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joel_hifi 08-30-2021 01:15 PM

Ultra portable DAC/Headphone Amp
 
I'm looking to upgrade my AudioQuest Dragonfly Red.

What's available out there in the ultra portable category that can better the Dragonfly Cobalt, spec and sound quality wise?

Higher res sampling, DSD, MQA are pluses but not a must.

Thanks in advance for your valuable suggestions!

PHC1 08-30-2021 05:29 PM

Joel, Chord Mojo comes to mind. MQA is a no go for Chord as a company...


https://www.whathifi.com/us/chord/mojo/review

PHC1 08-30-2021 05:31 PM

https://chordelectronics.co.uk/wp-co...-1-900x675.jpg

PHC1 08-30-2021 05:34 PM

DSD 256 (4x) Capable

Supports up to 768kHz

Chord Custom FPGA DAC

8hr Battery Life

CNC Aluminium Chassis

Supports 800Ω Headphones

Pocketable

PHC1 08-30-2021 05:37 PM

Chord Mojo Review | High End Portable DAC/Headphone Amp

https://youtu.be/SyhI7iaQxeI

doggiehowser 08-30-2021 06:01 PM

I love my Mojo but I reckon you should try to listen to the Earmen Sparrow too.

I love that it has a 2.5mm balanced output

PHC1 08-30-2021 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doggiehowser (Post 1044315)
I love my Mojo but I reckon you should try to listen to the Earmen Eagle too.

I love that it has a 2.5mm balanced output

Is that a Sabre DAC?

doggiehowser 08-30-2021 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHC1 (Post 1044317)
Is that a Sabre DAC?

Yes it is - supposed to be a variant of the 9038 designed for headphone use

Sorry I meant the Sparrow (the better model) was the one I liked..

https://headfonics.com/earmen-sparrow-review/

https://primeaudio.org/earmen-sparrow-review/

https://www.headfonia.com/earmen-sparrow-review/

https://headfonics.com/wp-content/up...0/3-2.jpg.webp

joel_hifi 08-31-2021 02:06 PM

Thank you gentlemen for the great advices!

I have just ordered the EarMen Sparrow, I like the specs, the fact that it's ultra portable (no need to recharge), and also the balanced output :thumbsup:

joel_hifi 09-02-2021 01:43 PM

Received the EarMen Sparrow today, very pleased with this little device :thumbsup:

Significant upgrade from the AQ Dragonfly Red on all aspects, will revert with details


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