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Direct–Coupled, High output — With a combination of power, beauty, and finesse, DF delivers greater overall impact, momentum, and grip than either DF 1.2 or DF Black, while also surpassing their excellent senses of touch, texture, and nuance. In addition, high (2.1v) output means that it can easily drive the widest range of headphones. When used as a line–level device, DF Black's 1.2 volts provide enough power to drive all preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver inputs.
Microchip PIC32MXThe Microchip PIC32MX (USB 2.0 compliant) is a full–speed isochronous USB audio solution. Compared to other controllers, the Microchip microcontroller offers extremely low power consumption (77% lower than the TAS1020b and 95% lower than the most efficient XMOS solution), 32–bit architecture, and the option for software upgradibility.
Audioquest Dragontail (USB-A Female to Micro USB Male)Audioquest Dragontail USB 2.0 Extender For the DragonTail DAC AudioQuest's DragonTail is a USB 2.0 extender cable designed to be used when a USB device (such as AudioQuest's DragonFly or a flash drive) is too large to fit next to other occupied computer ports. This ingenious accessory also keeps the stress off the USB port on your host device, ensuring a safer connection, and keeping stress off the port.
DragonTail Features:- The DragonTail USB adaptor activates USB Host Mode on most Android devices, allowing the devices to transmit USB digital audio to an outboard digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
- Using DragonTail to connect to an external USB DAC, such as an AudioQuest DragonFly, will provide greatly improved audio performance.
- USB Adaptor for Android Devices USB-A (Female) to Micro USB (Male)
- Not compatible with USB C ports
- UPC: 092592028753
- MPN: DRAGONTAILAND
Justin
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
I bought this after reading all the positive reviews and wasn’t disappointed. I tested it through my Sennheiser headphones connected to my iPhone12 through Spotify on the highest streaming level with the EQ settings at the flat default. It sounded more alive and expressive, but the biggest difference came when I did an A/B comparison with my turntable.I’ve got an old restored Panasonic receiver with bass and treble I set at 12 o clock. So to restate - this was a listen of the same tune (Sara by Fleetwood Mac) without the dragon fly on my turntable. This listen produced unsurprisingly a warmer sound with a bit more bass presence. Everything was more rounded and softer sounding.The same tune played through my iPhone with the dragonfly produced a brighter sound. The warm gauzy more midrangy quality of the LP was missing. But what was drastically better with the dragonfly was the expressive soundstage. I picked this tune because it’s one of those studio wonders with all kinds of instruments and vocals scattered all over the place that really stand out during an isolated headphone listen. And the separation of everything with the dragonfly was incredible. I heard the vocalists inhale before they sang - fine details absent from the LP listen.The best of both worlds - warm LP fidelity and clarity of the dragonfly would be choice, but I think I can get something approximate to that if I play around with the EQ in Spotify and boost the bass some.Anyway, this is all to say buy this! You won’t be disappointed.
Ken J
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023
Love the sound quality of this little DAC. Was hesitant at first but after reading all the positive reviews, decided to give it a try - Glad I did !
Angel
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023
Amazing sound in such a small presentation. Pretty decent amp. If you are using it on Android make sure to use USB Audio Player Pro to overcome Android re-sampling, huuuuge improvement on audio.
Aaron B.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022
I tried a friends and with limited listening whit iem's and I liked it. When I got mine I tried it on my home system and compared it to my Apple $8 dac and my Earman Eagle $130 dac. I immediately noticed a U shaped tuning with the upper bass, mids, and lower treble all rolled together. This really took the life out of the music for me and I hated it. I want to hear seperation of the insruments through the sound spectrum. The bass especially the sub bass was excellent and is the best of the 3 dacs. It was buttery smooth and pleasant. The treble was clear but rolled off. It would be good for long listening without fatigue. Female vocals really stood out. Ultimately, the Apple dac beats this out for my ears and taste so I returned it.
RONNIE J BEVER JR
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022
I have both the red and cobalt dragonflies. I use the red on my computer and cobalt with my phone, which I typically use for listening to music. I disagree with the other reviewer in that I think the blue is clearly better sonically than the red. The music is clear, smooth, spacious, with good timbre. (I use 64Audio A6 IEMs to judge the sound.) The blue is even a little smaller than the red. I personally have never heard a DAC sound any better than the blue in anything that was meant to be used with a phone. If you can afford the cobalt, get it. If you can't afford the cobalt, then the red is also good. I heartily recommend it!
Peter S Klein
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
There’s no way I know it’s sturdy until it stands the rest of time. I don’t know how to tell it’s durability from its sturdiness. It’s pretty inexpensive for the way it makes songs sound.
FlyingDoc
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2021
On the DAC I received, about every 5 minutes or so, I had a several second episode of static and popping. The sound was nice in between static episodes, but returned the product as defective with the frequent static.
ChuckJ in Az
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2021
I use the Apple Powered Camera adapter for my iPhone and a USB Mini OTG Dragon Tail for my Android. You’ll need to make sure you select HD/Ultra HD in the Amazon Music settings and the Yellow Ultra UD and change it to Dolby Atmos or 360, and the Colbalt light should be light blue. The sound needs to be through a high definition IEM or headphones. This is all important or your music won’t sound good. I’m using a pair of Sure 535 and haven’t needed an amp as the sound is cleaner and louder, and absolutely incredible. I haven’t tried Tidal yet and still think it’s worth the $300. I also didn’t need to buy any software for my Samsung S7. I’m happy.
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