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Name: AudioQuest - DragonFly USB DAC and Headphone Amp - Red
Brand: AudioQuest
SKU: 5312900
Price: 249.95 USD
Rating: 4.7 (163 reviews)

AudioQuest - DragonFly USB DAC and Headphone Amp - Red

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SKU:: 5312900

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QuestionCan i use this with my Samsung galaxy s10 in my car with the aux cable?
Asked 5 years ago by zeployd.
- Answer Yes, but it does not worth the money to set it up that way. The Dragonfly is designed to work as a DAC and headphone amp. To complete your setup, you will need to buy another Audioquest Dragontail USB A to C Adapter to connect the Dragonfly to your Galaxy S10. Then use a aux cable to connect the Dragonfly to your car aux. However, as being said, this will be a totally waste of money for car audio since car audio quality is heavily impacted by road noise. The sound improvement will be extremely marginal. You rather stay with Bluetooth car audio or just use the headphone jack on the S10. Otherwise, if you really want to improve your car audio quality, invest on car speakers and amps, which will offer much more improvement.
  Answered 5 years ago by Neal
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QuestionWill this device work with my tv and sound bar, without the use of a cell phone or computer?
Asked 6 years ago by Chris.
- Answer It will work with any source having a USB out, or that can be converted to a USB out with an adapter. Best Buy sells HDMI to USB adapters, so as long as your TV has an extra available HDMI out and your soundbar has an available audio in that accepts a headphone style audio input (or an RCA in with yet another adapter), it will work.
  Answered 6 years ago by Evan
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QuestionWill these work with my Ipod touch?
Asked 6 years ago by Joel.
- Answer Yes, if your iPod Touch is a 5th generation or later. It must have a Lightning port. You will need Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter to connect the Dragonfly to your iPod Touch: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2AM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter?afid=p238%7CsUT3HWa3h-dc_mtid_1870765e38482_pcrid_246386725857_&cid=aos-us-kwgo-pla-btb--slid--product-MK0W2AM/A
  Answered 6 years ago by AudioQuest Customer Service
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QuestionDoes this work for TV's or is it only compatible for portable devices? Would like to use this while playing console games.
Asked 7 years ago by Dre.
- Answer Hello, the DragonFly DAC is compatible with Apple and Windows PCs, as well as iOS and most Android mobile devices. It would not work plugged directly into a TV unfortunately.
  Answered 7 years ago by AudioQuest Customer Service
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QuestionWhat does this product do exactly? I was looking at the description and I don't quite get it. Is it like a preamp for your phone and comp? or...
Asked 7 years ago by Mett.
- Answer It is a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter). It replaces the DAC in your phone, tablet or computer and makes your music sound much better. It also contains an amplifier, so if you use it on your phone, you can connect headphones or earbuds directly to the Dragonfly for fantastic sound quality!
  Answered 7 years ago by AudioQuest Customer Service
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QuestionHi, I've recently bought a Dragonfly Red. I assume it is plug-and-play. However, when I plug it into one of the USB ports on my desktop (Windows 10), it will not play music from my iTunes Library. Am I doing something wrong?
Asked 5 years ago by BKDubai.
- Answer Hahaha, I’m sorry, Apple is a nightmare to work with sometimes. I gave up trying to use my iPhone and iPad for music. You’ll have to choose the specific output device from within iTunes and disable all enhancements. You want to choose the best sampling rate possible while you’re there. You’ll also have to open the Playback Devices panel from the taskbar and access the device properties. Disable all enhancements, and set your sampling rate. That was my solution to this problem awhile back. I highly recommend dropping Apple iTunes at some point and going with Tidal, especially with this product. I can’t speak to technical specifics, but Tidal can output MQA files at over 32-bit/196,000hz. I do not believe iTunes can output at the sampling rate the Dragonfly is capable of processing. And the library is extensive, and not cluttered/awkward like Spotify. Check out their prices. You will not regret it with the Dragonfly. I have rediscovered dozens of albums with Tidal’s exceptional quality, and the Dragonfly (and other DACs)
  Answered 5 years ago by Audiophile
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QuestionCan this DAC help me hear every single word in a recorded interview clearly, crisply? I am focusing on vocals, not instruments. Will a conversation be clearly heard if an interview was recorded in a restaurant?
Asked 7 years ago by BBcustom1.
- Answer It would be helpful to know if you have a professional grade data recorder and microphone or if you are using a Smartphone as your recording device. This answer applies to the phone assumption. There is a lot of detail brought to the soundstage imaging that a quality DAC will, by design, set in the right places for the listener. The DAC is a interpreter of the digital signal as recorded, replayed and received. The quality of the sound source device, the recoding equipment and the quality of the recording environment all go into the recorded material signal. "Vocals" as sung and the recorded spoken voice are significantly different recording challenges. But, the Dragonfly DAC is very , very good at clarifying the midrange most "vocals" occupy in the final production of commercially produced recordings. If your recorded data file has the voice of your subject clearly discernible in playback, this device should improve the clarity of that voice. But is will do so as well for everything else that is on the data file. A good DAC cannot "clean up" recordings.It enhances every bit of digital data it receives. I hope this helps.
