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Audioquest Dragonfly DAC with USB Input Red

The DragonFly RED is a USB DAC (Digital to Analog Converter), preamplifier & headphone amplifier. It connects to a computer's USB port to bypass the computer's limited audio circuits and deliver...

The DragonFly RED is a USB DAC (Digital to Analog Converter), preamplifier & headphone amplifier. It connects to a computer's USB port to bypass the computer's limited audio circuits and deliver cleaner, more natural beautiful sound with headphones or self-powered speakers.

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The DragonFly RED is a USB DAC (Digital to Analog Converter), preamplifier & headphone amplifier. It connects to a computer's USB port to bypass the computer's limited audio circuits and deliver cleaner, more natural beautiful sound with headphones or self-powered speakers.

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  • Raikos
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the colour: Black

    I use it on the PC together with IEMs for PUBG, it's perfect! strong sound I hear everything, and in combination with the IEMs my head is relaxed unlike when I used a headset..

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  • Apos98
    5
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    All DACs at this price are a significant upgrade from your mobile's DAC (unless you have an LG) and your computer's DAC, of course it also depends on your headphones/speakers. The RED is a better value than the COBALT since you will definitely upgrade to a more expensive and better DAC after seeing the difference compared to a computer's DAC. A comparison can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLNm1RIkqQ8

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  • Apos98
    5
    5 out of 6 members found this review helpful
    This review is about the colour: Blue

    Excellent to start your journey into high-end sound. I had it with the meze 99 classics and enjoyed it very much.
    It is a definite upgrade from your mobile's DAC.

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  • George Rov
    5
    7 out of 8 members found this review helpful

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    Very good first impression, clear, detailed, and warm sound. There is a soundstage, but nothing special.

    I use it with a MacBook Pro on a dock as shown in the photo, without any problems whatsoever.

    It works perfectly with Tidal Master (MQA) in exclusive mode, so that the MQA decoding is done correctly. When in this mode, it cannot be used as an audio output for other things, such as system sounds, YouTube, music through the browser, etc. Another DAC or built-in sound card can be used for other sounds.

    It also did not present any problems with iPhone & iPad Pro using the corresponding adapters (USB3 - Lightning & USB-C Hub).

    As for the amplifier part, the result is satisfactory, but with high-Ohm headphones, it may not be able to drive them successfully to the desired volume. Personally, I have paired it with the JDS Atom amp.

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  • avl
    5
    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    Excellent sound quality improvement from PC to stereo. Easy installation. Works great on Windows and Linux.

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  • Νίκος Δ.
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Without having tried other products in the category (external sound card/dac/headphone amplifier), I can say that the comments of M4S4 fully cover me. The difference in sound quality from the same headphones is clear and extremely pleasant, specifically: sound stage, clarity, speed, adequate bass with very good control, clarity in different instruments without sounding "isolated" from each other. But the feeling of hearing the drum roll, the sliding on the strings, and other production details is amazing.

    Setup:

    - Bose QuietComfort 35 (yes, probably not the ideal headphones for music - I'm considering the HD600)
    - Tidal Hifi/Master quality
    - Macbook Pro (played relatively plug & play but requires some attention to settings afterwards)

    I was skeptical, but in the end, I am very happy that I made this purchase.

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  • stefanosz
    5
    9 out of 10 members found this review helpful

    There is nothing equivalent for this money. If you give it quality sound, you will hear quality results. It can drive a great pair of 300 ohm headphones (Sennheiser 600HD)!!!!

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  • 5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Very good product and the representation is very good, very helpful!

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  • Verified purchase

    This review is about the colour: Blue

  • Verified purchase

    This review is about the colour: Blue

  • I use it on the PC together with IEMs for PUBG, it's perfect! strong sound I hear everything, and in combination with the IEMs my head is relaxed unlike when I used a headset..

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    1
  • All DACs at this price are a significant upgrade from your mobile's DAC (unless you have an LG) and your computer's DAC, of course it also depends on your headphones/speakers. The RED is a better value than the COBALT since you will definitely upgrade to a more expensive and better DAC after seeing the difference compared to a computer's DAC. A comparison can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLNm1RIkqQ8

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    6
  • Excellent to start your journey into high-end sound. I had it with the meze 99 classics and enjoyed it very much.
    It is a definite upgrade from your mobile's DAC.

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    5
  • Very good first impression, clear, detailed, and warm sound. There is a soundstage, but nothing special.

    I use it with a MacBook Pro on a dock as shown in the photo, without any problems whatsoever.

    It works perfectly with Tidal Master (MQA) in exclusive mode, so that the MQA decoding is done correctly. When in this mode, it cannot be used as an audio output for other things, such as system sounds, YouTube, music through the browser, etc. Another DAC or built-in sound card can be used for other sounds.

    It also did not present any problems with iPhone & iPad Pro using the corresponding adapters (USB3 - Lightning & USB-C Hub).

