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Built-in DACs do the job but don’t give you nearly the clarity, dynamics, and sensuality that’s hiding in the digital file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether using a free streaming service, premium HighResolution or MQA-encoded streaming (such as Tidal Masters), or playing your own MP3 files or videos — whatever you listen to or watch — all DragonFlys make the experience much more compelling and immersive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd now DragonFly Cobalt, with its best-ever processor, headphone amp, and microcontroller, provides even greater clarity, dynamics, and finesse than previously possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether plugged into an Apple® or Windows® computer, or connected to an iOS® or Android® mobile device, DragonFly delivers beautiful sound to earbuds, headphones, desktop speakers, or complete audio systems, letting you hear all the emotional expression and nuance that makes your favorite music and movies so enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHint:\u003c\/strong\u003e For even more natural sound, put an AudioQuest JitterBug between your music and your DragonFly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlays all music files: MP3 to High-Res and MQA n Compatible with Apple® and Windows® PCs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with iOS devices (requires Apple Camera Adapter\/Connection Kit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Android devices (requires DragonTail or other USB Adaptor for Android Devices)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives a wide range of low- to high-efficiency headphones n Volume control for powered speakers or power amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet volume to match other preamp or AV receiver sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatically Better Sound from MP3s, YouTube, Etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-End Performance from High-Resolution and MQA \u0026amp; Masters Files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest-ever DragonFly Processor, Headphone Amp, and Microcontroller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBit-Perfect Variable Output Drives Headphones, Powered Speakers, or Power Amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes DragonTail USB-C Adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample rates supported, LED indicator color code: 44.1kHz (Green), 48kHz (Blue), 88.2kHz (Amber), 96kHz (Magenta), MQA (Purple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume Control: 64-position, 64-bit, bit-perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 2.1vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 0.65 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant ingredients which explain some of Cobalt’s precedent-setting performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with a minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrochip PIC32MX274 microprocessor reduces current draw and increases processing speed by 33% over DragonFlys Black and Red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved power-supply filtering, specifically designed to reduce WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a form-fitting DragonTail USB-C to USB-A adaptor. 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