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AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt Price at the time of writing approx $500 AUD USB DAC Tec specs: https://www.audioquest.com/dacs/dragonfly/dragonfly-cobalt Initial impressions. There are many positive reviews of this third and top of the line incarnation of the DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC. I used the DAC with all apple products including MacBook Pro, iPad and iPhone, listening to standard red book, and hi-res FLAC files. Headphones PSB over ear M4Us (which also get great reviews - and I can attest to their sound quality). In short, I wasn’t expecting to hear a night and day difference when using the DAC, however I was expecting a change, subtle or otherwise. I tested and listed for a number of hours over a two-day period and have to report no discernible difference listening to tracks with/without the DragonFly in place. A change in logo lights indicated the unit was working and recognising file variations. Testing was completed at the same volume levels, which is important as some DACs including the Cobalt lift the noise level. This is sometimes confused with a DAC creating an improved sound experience. In fact, when using the DAC and watching Netflix it sounded worse. I contacted Audioquest - They said that the unit was working correctly, and listening was a very subjective experience. I’ve had familiarity with quite a number of DACs and have always noticed variations, sometimes subtle, sometimes quite significant (Chord products). I would strongly recommend that you try before you buy with this product, using your own equipment when testing. This may avoid disappointment given the high accolades its received and associated cost. On the other hand, perhaps could be more suitable to your kit? If not, save the money and spend it on a better pair of headphones or if it’s a desk top solution, a better DAC. Cheers

Further information: Selling Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt. In excellent condition. Purchased from Addicted Audio in March 2020. Photos: PLEASE READ If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved

Further information: Includes original box, receipt from Australian store, and all items included in original package aside from the carry pouch that is mislaid. Photos: