AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt![]() DragonFly Cobalt, our 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. $299.95 MSRP | Schiit Gungnir![]() True Multibit or delta-sigma? Yes. With Gungnir, you have the flexibility to choose between affordable delta-sigma performance, or Schiit’s own True Multibit architecture with medical-grade D/A converters and a unique time- and frequency-domain optimized digital filter. Both versions offer excellent performance for a moderate price—as well as the comfort of completely upgradable, modular design. $899.00 MSRP | |
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Features | ||
Power | AC 115v AC 230v | |
Input/Output | ||
Inputs | USB-A | BNC S/PDIF Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B |
Outputs | 3.5mm | Balanced 3-pin XLR RCA |
Output Voltage | 2.1 volt | |
Audio | ||
Sample Rate | 24 bit / 96 kHz | 24 bit / 192 kHz |
DAC Chip | ESS ES9038Q2M 32 bit with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound | |
Reviews | 4/5 mansr, Audiophile StyleIs the Cobalt worth the additional $100 in retail price over the Red? Apart from a 5 mm reduction in length and a blue paint job, not much has changed. | No reviews available |
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