AudioQuest Dragonfly Black
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Improve the sound quality of your smartphone, tablet or laptop with the AudioQuest Dragonfly Black. This digital/analog converter can be connected via the USB port. When using an adapter cable, you can also connect it to your smartphone or tablet. The integrated 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chip ensures a natural and detailed playback of your favorite music. The Dragonfly Black improves sound quality from any source. Not only music from Spotify, MP3 files, or ripped CDs, YouTube videos will sound much crisper as well.
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I was already using the previous version (1.2) on an iMac, and I was already very excited about it. Bought the Black because it works directly on an iPhone or iPad, and also because it has come down in price but has had the necessary upgrades. Handy for work or on the go.
In terms of sound quality, I had the same expectation, but was blown away when I listened to the first track. What a stereo image and what a volume. He does that better than his older brother. I switched a few times because I couldn't believe it, but yes; it's really an improvement.
And for this price worth every cent. He sends me a Fidelio X1 headset, no problem at all. I don't have a lot of 96Khz material myself, but I don't really hear the difference, but with BitPerfect for example, it plays 44 to 96 to 24-bit natively.
Humphrey van Lee
3 May 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
Excellent DAC or headphone amplifier. Small enough to hang on your phone. With a good pair of headphones you can definitely hear improvement compared to the traditional output. You do have to buy a USB adapter cable with it. However, you do not have to make this investment for standard moderate earplugs.
Aaike
3 September 2017
Automatically translated from Dutch
Bought as a second chance and as always delivered quickly at Coolblue. With a good recording and connected headphones, the increase in quality compared to a normal output from Mac or iPhone is clearly audible. More detail and "space" in the soundstage. Controlling headphones with a higher impedance is also no problem, there is more than enough volume achievable. At home, this works fine with a Sennheiser HD580 and a set of Shure in-ears for on the go. I haven't listened to the Red edition, but I wonder if it's worth double the price.
Jaco
10 March 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 704816 | |
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Manufacturer code | dragonflyblk | |
Brand | AudioQuest | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
DAC chip brand | ESS Sabre | |
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Audio bit depth | 24 bps | |
Sample frequencies | 96 kHZ |
Headphone jack | ||
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Microphone connector | ||
3.5mm mini jack connector | ||
6.3mm jack line connector | ||
Send & return connector | ||
Inserts (Jack) | ||
RCA connector | ||
Stereo RCA phono connector | ||
Digital optical connector | ||
Digital coaxial connector | ||
Type of headphone connection | 3.5mm (TRS) | |
XLR line connector | ||
Number of headphone jacks | 1 |
USB port |
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Weight | 50 g | |
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Depth | 6,2 cm | |
Width | 1,9 cm | |
Height | 1,2 cm | |
Color | Black | |
Finish | Matte | |
Material | Plastic |
Cable length | 0 m | |
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Ribbon cable | ||
Coil cable | ||
Braided sleeve | ||
Color | Black | |
Gold-plated connectors | ||
Angled connectors | ||
Flexible swivel connectors | ||
Cable quality | Premium |