  Answered 6 years ago by Teleddy
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QuestionCAN I USE IN MI GALAXIE 8PLUS WITH QC32 II BOSE ?????
Asked 6 years ago by JOSE23.
- Answer Yes, if you can use them in a wired mode (but you have to use a USB A to USB C or USB MICRO adapter which ever fits your phone) then try TIDAL free trial
  Answered 6 years ago by Richard
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QuestionIs either DragonFly model, Black or Red able to sufficiently drive my Sony 7506 cans via my desktop iMac?
Asked 6 years ago by Stickbreaker.
- Answer Just tried my Sony 7506s with my Dragonfly Red, iPhone and PC. Fairly easily driven in both scenarios but not easily as my Audio Technica m50x headphones. Bass response is far superior in the 50x and upper midrange and highs are for me, way too harsh in the 7506 headphones, using the DF Red, which is the main reason I switched from the Sony’s to the Audio Technicas.
  Answered 6 years ago by Digeeedad
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QuestionHow well does this compare to a onboard soundcard with a built in amplifier?
Asked 7 years ago by DarkFire.
- Answer The Dragonfly really shines when used on a laptop, tablet, or phone. If you have a desktop with a dedicated soundcard at 24bit, 48k and above resolution, then you have no need for it. Audioquest has brought top end audio to the mobile generation.
  Answered 7 years ago by Tech4Dad
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QuestionIs Audioquest considering making a new version with a lightning plug? If you make a lighting one w/ a lightning port on it to power it & the phone the way you can now with the lighting to usb 3 camera adaptor I bet you would sell tons of them!
Asked 8 years ago by waflet.
- Answer The Lightning port has a proprietary authentication chip controlled by Apple so it's highly unlikely that would happen because Audioquest would have to get approval from them to use it.
  Answered 7 years ago by Joel
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QuestionI need this now!! haha, but do you have any idea when the Dragonfly Black or Red will be back in stock?
Asked 8 years ago by Michael.
- Answer Dragonflys Black and Red should be back in store in early December.
  Answered 8 years ago by AudioQuest Customer Service
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QuestionThe item is sold out. When will Best Buy have the item available for purchase? Can customers be notified when it is?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer We're having a hard time keeping Dragonfly Reds in stock! We should be in a position to ship more Dragonfly Reds to the stores in about 3 weeks time. Thanks for your patience!
  Answered 8 years ago by AudioQuest Customer Service
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Questiondo you plan to carry the blue and red version of this DAC amp anymore?
Asked 2 years ago by dongdongee.
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QuestionCall me confused. Today just about everything has a Dac chip of some kind including the Apple adapter dongle. My Receiver also has a DAC imbedded. So where does an external Dac come in? Is there a chain…which DAC takes over?
Asked 2 years ago by Rudster.
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QuestionA couple of questions: will a USB C to RCA connection work when connected to a mini class d amp like Fosi? If used with a PC connected to stereo receiver does DAC here override any built in DAC in receiver?
Asked 2 years ago by Rudster.
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QuestionCan I use this connected between my oneplus phone and my onn bluetooth speaker connected with the aux cable? If not, any suggestions? Trying to improve the sound of my work speaker. Thanks
Asked 3 years ago by dangelo.
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QuestionI have a black firefly and I am trying to usevit with my phone and plug it in a aux port on a stereo amplifyer. But it stops playing after a while. What can i do or test. Regards stefan
Asked 3 years ago by Stemag64.
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QuestionWhich adapter(s) will I need to run this with my Galaxy Z Fold 3 (no headphone jack sadly) C only and Master and Dynamic MW65 phones?
Asked 3 years ago by Lucas.
- Answer You’ll need the Audioquest DragonTail-C extender. It will bridge the gap between the USB-C on your phone and the USB-A on the Dragonfly.
  Answered 3 years ago by ArtG
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QuestionMy mom believes that she can use this device to enhance the music from her radio in the car, or her Sirius satellite radio. No phone or iPod or anything like that. Is that true? And if it is, how do we set it up? She has a 2021 Toyota Camry.
Asked 3 years ago by Mygirlalecia.
- Answer This is not true. The Dragonfly is designed to plug into the USB output of a computer or phone and a pair of headphones. It is unlikely that your Mom’s car radio has a USB audio output. Also, does she plan to drive wearing headphones? Not a good idea.
  Answered 3 years ago by ArtG
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AudioQuest - DragonFly USB DAC and Headphone Amp - Red