    As for the amplifier part, the result is satisfactory, but with high-Ohm headphones, it may not be able to drive them successfully to the desired volume. Personally, I have paired it with the JDS Atom amp.

    Translated from Greek ·
    7
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Description

The DragonFly RED is a USB DAC (Digital to Analog Converter), preamplifier & headphone amplifier. It connects to a computer's USB port to bypass the computer's limited audio circuits and deliver cleaner, more natural beautiful sound with headphones or self-powered speakers.

Manufacturer

Audioquest - DAC Audioquest

Reviews (13)

  1. 11
  2. 1
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1
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Reviews by our members

  • Raikos
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the colour: Black

    I use it on the PC together with IEMs for PUBG, it's perfect! strong sound I hear everything, and in combination with the IEMs my head is relaxed unlike when I used a headset..

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Apos98
    5
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    All DACs at this price are a significant upgrade from your mobile's DAC (unless you have an LG) and your computer's DAC, of course it also depends on your headphones/speakers. The RED is a better value than the COBALT since you will definitely upgrade to a more expensive and better DAC after seeing the difference compared to a computer's DAC. A comparison can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLNm1RIkqQ8

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Apos98
    5
    5 out of 6 members found this review helpful
    This review is about the colour: Blue

    Excellent to start your journey into high-end sound. I had it with the meze 99 classics and enjoyed it very much.
    It is a definite upgrade from your mobile's DAC.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • George Rov
    5
    7 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very good first impression, clear, detailed, and warm sound. There is a soundstage, but nothing special.

    I use it with a MacBook Pro on a dock as shown in the photo, without any problems whatsoever.

    It works perfectly with Tidal Master (MQA) in exclusive mode, so that the MQA decoding is done correctly. When in this mode, it cannot be used as an audio output for other things, such as system sounds, YouTube, music through the browser, etc. Another DAC or built-in sound card can be used for other sounds.

    It also did not present any problems with iPhone & iPad Pro using the corresponding adapters (USB3 - Lightning & USB-C Hub).

    As for the amplifier part, the result is satisfactory, but with high-Ohm headphones, it may not be able to drive them successfully to the desired volume. Personally, I have paired it with the JDS Atom amp.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • avl
    5
    3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Excellent sound quality improvement from PC to stereo. Easy installation. Works great on Windows and Linux.

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  • Νίκος Δ.
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Without having tried other products in the category (external sound card/dac/headphone amplifier), I can say that the comments of M4S4 fully cover me. The difference in sound quality from the same headphones is clear and extremely pleasant, specifically: sound stage, clarity, speed, adequate bass with very good control, clarity in different instruments without sounding "isolated" from each other. But the feeling of hearing the drum roll, the sliding on the strings, and other production details is amazing.

    Setup:

    - Bose QuietComfort 35 (yes, probably not the ideal headphones for music - I'm considering the HD600)
    - Tidal Hifi/Master quality
    - Macbook Pro (played relatively plug & play but requires some attention to settings afterwards)

    I was skeptical, but in the end, I am very happy that I made this purchase.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • stefanosz
    5
    9 out of 10 members found this review helpful

    There is nothing equivalent for this money. If you give it quality sound, you will hear quality results. It can drive a great pair of 300 ohm headphones (Sennheiser 600HD)!!!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Very good product and the representation is very good, very helpful!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    This review is about the colour: Blue

  • Verified purchase

    This review is about the colour: Blue

  • I use it on the PC together with IEMs for PUBG, it's perfect! strong sound I hear everything, and in combination with the IEMs my head is relaxed unlike when I used a headset..

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • All DACs at this price are a significant upgrade from your mobile's DAC (unless you have an LG) and your computer's DAC, of course it also depends on your headphones/speakers. The RED is a better value than the COBALT since you will definitely upgrade to a more expensive and better DAC after seeing the difference compared to a computer's DAC. A comparison can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLNm1RIkqQ8

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
  • Excellent to start your journey into high-end sound. I had it with the meze 99 classics and enjoyed it very much.
    It is a definite upgrade from your mobile's DAC.

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
  • Very good first impression, clear, detailed, and warm sound. There is a soundstage, but nothing special.

    I use it with a MacBook Pro on a dock as shown in the photo, without any problems whatsoever.

    It works perfectly with Tidal Master (MQA) in exclusive mode, so that the MQA decoding is done correctly. When in this mode, it cannot be used as an audio output for other things, such as system sounds, YouTube, music through the browser, etc. Another DAC or built-in sound card can be used for other sounds.

    It also did not present any problems with iPhone & iPad Pro using the corresponding adapters (USB3 - Lightning & USB-C Hub).

    As for the amplifier part, the result is satisfactory, but with high-Ohm headphones, it may not be able to drive them successfully to the desired volume. Personally, I have paired it with the JDS Atom amp.

    Translated from Greek ·
    7
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