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AudioQuest DragonFly Red USB DAC Headphone Amplifier
Last Updated: December 24, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
171dac, dragonfly, cobalt, tidal, improvement
+90%
-10%
" ... Amazing sound quality when paired w great speakers/ headphones. ... "
" ... These sound great no doubt about it, but I already have the OPPO HA2 which not only matches the sound of the Red Dragon Fly, but slightly outperforms it when it comes to dynamic range. ... "
" ... A desktop USB dac/amp at this price point will sound better. ... The difference in sound from what your iPhone or Samsung produces to this is staggering. ... The cobalt showed me that MQA is not a gimmick but an actual improvement in sound. ... For comparison, I like the sound of the Schiit Modi Multibit better than the Cobalt, but the Cobalt outperforms the Audioengine D1. ... "
" ... It is a great DAC Amp though. ... "
" ... The change is subtle and refinement hard to quantify but you get a sense of musical warmth and pleasure after a listening session as opposed to a sense of raw nerviness after listening to a straight phone or Mac audio output. ... "
" ... I have notice that obvious improvement sound on the ELAC speaker out of MAC Pro but I do not see any change on the Bose Quietcomfort 350 headphone using AUX cable. ... "
" ... This was like getting punched in the face by a wall of sound! ... "
" ... Then upgraded my MP3 collection to FLAC. ... "
Device Compatibility
56dragonfly, android, cobalt, tidal, mqa
+80%
-20%
" ... I bought an expensive can and read I had to get one of these amps for my laptop. ... "
" ... Plugged into my phone, and the regular music player is enormously improved. ... "
" ... Worth the price for the sound quality improvement over the DAC in your iPhone, laptop or iPad. ... Small and portable does not seem to really impact battery life a whole lot of the connected devices either. ... "
" ... This gives me hi res sound to my home 2.1 stereo driven by KEF Q350 from my iPad. ... "
" ... **Update - After listening to Music through the Red DragonFly on my iPhone I'm almost in Hi-Fi heaven. ... "
" ... works with win, mac. ... "
" ... Cobalt is the best "dongle" DAC out there. ... "
" ... This is my first dac only device and I highly recommend it. ... "
Headphones
43headphone, headphone jack, dragonfly, cobalt, tidal
+93%
-7%
" ... Sounds like a completely different pair of headphones given the amplification. ... "
" ... Makes your laptop earpods, headphones or computer have A+ sound. ... "
" ... I used for it's sound quality, however if you need a headphone amp for quiet headphones this works, as well as providing better than computer on-board audio. ... "
" ... If you care about high quality audio, this is a relatively inexpensive way to improve your portable device or computer-- If you have the headphones to take advantage of it. ... "
" ... The Sennheiser HD6xx headphones work great with the Cobalt ... "
" ... In conclusion, I'm very happy with getting this dac/ amp and I notice a more enjoyable sound through speakers and headphones. ... "
" ... I purchased the Black Dragonfly USB Pre-amp along with the Hidiz MS4 Mermaid Earphones and overall have been very pleased with the combo! ... "
" ... If you have higher-end external headphones and/or speakers, then the experience becomes truly immersive! ... "
Price
35worth, dacs, worth every penny, spent, red
+80%
-20%
" ... Really first rate. ... "
" ... at a somewhat reasonable price (around $99 USD most of the time). ... "
" ... to use an iPhone as well as the price tag. ... "
" ... Sound quality is not bad for the price. ... "
" ... Comparable to Chord Mojo at fraction of the price and much more portable. ... "
" ... I've been hedging on buying this for a while now, because of the price. ... "
" ... I'm sure there are better DACs out there but for around $100 bucks, are there? ... "
" ... I mean, if one is an audio maniac he shouldn't buy a $200.00 device and expect it to perform as a $10000.00 one . ... "
Size
29portability, sound quality, mojo, dac, travel
+100%
" ... It’s small enough to throw in a bag for travel, and I love that it’s charged by my phone. ... "
" ... Portability is just as important as SQ in my experience. ... "
" ... A very good and versatile DAC that comes in a very small form factor ... "
" ... Light weight and portable. ... "
" ... It looks kind of ridiculous carrying it all around . ... "
