Testseek.com have collected 28 expert reviews of the AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt.
May 2020
(89%)
28 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The Cobalt perhaps lacks the last iota of dynamic ceiling as compared to some megabuck, big-component outboard headphone amp/DACs, but then again, maybe not. Either way, I was very impressed with just how "high-end" the best hi-res music sounded via Audio...
Abstract: Linear Tube Audio, Decware, Omega Speaker Systems, And Zu Audio The Audiophile System Builder V2 Our recommendations for buying a complete audiophile stereo system with a budget between $3600 to $7400 for streaming hi-res audio. Review By Ian White Of e...
Published: 2019-11-21, Author: John , review by: stereophile.com
Is AudioQuest's DragonFly Cobalt worth the extra $100 compared with the DragonFly Red? Yes. That sense of ease it offers with long-term listening is something I don't want to do without. The DragonFly Cobalt has replaced the DragonFly Red as my eBook-read...
The Cobalt for sure is the best DragonFly AudioQuest has released up to now. It's small, pretty, sounds great, is affordable and does full MQA.If you don't have a DragonFly yet, I would recommend to go for the Cobalt for sure as it's the best of the DF tr...
Abstract: The new release of the Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt has many folks in the audiophile world curious about its skill. With so many upgrades in sound quality from the Dragonfly Red, folks are wondering how it compares to another heavy hitting portable DAC/amp...
I'm sold. In fact, I'm now considering replacing my current portable DAC/amp (I won't name names) with this little blue wonder. The Cobalt displays a significant reduction in noise, and the MQA capability is a freqload of icing on the cake. If you're a f...
Abstract: The Audioquest Dragonfly Red has been a staple in the audiophile community as one of the most portable DAC/amps out there. However, with the newest release of the Dragonfly Cobalt, we were curious if it was worth the upgrade from the Red. With $100 differ...
We'll of course do a lot more listening and testing with the Cobalt before we publish the full review, but it's safe to say that AudioQuest with the Cobalt has another winner in their hands. One which audiophiles like us will enjoy for years.Full review s...
The DragonFly Cobalt might at first appear to be an odd addition to the range on paper, and if you need support for very hi-res PCM and DSD you will need to look elsewhere. In more real-world terms, though, this is a fantastic DAC that elevates the go-any...
Abstract: 2020 has been an eventful year to say the least but also one in which many have turned to music as an escape from the madness of the world around them. Music is a meditation that allows you to escape from the problems of life, whose powers are not to be u...
