Is DragonFly a good DAC?
All three DragonFlys are excellent products. If your headphones or system are of decent quality, you’ll be impressed with the improvements you get from either one. And, if you own the original DragonFly, you might want to find a friend who needs a good portable DAC and upgrade to one of the new DragonFlys.
Is AudioQuest DragonFly an amp?
The “Dragonfly Black” and it’s sister, the “Dragonfly Red”, are the latest USB-stick DAC/amps (sometimes called a “dongle DAC”) from AudioQuest. It supports PCM bit-rates from 44.1 to 96 kHz at 24-bit depth and can support MQA rendering with suitable player software.
Where is AudioQuest located?
Irvine, California
AudioQuest is based in Irvine, California, has offices in the Netherlands and distributes its products to approximately 65 countries throughout the world.
How do I connect my DragonFly to my amp?
Yes, Dragonfly Red can be connected to a separate amp. Just turn its volume all the way up and it enters DAC-only mode. Per the Dragonfly spec sheet: When used as a line-level device (volume set to 100%), DF Red’s 2.1 volts provide enough power to drive all preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver inputs.
Does DragonFly DAC work with Iphone?
Yes. DragonFly Black, Red, and Cobalt can be used with Apple iOS devices. An Apple Camera Adapter is required to connect DragonFly to an Apple Lightning device.
Does DragonFly black support MQA?
However, all current-production DragonFly models—Black, Red, and Cobalt—are compatible with iOS and Android devices. From MP3 to MQA and Hi-Res, DragonFly adds life, meaning, and color to all of your music.
How do you set up a DragonFly DAC?
- Plug the Camera Adapter/Connector into your Apple mobile device.
- Plug DragonFly into the Camera Adaptor/Connector’s USB port.
- Turn down the volume on your mobile device to at least 50%.
- Select your desired music/media app, and then select your desired song or stream.
- Adjust volume to desired level.
