DAC Comparison
Schiit Modius vs AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt
Schiit Modius Modius? Yes, as in “Modius Maximus,” a bigger, balanced-output Modi with super-high performance—and even better versatility. Connect to any computer or streamer—or tablet, TV, CD player, or many other sources—and Modius delivers exceptional sound. $199.00 MSRP | 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 | |
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| Features | ||
| Power | Micro USB | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | Micro USB TOSLINK S/PDIF | USB-A |
| Outputs | Balanced 3-pin XLR RCA | 3.5mm |
| Output Voltage | 2.1 volt | |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 24 bit / 192 kHz | 24 bit / 96 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | |
| DAC Chip | AKM AK4493 | ESS ES9038Q2M 32 bit with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound |
| Reviews | No reviews available | 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. |
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