AudioQuest DragonFly DAC USB Digital Audio Converter - Black

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Now add to that low power consumption, size and fuss free operation without drivers and I think DF is still great choice in certain usage scenarios. You can easily tell when the Black is being fed decoded MQA content as the embossed Dragonfly on the unit will glow magenta. This was especially important to my Notes Audio AT10 (also known as Simphonio Xcited 2), as in quiet environment the IEMs almost always suffered from bloated bass notes until the Dragonfly came to the rescue. Regardless of whether the cable in question be an analogue or digital interconnect, speaker cable, subwoofer cable or anything with Audioquest's badge on it - only the finest quality materials and construction expertise are used to form an exceptional, industry-leading product.

They also mention that it works well with Qobuz subscriptions and that it brings them close to the sound system.If I didn’t already have the Dragonfly Red, I could easily see tucking the Black into the case that comes with the Clears and using that combination as my “destination” headphone setup (what I use when traveling and I get where I’m going, rather than while actually in transit).

Far superior sound—and, thus, much more beautiful, engaging music—can be enjoyed when using an external, purpose-built DAC, such as DragonFly. However, all current-production DragonFly models—Black, Red, and Cobalt—are compatible with iOS and Android devices. I shouldn't complain about the lack of on-board controls or flexibility given it's simplicity is its selling-point, but hey. That's not to say it's always necessarily better than the equivalent non-MQA version of a track, assuming you can find otherwise identical MQA/non-MQA sources to compare. Dual-mode conversion allows the Dragonfly to operate on the ground or in space, and a rear-facing second seat means you can even take a passenger!The most recent one lasted for 3 months, and for those 90 days of being away from home, the “laptop onboard + great earphones” just became more and more unbearable. The DragonFly Black now delivers that same clear, dynamic sound with Apple or Android mobile devices. It certainly does its jobs well, adding no harshness and no “tinny-sound”-ness to my favorite Pop records. For most digital devices, delivering audio is just one of numerous functionalities, all of which are compromised to some extent. The output of the DAC chip is fed into a dedicated headphone amplifier that features a 64-step digitally controlled analog volume control.