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AudioQuest Dragonfly Black USB DAC/Amp

AudioQuest Dragonfly Black USB DAC/Amp

Regular price $169.95
Sale price $169.95 Regular price $169.95

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Solid-state

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DACs and amplifiers can either be carried around or meant for static desktop use

Portable

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AudioQuest

AudioQuest Dragonfly Black USB DAC/Amp

Regular price $169.95
Sale price $169.95 Regular price $169.95

The AudioQuest Dragonfly Black is a flash drive-sized Digital Audio Converter (DAC), preamplifier, and headphone amplifier that connects to a USB port. It is lightweight and convenient for portable use and it will not take up any space with your desktop set-up. The Dragonfly Black can easily drive most headphones under 100 ohms and looks real slick with its LED display. Simple adapters make the Dragonfly Black easily portable to get the best out of your music on the go!

The DragonFly Black can accept audio files ranging from MP3s and CD-standard 16-bit / 44.1 kHz L-PCMs to higher resolution 24-bit / 96 kHz formats. Using USB protocol, DragonFly commands the timing of the audio data transfer, dramatically reducing errors. DragonFly Black employs a unique clock system called a Hybrid-PLL. While not discrete, the Hybrid-PLL performs equal to, or better than, many discrete clock systems. A smart LED indicator on the DragonFly shows the resolution and status of the incoming signal. Additionally, DragonFly’s analog circuits are direct-coupled from the ESS converter chip’s output, avoiding the need for any extraneous components in the signal path.

1.2 Volt Output

Direct-Coupled, Medium Output: More than enough power to successfully and gracefully drive a wide range of today’s efficient headphones. Although the Dragonfly Black has a lower output voltage than DF 1.2, its more advanced micro-controller and updated DAC chip mean that it can deliver more musical texture and detail, even when used with moderate-efficiency (~95-100 dB/mW) headphones. When used as a line-level device (volume set to 100%), DF Black’s 1.2 volts provide enough power to drive all preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver inputs

Microchip PIC32MX

The Microchip PIC32MX (USB 2.0 compliant) is a full-speed isochronous USB audio solution. Compared to other controllers, the Microchip microcontroller offers extremely low power consumption (77% lower than the TAS1020b and 95% lower than the most efficient XMOS solution), 32-bit architecture, and the option for software upgradability (via a desktop application provided by AudioQuest). In addition, the Microchip’s ultra-low-noise power supply minimizes the sound-degrading effect of high-frequency interference on the critical audio signal

ESS 9010 32-Bit

Compared to the ESS 9023, the 32-bit ESS 9010 offers improved overall performance and uses a sophisticated minimum-phase digital filter to provide more naturally detailed and dynamic music

Analog Volume Control

Digitally controlled (from the host) analog volume control. With DF Black connected to a PC or mobile device, adjusting the host’s volume control will, through proxy, control the DF Black’s on-board volume, ensuring maximum resolution regardless of volume setting

Asynchronous USB Streamlength

Streamlength asynchronous USB code ensures low jitter, low resource load, minimal packet errors, world-class audio playback, and reliable connectivity between our DAC and any computing device compliant with USB Host Mode (as set forth by the USB Organization). Streamlength requires no additional drivers, making DragonFly Black virtually plug-and-play for Apple, Windows, iOS, and Android users (use with mobile devices requires optional adapters)

LED Indicators

DragonFly Black’s LED lights up in different colors to indicate status or sample rate:

  • Red: Standby
  • Green: 44.1 kHz
  • Blue: 48.0 kHz
  • Amber: 88.2 kHz
  • Magenta: 96.0 kHz

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