DragonFly
AudioQuest
The go anywhere, do anything USB DAC from Audioquest, each DragonFly model serves as a brilliant foundation for Hi-Res music listening in any mobile or desktop HiFi setup. These compact DACs feature integrated volume control, built-in MQA support and powerful headphone amps, all adding up to make the perfect starting point for any audiophile looking to upgrade the digital signal path in their system. At home or on the go, your DragonFly has you covered for just about every need.
COMPATIBILITY
DragonFly Black
The model that started it all for Audioquest, the DragonFly Black offers an analogue volume control and a 1.2V headphone amplifier, making it the perfect, general purpose HeadFi listening device. Designed to seamlessly integrate into your day-to-day life at an affordable price-point, this is the perfect digital upgrade for any beginning audiophile.
DragonFly Red
This model is the refinement of the innovations found in Audioquests very first DragonFly lineup back in 2014. Featuring an upgraded ESS9016 DAC chip and a powerful 2.1V ESS Sabre headphone amp, the DragonFly Red isn’t just a stellar choice for headphone listening, it has the potential to be used as a true HiFi system component
DragonFly Cobalt
The flagship, the best DragonFly money can buy. With an overall size that’s 10% smaller than its DragonFly Black and Red brethren, the Cobalt features the same fantastic 2.1V output power and headphone amp found in the Red, and amps it up with an even higher end ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip, which is tuned with a minimum-phase slow roll-off filter, all brought together for more natural sound output.
Compare the DragonFly Family
| !bold [!1~w240] | !bold [!2~w240] | !bold [!3~w240]
| DragonFly Black | BragonFly Red | DragonFly Cobalt
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Price | !bold $119 | !bold $229 | !bold $329
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DAC | ESS 9010 | ESS 9016 | ESS ES9038Q2M
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Headphone Amp | !> Texas Instruments TPA6130 | !colspan2 ESS Sabre 9601
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Volume Control | !> Analog Volume Control | !colspan2 64-position, 64-bit, bit-perfect
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Output voltage | !> 1.2 V | !colspan2 2.1 V
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |!>,!colspan2 12mm H x 19mm W x 62mm L | 7.68" x 2,25" x 9.72"
A perfect companion for Roon ARC
Roon ARC gives you the power to bring your home music collection wherever you go, and each DragonFly model can be a fantastic complement for your on-the-go listening setup. Thanks to compact, thumb sized enclosures and broad resolution support (including MQA), these DACs will be able to keep up with all of your portable music needs and then some, bringing spectacular sound everywhere you go.
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VIDEOS
in conversation: Roon x AudioQuest
DragonFly Black unboxing
DragonFly Red unboxing
DragonFly Cobalt unboxing
DragonFly Black 360
DragonFly Red 360
DragonFly Cobalt 360
Useful info
- Product Specifications: DragonFly Black
Compatibility | Roon Tested
| MQA
Audio inputs | 1 x USB up to 96kHz
Audio outputs | 1 x 3.5 mm headphone output
Sample frequencies | PCM up to 96 kHz / 24-bits
Output power | 1.2V
Dimensions | 0.74" (W) x 0.47" (H) x 2.44" (L)
Weight | 0lb 3.5oz
- Product Specifications: DragonFly Red
Compatibility | Roon Tested
| MQA
Audio inputs | 1 x USB up to 96kHz
Audio outputs | 1 x 3.5 mm headphone output
Sample frequencies | PCM up to 96 kHz / 24-bits
Output power | 2.1V
Dimensions | 0.74" (W) x 0.47" (H) x 2.44" (L)
Weight | 0lb 3.5oz
- Product Specifications: DragonFly Cobalt
Compatibility | Roon Tested
| MQA
Audio inputs | 1 x USB up to 96kHz
Audio outputs | 1 x 3.5 mm headphone output
Sample frequencies | PCM up to 96 kHz / 24-bits
Output power | 2.1V
Output Impedance | 10k ohms
Dimensions | 0.74" (W) x 0.47" (H) x 2.24" (L)
Weight | 0lb 4.2oz
- What's in the box
DragonFly Black | 1 x DragonFly Black
| 1 x Traveling pouch
| 1 x QSG
DragonFly Red | 1 x DragonFly Red
| 1 x Traveling pouch
| 1 x 60 day Roon Subscription
| 1 x QSG
DragonFly Cobalt | 1 x DragonFly Cobalt
| 1 x DragonTail USB-C Adapter
| 1 x Traveling pouch
| 1 x 60 day Roon Subscription
| 1 x QSG
- Manuals and Downloads
[@DOWNLOAD DRAGONFLY BLACK MANUAL~https://www.audioquest.com/resource/1356/DragonFly-Black-Red-FlightManual-EN.pdf]
[@DOWNLOAD DRAGONFLY RED MANUAL~https://www.audioquest.com/resource/1356/DragonFly-Black-Red-FlightManual-EN.pdf]
[@DOWNLOAD DRAGONFLY COBLAT MANUAL~https://www.audioquest.com/resource/1092/DragonFly-Cobalt-FlightManual-EN-07-19.pdf]
- Warranty
The DragonFly Black, Red, Cobalt are covered by a one-year warranty effective from the date of delivery
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