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Slightly used AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC Preamp/Headphone amp. Comes with device, pouch and original box. Missing cable. Please see photos.
At US$175, this sits above the median US$132 and just over the 75th percentile US$171, so it reads as a slightly ambitious ask rather than a bargain. It is not wildly out of line, but you are paying a premium versus the bulk of recent used comps, so I’d want it to be clean and ready to go.
That said, this is a well-liked compact USB DAC with a strong reputation for easy plug-and-play use, a clean sound, and enough drive for sensible headphones. If the unit is in good cosmetic shape and includes the original cable/accessories, the upside is convenience and confidence in a proven little DAC; if anything is missing, there is less room to justify the price.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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