Michel
Perfect!! Does the job really well!!
Comment from January 28, 2026 — Experience from December 19, 2025
Michel
Perfect!! Does the job really well!!
Comment from January 28, 2026 — Experience from December 19, 2025
Koen
Since integrating the DragonFly Kobalt into my HiFi setup, my listening experience with Spotify via my mobile phone has been taken to a whole new level. This compact USB DAC delivers an impressive sound quality that you would normally only expect from much more expensive and larger devices.
What immediately stands out is the clarity and detail in the sound. Music sounds richer, more dynamic, and above all, much more natural. The Kobalt truly gets the most out of Spotify streams, making even compressed music sound surprisingly good. Instruments are easier to distinguish, vocals sound warmer, and the bass is tighter and more controlled.
Installation was simple and hassle-free. Plug & play via a USB adapter on my phone, and the Kobalt was recognized instantly. No fuss with drivers or settings—just connect and enjoy.
I also appreciate the compact size. It’s small enough to take anywhere, yet powerful enough to provide a serious upgrade to any mobile listening experience. Combined with a good pair of headphones or an amplifier, the difference is truly noticeable.
In short: the DragonFly Kobalt is a fantastic investment for anyone who wants to get the best out of their digital music without sacrificing ease of use or mobility. An absolute must-have for music lovers looking to enrich their HiFi setup!
Comment from July 31, 2025 — Experience from July 20, 2025
Damien
Honestly, it significantly improves the sound on the headphones, I'm impressed, I recommend this product.
Comment from March 31, 2025 — Experience from March 06, 2025
Vitor
Very good. Very noticeable difference.
Comment from March 25, 2025 — Experience from March 14, 2025
Fernando
Very good product as always with Audioquest. Impeccable sound.
Comment from January 18, 2025 — Experience from December 20, 2024
Albert
Clear improvement compared to the DragonFly Black: amazing sound!
Comment from January 07, 2025 — Experience from December 27, 2024
Gerardo
Excellent DAC, superior to the Red I already had. I notice a warmer, more powerful, and brilliant sound.
Comment from December 28, 2024 — Experience from December 12, 2024
Ricard
The product is amazing it allows me to use my headphones on the go.
Le produit est incroyable, il me permet d'utiliser mes écouteurs en déplacement.
Comment from October 14, 2024 — Experience from October 03, 2024
Patrick
Very good product, great sound, easy to connect. I recommend it to everyone to enhance PC sound. For me, using a Focal Celestee headset, the sound is significantly improved. I don't regret my purchase.
Comment from August 19, 2024 — Experience from August 08, 2024
Arnaud
Really surprising how much the sound quality is improved with this little DAC from a laptop. I absolutely do not regret it, an essential accessory for listening to good lossless files with a good headset.
Comment from January 04, 2024 — Experience from December 24, 2023
Philippe
A bomb as cited by Audioquest, a slight downside is it's a bit too dynamic for 30 ohm Meze 99 Classic headphones. The Black version is more comfortable but with less definition. Impeccable for listening on an amplifier, especially with the Audioquest Golden Gate RCA jack cable. I recommend it, and time will tell how it holds up in the long run.
Comment from December 12, 2023 — Experience from December 01, 2023
Patrick
This product perfectly meets my expectations.
Comment from May 30, 2023 — Experience from May 19, 2023
Bruno
TOP NOTCH! Significantly improves sound quality even on an iMac. Imagine the difference compared to using a smartphone for live audio - it's night and day. Also delivers higher power than the latest generation Sony NW-A306 Walkman. Highly recommended!
Comment from March 27, 2023 — Experience from March 16, 2023
Michael
Works well with a smartphone, the sound is good but headphones are still breaking in.
Comment from January 05, 2023 — Experience from December 25, 2022
Patrice
Used to improve the sound quality output from an iPhone to a Focal Celestee headphone, particularly for listening to Tidal Master. The combination produces an extremely clear and precise sound with very detailed instruments, which is very pleasant with a noticeable increase in volume. Very satisfied with this product.
Comment from January 03, 2023
Sandy
Good product, although a bit expensive...
Comment from December 28, 2022 — Experience from June 14, 2021
Pascal
Perfect match for my expectations.
Comment from December 26, 2022 — Experience from December 10, 2022
Jean philippe
Perfect, meets my needs with my iPhone.
Comment from December 14, 2022 — Experience from August 26, 2022
Joël
Very good product, meets my expectations.
Comment from August 02, 2022 — Experience from July 22, 2022
Yannick
The sound is neutral, so it's perfect.
Comment from May 17, 2022 — Experience from May 05, 2022
Philippe
I am very satisfied with the product; it is very detailed and very musical.
Comment from January 27, 2022 — Experience from January 16, 2022
Catherine
I previously used the Meridian Explorer. With the DragonFly, the sound is clearer, especially in the high frequencies.
Comment from December 09, 2020 — Experience from November 18, 2020
Valerian
Excellent DAC for mobile use. Doesn't drain the battery too much and Full MQA Renderer, ideal for the Tidal Master Streaming service. The only downside is that it doesn't decode DSD, but you can get by converting to PCM, the rendering remains very good...
Comment from November 19, 2020 — Experience from August 19, 2020
David
A great solution to enjoy your best headphones on the go by turning your smartphones into hi-res portable music players with a 16 or 24 bit FLAC subscription. Also works with a computer. A nice little DAC that sounds very natural.
Comment from July 07, 2020 — Experience from June 16, 2020