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Old 08-30-2021, 01:15 PM
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Default 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!
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Joel, Chord Mojo comes to mind. MQA is a no go for Chord as a company...


https://www.whathifi.com/us/chord/mojo/review
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DSD 256 (4x) Capable

Supports up to 768kHz

Chord Custom FPGA DAC

8hr Battery Life

CNC Aluminium Chassis

Supports 800Ω Headphones

Pocketable
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Chord Mojo Review | High End Portable DAC/Headphone Amp

https://youtu.be/SyhI7iaQxeI
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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
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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?
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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/

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

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