" ... Lastly, on portability: they've reduced the size a small amount, but enough. ... "
" ... The unit incredible finish and construction, including the small carrying pouch included to protect your investment and the hefty weight is just a hint of the things to come. ... "
" ... I take it everywhere. ... "
Volume
28loud, listening, output, levels, dragonfly
+75%
-25%
" ... I like that the Dagonfly DAC does not take up any space in my music room. ... "
" ... This much sound from such a small package! ... "
" ... Great output sound and volume. ... "
" ... I had to adjust the EQ settings quite a bit and had to turn the volume all the way up to get decent sound. ... Once I changed my MIDI settings per the Dragonfly website, the sound was good and the volume much better. ... "
" ... I'm glad to report that I found almost no volume issues. ... "
" ... Crank the volume all the way up and it's a great line out to a 2 channel home or car stereo. ... "
" ... Incredible improvement in refining high end, and raising the presence of mid and low end without needing additional volume. ... "
" ... With the output of the Dragonfly as a pre-amp I can deliver enough volts to the car amp so I get really good volume before clipping. ... "
Ports
25usb c, lightning, adapter, dac, dragonfly
+76%
-24%
" ... I used an old USB DAC, it got the job done, but decided to upgrade to the Red. ... "
" ... World well through USB C ... "
" ... Plus, it’s portable and does not require another power source as its get power from my iMac USB. ... "
" ... I connected it to my iPhone with the USB 3.0 camera adapter to listen Amazon HD music and WoW! ... "
" ... I just picked up the Red and attached it to my iPhone via the Apple USB camera adapter. ... "
" ... Maintains high fidelity, and when paired with a good aux connection, works magic. ... "
" ... And I really love that it can be used with PC and iPad using adapters. ... "
" ... plug and play option works with computer or iphone and Sennheiser HD650 with lightning to USB adapter. ... "
Software Platform
22mqa, tidal, app, cobalt, ios
+45%
-55%
" ... the problem was a user error . ... "
" ... Version 1.2 does not do this so it is not the operating system (Windows 10) or the source music player. ... "
" ... I have to kill my streaming app, unplug the DAC, plug it back and and restart the app just about every time I get in the car now. ... "
" ... Not compatible with android 8.0.0 and 6.01 with spotify. ... "
" ... I did try it with an Android and couldn't get any audio to come out. ... There are compatibility issues with certain phones (I have a Moto). ... "
" ... Other apps aren't as sensitive but then don't have the same power and won't use the full capabilities of the DAC. ... "
" ... My latest references are a hifiberry DAC board on a Raspberry Pi and an OPPO UDP-103, both playing the same source content except the hifiberry is playing a lossless FLAC and the OPPO the original CD. ... "
" ... volume control on andoid was a bit wonky untill firmware update ... "
Bass
17treble, highs, mids, tighter, soundstage
+94%
-6%
" ... hard to describe this), Treble (clear, clean & bright), Mids (well positioned, clear & clean) Bass (clear, not booming or distorted, bassheads might find it lacking, I find them perfect with great detail) I don't have all the words but the detail, no frequencies stepping on or blocking others. ... "
" ... -Bass is more controlled, it feels tighter. ... "
" ... I prefer more mid-tones accented by the highs while bass fills in the platform. ... "
" ... The Dragonfly DAC is a vast improvement to the Samsung phone audio out driving my AKG K550, with much more supple bass, clearer highs and overall greater details and air between instruments. ... "
" ... It broadens the bass without muddying the highs or mids. ... "
" ... Lacks in bass definition, but great sound "envelope" and excellent internal clock compared to all the other models. ... "
" ... I noticed right away that the bass had more weight to it, but was tighter and cleaner at the same time. ... "
" ... Yes, the bass is there, mids are there and treble is there. ... "
Comfort
17cobalt, golden, dfr, treble, mortal
+76%
-24%
" ... t lie, and it really doesn't matter what kind of headphones your using to get massive results, $30 to $600. ... "
" ... It is small and light enough that it can hang from the cord with little risk of pulling out your earbuds. ... If you have a trained ear and want the very best, get the mojo. ... "
