About this item:
- Plays everything from MP3s to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution files
- 32-bit ESS 9010 Sabre DAC
- Offering tremendously enhanced sound, higher value, and significantly lower power consumption than the original award-winning DragonFly
- Works with Apple and Android phones and tablets when paired with a simple adapter
Product description
Outstanding Performance, Exceptional Value
AudioQuest, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance audio/video products and custom-install solutions, all meticulously designed to deliver outstanding performance and exceptional value.
Audioquest DragonFly Black v1.5 USB Digital-to-Analog Converter
The most affordable model of the award-winning DragonFly family, DragonFly Black is a portable, plug-and-play USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter), preamp, and headphone amp that connects to laptops, tablets, and smartphones to deliver clean, clear, naturally beautiful sound to headphones, powered speakers, or complete audio systems. While DragonFly can natively decode resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz, it can play any file type regardless of resolution, from MP3 to MQA and Hi-Res.
USB Stick-Sized Digital-to-Analog Converter
Plays all music files: MP3 to high-res
Compatible with Apple and Windows PCs, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices (requires Apple Camera Adapter or Made for Android/OTG adapter)
Drives headphones directly
Fixed output feeds preamp or AV receiver
Asynchronous transfer ensures digital timing integrity
Medium output (1.2 volts) drives a wide range of headphones
32-bit ESS 9010 DAC with minimum-phase filter
The Next Generation: Dragonfly Black & Dragonfly Red
With DragonFly Black and Red, any computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone can be used as a true high-fidelity music player, allowing music lovers to enjoy beautiful sound wherever they go, whenever they please.
AudioQuest DragonFly Black USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp AudioQuest DragonFly Red USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp
Native Resolution Up to 24-bit / 96kHz Up to 24-bit / 96kHz Up to 24-bit / 96kHz
Output 1.2 volts 2.1 volts 2.1 volts
DAC Chip ESS ES9010 with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter ESS ES9016 with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound
Volume Control Analog Volume Control Digital: 64-Bit Bit-Perfect Volume Control Digital: 64-Bit Bit-Perfect Volume Control
Desktop Compatibility Windows 7 and later; Apple 10.6.8 and later; Linux (no tech support provided) Windows 7 and later; Apple 10.6.8 and later; Linux (no tech support provided) Windows 7 and later; Apple 10.6.8 and later; Linux (no tech support provided)
Mobile Compatibility Apple iOS 5 and later; Android 5.0 and later. For Android devices, see owner's manual Apple iOS 5 and later; Android 5.0 and later. For Android devices, see owner's manual Apple iOS 5 and later; Android 5.0 and later. For Android devices, see owner's manual
Dimensions 62mm (l) x 19mm (w) x 12mm (h) 62mm (l) x 19mm (w) x 12mm (h) 57mm (l) x 19mm (w) x 12mm (h)
Enclosure and Accessories Black soft-touch finish with gold lettering; Protective endcap; Leatherette travel pouch Red automotive finish with gold lettering; Protective endcap; Leatherette travel pouch Cobalt blue automotive finish with silver lettering; Protective endcap; Contoured enclosure; Leatherette travel pouch; DragonTail USB-C adaptor