audioquest DragonFly Cobalt Plug-in USB DAC/Headphone Amp

audioquest DragonFly Cobalt Plug-in USB DAC/Headphone Amp

PREOWNED - FULLY TESTED - INCLUDES ORIGINAL BOX/PACKING, MANUAL, TRAVEL POUCH, CAP/COVER, USB-A TO USB-C ADAPTER

Product highlights:

• compatible with Windows® and Mac® computers

• compatible with iPhone® and iPad®

• requires Lightning-to-USB adapter (not included); Apple's Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter recommended for best results

• compatible with some Android™ devices

• DragonTail USB-C adapter included

• may require a DragonTail Micro USB Adapter to connect to some Android devices

• 32-bit ESS Sabre™ ES9038Q2M digital-to-analog conversion chip with minimum-phase filter for nuanced, dynamic sound

• high-efficiency microcontroller for extremely low power draw and increased processing speed

• processing speed increased by 33% over DragonFly Red

• high-performance ESS Sabre 9601 headphone amplifier

• powered by USB connection — no need for external power supply

• asynchronous USB data transfer using Wavelength Audio, ltd.'s Streamlength® protocol for reduced timing jitter and better sound

• offers rendering for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio files

• 3.5mm stereo minijack provides:

• headphone output (minimum recommended headphone impedance 16 ohms and higher)

• variable line-level output for driving powered speakers or power amp

• fixed line-level output for connecting to a preamp or receiver

• 64-step, bit-perfect digital volume control (operated via your computer or mobile device)

• supported sample rates: PCM up to 96kHz native resolution

• (sample rates above 96kHz will play but are down-converted by your computer or mobile device's playback software)

• incoming sample rate color-coded LED indicator for 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz sampling rates

• input bit depth: 16 bits, 24 bits

• output voltage: 2.1 Vrms

• durable metal construction with blue hardshell finish

• storage pouch

• supported operating systems:

• Windows® 7-10

• Apple OS X® (version 10.6.8 or later)

• Apple iOS® (5 and newer)

• Android™ 4.1 and later

• 3/4"W x 1/2"H x 2-1/4"D