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DESCRIPTION
DragonFly Red is a USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter), preamplifier, and headphone amplifier. It bypasses the audio circuitry in laptops, computers, and smartphones to deliver cleaner, clearer, more naturally beautiful music to headphones, powered speakers, or complete audio systems.
While DragonFly Black uses a high-quality headphone amp and analog volume control, DragonFly Red includes a more advanced ESS headphone amp and a bit-perfect digital volume control that resides on the 9016 DAC chip itself—a sophisticated implementation that gives Red a unique combination of power and grip over the music.
AudioQuest DragonFly Red USB Digital-to-Analog Converter
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$ 179.95
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$ 249.95
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DragonFly Red is a USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter), preamplifier, and headphone amplifier. It bypasses the audio circuitry in laptops, computers, and smartphones to deliver cleaner, clearer, more naturally beautiful music to headphones, powered speakers, or complete audio systems.
While DragonFly Black uses a high-quality headphone amp and analog volume control, DragonFly Red includes a more advanced ESS headphone amp and a bit-perfect digital volume control that resides on the 9016 DAC chip itself—a sophisticated implementation that gives Red a unique combination of power and grip over the music.
FEATURES
High-Performance DAC Chip (ESS ES9016): Delivers cleaner, more accurate sound by bypassing the audio circuitry of your devices, ensuring high-quality audio playback.
Advanced ESS Headphone Amplifier: Provides powerful and detailed audio output, with better control and grip over your music compared to the DragonFly Black, allowing for more dynamic headphone listening experiences.
Bit-Perfect 64-Bit Digital Volume Control: The volume control is integrated directly into the DAC chip itself, ensuring the highest level of precision and zero loss in audio quality, even when adjusting volume.
Wide Device Compatibility: Works with a variety of devices, including desktops (Windows, Mac, Linux) and mobile devices (iOS and Android), offering flexibility and high-quality sound across multiple platforms.
Compact, Portable Design: At only 62mm x 19mm x 12mm, DragonFly Red is small and portable, making it perfect for on-the-go audiophiles who want high-fidelity audio without the bulk.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Series: DragonFly
Output: 2.1 volts
DAC Chip: ESS ES9016 with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter
Volume Control: 64-Bit Bit-Perfect Digital Volume Control
Desktop Compatibility: 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