" ... I'm not an audiophile, but the sound quality is quite good to these untrained ears. ... "
" ... I have now used this with Shure 535's, Bose Quiet Comfort (over-ear), UE Boom, and my car system. ... "
" ... Really sounds like the music is coming from all around you, rather than from some cups over your ears. ... "
" ... I have the Fiio FA7 ear headphones that I feel offers extreme quality of sound and comfort for the money. ... "
" ... Hands down, the Red sounded significantly better to my ears. ... Sounds cleaner & more dynamic than the Red to my ears. ... "
" ... I mainly use this on my laptop and have used several over-ear headsets with it. ... "
Product Reliability
16red, defective, ago, error, couple
+38%
-63%
" ... I thought the first unit was defective so I returned it for a different one. ... "
" ... I've been exchanging emails with the company for three months to replace my item. ... "
" ... My unit started intermittently disconnecting after about 7 months of use. ... "
" ... The first unit was defective, and the manufacturer replaced it. ... The most recent purchase is, again, defective. ... Maybe I'm just in the population of the unlucky few who keep getting defective units from this company. ... "
" ... The only complaint is the blasted case broke within a few weeks. ... "
" ... I would be happy to change to 5 stars if I could get some help with this defective product issue, but until then, I cannot recommend this product. ... the problem was a user error . ... "
" ... Did this for 2 days off/on. ... "
" ... If I turned the sound off and back on, the distortion stopped. ... "
Build Quality
15unit, pouch, inside, dragonfly, construction
+67%
-33%
" ... The build quality is solid, and I know it may seem a bit pricey, but the Dragonfly Cobalt brought my modest system back to life. ... "
" ... The Unit comes with a well built leather pouch, but I wish it had hole somewhere so that you could attach it to a key chain or something. ... "
" ... The unit incredible finish and construction, including the small carrying pouch included to protect your investment and the hefty weight is just a hint of the things to come. ... "
" ... Build quality on this one is very tight, no slop or movement as others have reported. ... "
" ... The Dragonfly Cobalt, however, makes a convincing case. ... "
" ... A few millimeters made the difference between fitting it nicely in my headphones case, and not. ... "
" ... For this price I expected better build quality. ... "
Apps
14tidal, apps, mqa, android, spotify
+71%
-29%
" ... The enhanced quality when using apps like Tidal when you can stream MQA or other lossless audio content is absolutely incredible. ... "
" ... Now that I have a TIDAL account, and I needed something portable that could do MQA files. ... "
" ... It works very well with my Android phone and streams flawlessly MQA files from Tidal and FLACs from my own collection. ... "
" ... I use various applications, but already in Spotify using highest resolution streaming the difference is substantial. ... "
" ... I do not use Apple's app for playback but have found that the Onkyo's HF Player does a far better job at playback (with the $10 equalizer upgrade). ... "
" ... On android I prefer it directly on the TIDAL app for all non-MQA content because I can add EQ, but for MQA content I would use Audio player pro and bit-perfect mode as it gets better results. ... "
" ... Simply put, through TIDAL's desktop app, It will stream high-rez (96k, way past CD (44k), on there "masters" recordings. ... "
" ... Really opens up the music and lets you hear a lot of things in the music a lot better than the stock iOS options. ... it's a good step up for Apple Music & Spotify. ... "
Cables
13jitterbug, dac, audioquest, dragonfly, via
+69%
-31%
" ... The Cobalt version comes with this special cord for free. ... "
" ... The fact that it comes with built-in Jitterbug circuit and the Dragon tail cable offset the higher price over the Red for me. ... "
" ... I first used this with Sony XM3's connected by wire. ... "
" ... It also sounds phenomenal in the car via Aux cable. ... Way better than bluetooth or the phone's own dac via aux cable. ... "
" ... Monoprice 8323 -- added BrainWavz velour pads and Dukabel 4 ft. cable with gold connectors ... Audio Technica MX40 -- added Wicked Cushions pads but have yet to replace the stock cord ... "
