DAC Comparison
AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt vs Schiit Modi Multibit
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 Modi Multibit The Modi twins are two tiny DACs that really deliver. Whether you want better sound from your computer, TV, streamer, tablet, CD player, or many other sources, Modi 3+ delivers. Or, choose Modi Multibit—the most affordable member of the Schiit Multibit DAC family. $249.00 MSRP | |
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| Features | ||
| Power | Micro USB | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | USB-A | Coaxial S/PDIF Micro USB TOSLINK S/PDIF |
| Outputs | 3.5mm | RCA |
| Output Voltage | 2.1 volt | |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 24 bit / 96 kHz | 24 bit / 192 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | |
| DAC Chip | ESS ES9038Q2M 32 bit with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound | |
| Reviews | 4/5 mansr, Audiophile StyleAs the poor distortion figures of the Cobalt show, even a high-end chip can be compromised by the specifics of the implementation. | No reviews available |
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