AudiophileKing
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http://archimago.blogspot.com/2019/08/measurements-dragonflies-audioquest.html
Finally, the truth has been revealed about the Cobalt.I returned mine after a week of testing, waiting for the magical change in sound quality after : 200 hours of burn-in. The sound quality improved yet I and my friends found it to be definitely not worth the price. Today I just came across this article and finally I understand that the "Audio Industry" is fueled by paid advertisements and likely internet forum manipulation.
Firstly, the Cobalt units are cheaply built - there is wiggling of the internals and the usb moves in and out of the case.
Sound quality is better than the dragonfly red yet not worth the price in any way.
I am taking my time to help people not to follow the reviewers and make an impulsive purchase. Listen thoroughly to it yourself, take your time to think if it's worth *your* money and then decide if you want buy them/keep them or return them.
Here are some personal opinions I would like to share:
1) Try the Apple Type-C to 3.5 mm Dongle for $10, I recommend it over the Dragonfly Cobalt anytime.
2) Avoid Fiio products, they have the worst support, you can't find them when trying to solve problems with their products. They ask you to ship to China and their battery replacement information/support is non-existent. They are releasing their Q5s yet I strongly believe to avoid them as many have reported their poor build quality.
3) If they say Cobalt sounds better than Chord Mojo - it's absolutely bull. Many do say it.
Finally, the truth has been revealed about the Cobalt.I returned mine after a week of testing, waiting for the magical change in sound quality after : 200 hours of burn-in. The sound quality improved yet I and my friends found it to be definitely not worth the price. Today I just came across this article and finally I understand that the "Audio Industry" is fueled by paid advertisements and likely internet forum manipulation.
Firstly, the Cobalt units are cheaply built - there is wiggling of the internals and the usb moves in and out of the case.
Sound quality is better than the dragonfly red yet not worth the price in any way.
I am taking my time to help people not to follow the reviewers and make an impulsive purchase. Listen thoroughly to it yourself, take your time to think if it's worth *your* money and then decide if you want buy them/keep them or return them.
Here are some personal opinions I would like to share:
1) Try the Apple Type-C to 3.5 mm Dongle for $10, I recommend it over the Dragonfly Cobalt anytime.
2) Avoid Fiio products, they have the worst support, you can't find them when trying to solve problems with their products. They ask you to ship to China and their battery replacement information/support is non-existent. They are releasing their Q5s yet I strongly believe to avoid them as many have reported their poor build quality.
3) If they say Cobalt sounds better than Chord Mojo - it's absolutely bull. Many do say it.
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