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Against your recent GBP comps, £120 sits a little above the £99 median and inside the £90–£128 interquartile range, so this reads as a fair, slightly upper-half ask rather than a bargain or stretch. It is not cheap enough to call a strong deal, but it is still squarely in the normal used-market band for this model.
The Cobalt is well-liked for its compact form, easy plug-and-play use, and a cleaner, more effortless presentation than many dongle DACs, especially with phones, laptops, and headphones that benefit from a bit of polish. At this price, the main upside is convenience: if it’s genuinely clean, fully working, and includes the right adapters, it’s a neat buy for someone who wants a premium portable DAC without overpaying.
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Founded in 1980 by Bill Low in Irvine, California, AudioQuest traces its roots to 1978, when Low, a hi-fi store manager and avid enthusiast, began crafting superior audio cables to overcome the signal degradation he observed in existing products. Dissatisfied with subpar materials and construction, he prioritized advanced conductors like 6N copper, innovative insulation, and precise geometries, quickly earning acclaim after demos at events like the 1979 Summer CES. This passion-driven origin propelled AudioQuest from a cable innovator—first U.S. company to advance signal transmission in 1985—to a global force in high-performance audio.
While renowned for its expansive lineup of analog, digital, and AC power cables, including HDMI for video, AudioQuest has broadened into USB DACs and headphone amps, highlighted by the multi-award-winning DragonFly series launched in 2012. The brand also offers Niagara and PowerQuest power conditioners, alongside custom-install solutions, all engineered to maximize system fidelity without venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or turntables.
AudioQuest commands a premium position in the high-end market, supplying thousands of specialist retailers across 60 countries as the dominant cable provider for discerning audiophiles. Its relentless innovation, from conductor purity to dielectric design, delivers tangible performance gains, cementing a reputation for value and musicality that serious hi-fi buyers trust.
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