHz high-res audio Low power consumption Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt Usb Digital to Analog Converter, Preamplifier, Headphone Amplifier

**Brand:** audioquest
**Price:** 1597 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Unlock studio-quality sound anywhere, anytime — don’t just listen, experience it!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt Usb Digital to Analog Converter, Preamplifier, Headphone Amplifier by audioquest
- **How much does it cost?** 1597 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/162069463-audioquest-dragonfly-cobalt-usb-digital-to-analog-converter-preamplifier-headphone)

## Best For

- audioquest enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audioquest brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart LED Indicator:** Instantly shows sample rate and signal status, keeping you in control of your audio experience.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Includes DragonTail USB-C adapter for seamless use with Android smartphones and computers.
- • **On-the-Go Power Efficiency:** Draws minimal power from your device, preserving battery life during extended listening.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Resolution:** Supports up to 24-bit/96kHz and full MQA decoding for studio-quality playback.
- • **Turbocharged Audio Processing:** 33% faster USB microcontroller reduces noise & distortion for crystal-clear sound.

## Overview

The AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt is a compact USB DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier that delivers premium, high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/96kHz with full MQA support. Featuring a 33% faster USB microcontroller for reduced distortion and low power consumption, it enhances all your music sources—from compressed streams to lossless files—while maintaining battery efficiency. Its universal compatibility with phones and computers, aided by the included DragonTail USB-C adapter, makes it the ultimate portable upgrade for audiophiles on the move.

## Description

Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt Usb Digital to Analog Converter, Preamplifier, Headphone Amplifier : desertcart.in: Industrial & Scientific

Review: Great product and great seller support - Awesome product and great after-sales support from the AV Squad Mumbai team. Will do more business in the future for sure.
Review: sound quality is good but ver costly - Sound quality is good but very costly

## Features

- You might think awesome sound quality is hard to achieve on the go. If so, we'd like to present the handy AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC/headphone amp. It's roughly the size of a thumb drive, & it plugs into your phone or computer to deliver premium, high-precision sound. AudioQuest's highly successful DragonFly models put the USB DAC category on the map, & the Cobalt looks to be the best one yet. It makes for an easy & very effective upgrade to your portable or desktop listening setup.
- AudioQuest loaded the Cobalt with a brand new high-performance USB microcontroller that increases processing speed by 33% (over the DragonFly Red and Black). Faster processing means less extra noise, and ultimately less distortion. This chip also reduces power consumption. That's important if you're listening on the go, because the DragonFly draws its power from your connected mobile device or computer. So you can enjoy the upgraded sound without sucking your phone or laptop's battery dry.
- The DragonFly Cobalt is designed make everything you listen to sound better. So even the compressed audio you get from MP3s, Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube videos will get a sonic boost. But if you have a high-resolution music collection, or stream lossless music from Qobuz or TIDAL, you can really hear what the Cobalt can do. This DAC will decode high-resolution music files up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution, which is better than CD quality, and it also offers full MQA support.
- The DragonFly Cobalt features a native resolution of up to 24-bit / 96 kHz formats and takes advantage of monoClock technology to produce sounds with resolution and clarity that are greater than DACs with multiple clocks, and the StreamLength asynchronous USB code helps ensure improved audio delivery with low jitter, resource load, and minimal packet errors. A smart LED indicator on the DragonFly shows the sample rate and status of the incoming signal.
- With a DragonTail (USB A – C adaptor) supplied, you can now take advantage of using the DragonFly with your Android smartphone. Simply plug the DragonTail between the phone's USB and the DragonFly DAC and you're good to go - audiophile quality sound from your smartphone! If you want the best from your music on the move, you’ll love the AudioQuest DragonTail Cobalt.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07T3HSD9Z |
| Best Sellers Rank | #147,277 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #55 in Digital to Analog Converters #112 in Hi-Fi DA Converters |
| Brand | AudioQuest |
| Brand Name | AudioQuest |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,448 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00092592098398 |
| Included Components | DAC - PreAmp, 6" "Dragon Tail" cable, Stitched leatherette storage pouch |
| Interface | USB |
| Interface Type | USB |
| Item Weight | 4.2 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | AudioQuest |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| UPC | 092592098398 |
| Warranty Description | One Year AudioQuest Official Manufacturer’s Warranty. Parts and Labor. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AudioQuest
- **Interface Type:** USB
- **Number of Channels:** 1
- **UPC:** 092592098398
- **Manufacturer:** AudioQuest

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: i know these DACs are mainly for high end headphones , but anyone know if it will make a better (or slightly better) audio on $10 -$30 earphones?**
A: The answer is that it might make a big difference, but you won't know until you try.  I have a $3000 headphone amp coupled to a $15000 DAC.  I normally use them with headphones in a price range from $1000 to $4000, for which both components, independently make a huge difference.  Now for the surprise:  I have a pair a cheap, no-name headphones -- the only name on them is "digital."  That speaks volumes.  On those cheap headphones, the headphone amp makes a totally unexpected, MONUMENTAL difference.  My point is that you never say "never."  That said, I recommend that if you're considering investing $300 in this device, you should consider investing in better headphones.  Look at the less expensive models from Grado, for example.

**Q: What's the difference between red and black?**
A: In performance, both models incorporate the 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chip, the 9010 in Black and the higher-performance 9016 in Red. While the Black uses the same headphone amp and analog volume control found in previous version, the new Red includes the latest ESS headphone amp and a bit-perfect digital volume control that resides on the 9016 DAC chip itself. In power the Black puts out 1.2 volts: enough power to drive all preamplifier input circuits and a wide range of efficient headphones. The red with its higher 2.1-volt output will be compatible with a wider range of headphones, including power-hungry, low-efficiency model.

**Q: Can you still use inline headphone controls when using the dac with an iPhone?**
A: No you cannot nor can you use the mic in the headphones for making or recieving calls ...luckily you do get notification ...and you can just pull the lightning connector to answer the call ..using iphone in normal manner ..i  had this exact Q  after recieving my unit ..

**Q: I have powered speakers that I plug into my laptop 3mm headphone jack. Can I use this product to get more volume & better audio quality**
A: That's what I use the Dragonfly (Black) for. I expected a subtle improvement, but found it to be night and day! The cheapo DAC and output stage circuitry that's built into the laptop was really limiting the sound quality.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product and great seller support
*by R***J on 11 September 2023*

Awesome product and great after-sales support from the AV Squad Mumbai team. Will do more business in the future for sure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ sound quality is good but ver costly
*by P***H on 29 November 2023*

Sound quality is good but very costly

### ⭐⭐⭐ Too much bass with a Grado 325
*by S***M on 24 October 2023*

This is supposed to be a much vaunted portable DAC. However, I found the bass too high which kills the rest of the music. I used it with a Grado 325. So suggest to try it before you buy as it is quite expensive. Also look at the Astel and Kern AK HC3

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- AudioQuest Dragonfly Cobalt USB Digital-to-Analog Converter
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*Product available on Desertcart Denmark*
*Store origin: DK*
*Last updated: 2026-02-23*