Q: QuestionCan i use this with my Samsung galaxy s10 in my car with the aux cable?

Q: QuestionWill this device work with my tv and sound bar, without the use of a cell phone or computer?

Q: QuestionWill these work with my Ipod touch?

Q: QuestionDoes this work for TV's or is it only compatible for portable devices? Would like to use this while playing console games.

Q: QuestionWhat does this product do exactly? I was looking at the description and I don't quite get it. Is it like a preamp for your phone and comp? or...

Q: QuestionHi, I've recently bought a Dragonfly Red. I assume it is plug-and-play. However, when I plug it into one of the USB ports on my desktop (Windows 10), it will not play music from my iTunes Library. Am I doing something wrong?

Q: QuestionCan this DAC help me hear every single word in a recorded interview clearly, crisply? I am focusing on vocals, not instruments. Will a conversation be clearly heard if an interview was recorded in a restaurant?

Q: QuestionCAN I USE IN MI GALAXIE 8PLUS WITH QC32 II BOSE ?????

Q: QuestionIs either DragonFly model, Black or Red able to sufficiently drive my Sony 7506 cans via my desktop iMac?

Q: QuestionHow well does this compare to a onboard soundcard with a built in amplifier?

Q: QuestionIs Audioquest considering making a new version with a lightning plug? If you make a lighting one w/ a lightning port on it to power it & the phone the way you can now with the lighting to usb 3 camera adaptor I bet you would sell tons of them!

Q: QuestionI need this now!! haha, but do you have any idea when the Dragonfly Black or Red will be back in stock?

Q: QuestionThe item is sold out. When will Best Buy have the item available for purchase? Can customers be notified when it is?

Q: Questiondo you plan to carry the blue and red version of this DAC amp anymore?

Q: QuestionCall me confused. Today just about everything has a Dac chip of some kind including the Apple adapter dongle. My Receiver also has a DAC imbedded. So where does an external Dac come in? Is there a chain…which DAC takes over?

Q: QuestionA couple of questions: will a USB C to RCA connection work when connected to a mini class d amp like Fosi? If used with a PC connected to stereo receiver does DAC here override any built in DAC in receiver?

Q: QuestionCan I use this connected between my oneplus phone and my onn bluetooth speaker connected with the aux cable? If not, any suggestions? Trying to improve the sound of my work speaker. Thanks

Q: QuestionI have a black firefly and I am trying to usevit with my phone and plug it in a aux port on a stereo amplifyer. But it stops playing after a while. What can i do or test. Regards stefan

Q: QuestionWhich adapter(s) will I need to run this with my Galaxy Z Fold 3 (no headphone jack sadly) C only and Master and Dynamic MW65 phones?

Q: QuestionMy mom believes that she can use this device to enhance the music from her radio in the car, or her Sirius satellite radio. No phone or iPod or anything like that. Is that true? And if it is, how do we set it up? She has a 2021 Toyota Camry.

QuestionCan i use this with my Samsung galaxy s10 in my car with the aux cable?

QuestionWill this device work with my tv and sound bar, without the use of a cell phone or computer?

QuestionWill these work with my Ipod touch?

QuestionDoes this work for TV's or is it only compatible for portable devices? Would like to use this while playing console games.

QuestionWhat does this product do exactly? I was looking at the description and I don't quite get it. Is it like a preamp for your phone and comp? or...

QuestionHi, I've recently bought a Dragonfly Red. I assume it is plug-and-play. However, when I plug it into one of the USB ports on my desktop (Windows 10), it will not play music from my iTunes Library. Am I doing something wrong?

QuestionCan this DAC help me hear every single word in a recorded interview clearly, crisply? I am focusing on vocals, not instruments. Will a conversation be clearly heard if an interview was recorded in a restaurant?

QuestionCAN I USE IN MI GALAXIE 8PLUS WITH QC32 II BOSE ?????

QuestionIs either DragonFly model, Black or Red able to sufficiently drive my Sony 7506 cans via my desktop iMac?

QuestionHow well does this compare to a onboard soundcard with a built in amplifier?

QuestionIs Audioquest considering making a new version with a lightning plug? If you make a lighting one w/ a lightning port on it to power it & the phone the way you can now with the lighting to usb 3 camera adaptor I bet you would sell tons of them!

QuestionI need this now!! haha, but do you have any idea when the Dragonfly Black or Red will be back in stock?

QuestionThe item is sold out. When will Best Buy have the item available for purchase? Can customers be notified when it is?

Questiondo you plan to carry the blue and red version of this DAC amp anymore?

QuestionCall me confused. Today just about everything has a Dac chip of some kind including the Apple adapter dongle. My Receiver also has a DAC imbedded. So where does an external Dac come in? Is there a chain…which DAC takes over?

QuestionA couple of questions: will a USB C to RCA connection work when connected to a mini class d amp like Fosi? If used with a PC connected to stereo receiver does DAC here override any built in DAC in receiver?

QuestionCan I use this connected between my oneplus phone and my onn bluetooth speaker connected with the aux cable? If not, any suggestions? Trying to improve the sound of my work speaker. Thanks

QuestionI have a black firefly and I am trying to usevit with my phone and plug it in a aux port on a stereo amplifyer. But it stops playing after a while. What can i do or test. Regards stefan

QuestionWhich adapter(s) will I need to run this with my Galaxy Z Fold 3 (no headphone jack sadly) C only and Master and Dynamic MW65 phones?

QuestionMy mom believes that she can use this device to enhance the music from her radio in the car, or her Sirius satellite radio. No phone or iPod or anything like that. Is that true? And if it is, how do we set it up? She has a 2021 Toyota Camry.