[FastAndClean]

for 100$ you can get usb dac with double chips, volume control, digital filters, 3.5mm out, balanced 2.5mm out, plays all formats and it is crushing dragonfly red already

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

for 100$ you can get usb dac with double chips, volume control, digital filters, 3.5mm out, balanced 2.5mm out, plays all formats and it is crushing dragonfly red already

What Product are you referring to?

 

[FastAndClean]

What Product are you referring to?

Sabaj DA3

 

[Haden2866]

Sabaj DA3

Doesn't work with either iOS or Android though, does it?

 

[Victorfabius]

Doesn't work with either iOS or Android though, does it?

If I'm not mistaken, the Sabaj DA3 consumes 5 times the power of the DFB, and one of the benefits of the DFC is it's lower power consumption. Even if it works with iOS or Android, it might not be a good portable solution.

I think the DA3 does work with some Android phones, and I haven't yet found information on it's compatibility with iOS, but a lot of my search results are in a foreign language right now.

I'm not saying that the DA3 isn't an excellent DAC (without regard to price), but it's got a different use case than the Dragonfly Black, Red, or Cobalt. The DA3 looks like a better laptop/PC companion than a smartphone DAC.

I'm more interested in the Cobalt for the power savings and portability, which are very much more in Dragonfly's favor.

 

[Wheel Hoss]

Ready for Cobalt vs Mojo yet?

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

I really love this Cobalt. This is one of the best audio purchases I’ve ever made. Bravo Audioquest!!!

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

Ready for Cobalt vs Mojo yet?

My Dude, Do us all the favor. Its instock at Audio46

 

[Tenashus1]

I really love this Cobalt. This is one of the best audio purchases I’ve ever made. Bravo Audioquest!!!

What do you love about it. Can you elaborate a bit? Thanks.

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

What do you love about it. Can you elaborate a bit? Thanks.

Check a few posts back. I did a complete review of it. If after reading that you want to know anything else, then just ask.

 

[Tenashus1]

Didn't notice that you were the same person. Thanks.

 

[NZtechfreak]

If I'm not mistaken, the Sabaj DA3 consumes 5 times the power of the DFB, and one of the benefits of the DFC is it's lower power consumption. Even if it works with iOS or Android, it might not be a good portable solution.

I think the DA3 does work with some Android phones, and I haven't yet found information on it's compatibility with iOS, but a lot of my search results are in a foreign language right now.

I'm not saying that the DA3 isn't an excellent DAC (without regard to price), but it's got a different use case than the Dragonfly Black, Red, or Cobalt. The DA3 looks like a better laptop/PC companion than a smartphone DAC.

I'm more interested in the Cobalt for the power savings and portability, which are very much more in Dragonfly's favor.

This ^^^

All too often I see people comparing products where the use-case scenarios are quite different.

I've had the 1.2 for a long time and love the form factor, but certainly if I can have better sound with lower power draw from my mobile devices in the same kind of form factor I'm interested.

Regards the form factor, I see some people lamenting the full-sized USB - I absolutely prefer connecting the Dragonfly to my phone via a cable, rather than direct. I worry a lot less about traumatising the connector on both sides that way and find it more manageable for pocket carry that way. My laptop and PC still have full-sized USB-A ports, rather than USB-C and I prefer connecting direct to those devices. So for me, in my use, it is ideal already. For someone with USB-C connectors on their laptop I can see how a direct connection would be preferable - I do think it would be nice if there was the option to buy the Dragonfly with a USB-C connector for that use-case for those where this is applicable.

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

This ^^^

All too often I see people comparing products where the use-case scenarios are quite different.

I've had the 1.2 for a long time and love the form factor, but certainly if I can have better sound with lower power draw from my mobile devices in the same kind of form factor I'm interested.

Regards the form factor, I see some people lamenting the full-sized USB - I absolutely prefer connecting the Dragonfly to my phone via a cable, rather than direct. I worry a lot less about traumatising the connector on both sides that way and find it more manageable for pocket carry that way. My laptop and PC still have full-sized USB-A ports, rather than USB-C and I prefer connecting direct to those devices. So for me, in my use, it is ideal already. For someone with USB-C connectors on their laptop I can see how a direct connection would be preferable - I do think it would be nice if there was the option to buy the Dragonfly with a USB-C connector for that use-case for those where this is applicable.

I don’t see what the big deal is. It comes with a dragon tail for USB C.

 

[NZtechfreak]

I don’t see what the big deal is. It comes with a dragon tail for USB C.

Sure, it's fine, but different strokes etc. I definitely prefer being able to connect direct to my non-phone sources, so I can see why those with USB-C ports would want that. Given USB-C uptake is finally starting to become ubiquitous I think it reasonable for some people to want this, would like to see the option available. While the option isn't there people who feel strongly about this will simply put their hard-earned elsewhere, totally fair enough. Options aren't bad to have right?

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

Sure, it's fine, but different strokes etc. I definitely prefer being able to connect direct to my non-phone sources, so I can see why those with USB-C ports would want that. Given USB-C uptake is finally starting to become ubiquitous I think it reasonable for some people to want this, would like to see the option available. While the option isn't there people who feel strongly about this will simply put their hard-earned elsewhere, totally fair enough. Options aren't bad to have right?

Options are great! But I guess since I use my iPhone for portable listening, I’ve never been able to connect directly, either with the Cobalt or Red. So I guess I can’t miss what I’ve never had.

I was just pointing out that it’s nice that they include a dragon tail for Android users so you don’t have to go out and purchase another accessory in order to use the Cobalt. But even with USB A, iPhone users still have to purchase the camera connection kit.