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This is a strong deal: at US$79, it sits well below the US$110 25th percentile and far under the US$128 median for recent used listings, so the asking price is clearly on the bargain side. Compared with the usual used market, it leaves plenty of room for a quick flip or an easy buy-and-keep without feeling priced into the risk.
That makes it attractive because this unit is a well-regarded compact DAC: the Cobalt is known for a clean, punchy sound, very simple setup, and genuine portability for laptop or phone listening. At this price, the main upside is getting a respected DAC/amp at a low entry cost, so if it powers up normally and includes the right cable/adapters, it’s an easy enthusiast grab rather than a project.
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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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