DAC Comparison
Topping D10s vs AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt
Topping D10s The Topping D10s is a compact, dedicated DAC and bridge that is highly regarded by reviewers. $100.00 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 | ||
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | USB-B | USB-A |
| Outputs | Digital/Coaxial/SPDIF Digital/Optical/TOSLINK/SPDIF RCA | 3.5mm |
| Output Voltage | 2.1 volt | |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 32 bit / 384 kHz | 24 bit / 96 kHz |
| DAC Chip | ESS ES9038Q2M | ESS ES9038Q2M 32 bit with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound |
| Reviews | Audio Science ReviewRecommended | 4/5 mansr, Audiophile StyleAlthough the DAC chip has been upgraded to a much more expensive one ($25 vs $10 in sample quantities), there is little, if anything, to show for the effort in terms of measured performance. |
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