" ... It just came apart when I plugged it into the cable adapter to use with my phone (it works well with Samsung and Tidal). ... "
" ... Due to his advice, I purchased the Dragonfly Cobalt DAC and a GoldenGate 3.5 mm to dual RCA cable. ... "
" ... The sound is decent but not magical like the Chord Mojo or Chord Hugo. ... "
Returns
11returned, defective, window, stopped working, several
+9%
-91%
" ... I did not return it because I missed the return deadline. ... "
" ... Have returned for refund. ... "
" ... So I returned it. ... "
" ... I thought the first unit was defective so I returned it for a different one. ... "
" ... The first unit was defective, and the manufacturer replaced it. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I've been exchanging emails with the company for three months to replace my item. ... "
" ... Very disappointed return it dont believe the hype. ... "
Setup
10simple, set, plug and play, easy, super easy
+100%
" ... I’m a recording engineer and have a studio in my home. ... "
" ... The plug and play design make it very simple to set up. ... "
" ... seriously helps with listening fatigue, and I'm hearing crazy stuff in my audio that I thought was exclusive to my ultra-high reset setup (DT 770 + focusrite) ... "
" ... I followed the instructions on how to configure on the laptop), but other than that, it’s a good upgrade. ... "
" ... Now my setup is simple . ... I love the setup. ... "
" ... My office computer is connected to a fairly decent stereo system (home office setup). ... "
Design
10dragonfly, black, prefer, df, finish
+90%
-10%
" ... I look forward to using the DF Red with my Hifiman Sundara . ... "
" ... I also have the Dragonfly Black, which is also a great sounding DA, but there is no comparison between the two. ... "
" ... I auditioned both the Black & the Red DF. ... I prefer the finish of the Black DF though. ... Nonetheless, I still prefer the Blue over the Red. ... "
" ... I haven't compared it to the Red or Cobalt Dragonfly's sound, and while I much prefer the matte black finish of this one, I have to mention that it came with a couple small knicks in the end, and the finish seems pretty prone to getting more as you carry it around. ... "
" ... For rock/pop lovers, the Red version might appeal more. ... "
" ... Clearly better than the much loved Red. ... "
" ... I'm very pleased with the Dragonfly Red. ... "
" ... Design and durableness are excellent. ... "
For Running
9running, difference, pair, maybe, end
+89%
-11%
" ... Running some decent value oriented IEMs with them and very happy. ... "
" ... Getting it up and running was very simple and the sound . ... "
" ... I’m running westone ES 18’s and I noticed a huge difference. ... I try that also on $100 pair of headphones and it did not make much of a difference. ... "
" ... This is an outstanding device that runs my Sennheiser headphones with power. ... "
" ... Highly recommend for those who are looking to get the most out of their high end headphones without breaking the bank and while still maintaining portability! ... "
" ... But for me, there was a clear difference using multiple types of good headphones (e.g., HD800S). ... "
" ... Good to pair with some nice headphones. ... "
" ... I haven't used it for super long sessions but I can go to the gym at the end of the day with maybe only 30-40 percent battery left on my phone and jam out for an hour and still have battery left when I leave the gym. ... "
Controls
9settings, volume, dragonfly, dac, controls
+56%
-44%
" ... I had to adjust the EQ settings quite a bit and had to turn the volume all the way up to get decent sound. ... Once I changed my MIDI settings per the Dragonfly website, the sound was good and the volume much better. ... "
" ... Turns out, you have to go into the sound setting, find the window with all your sound devices, right click on Dragonfly, properties, click Advanced Tab, click on the 24bit 48,000 and scroll down to the 24bit 96,00, and click apply. ... "
" ... The black model Dragonfly relies on the host volume control, so you may have to tinker with settings on individual recordings for the best sound. ... "
" ... Your dac settings and your music must match in order for the music to play flawlessly. ... "
Frequencies
9treble, highs, mids, soundstage, frequencies
+100%
" ... It broadens the bass without muddying the highs or mids. ... "
" ... hard to describe this), Treble (clear, clean & bright), Mids (well positioned, clear & clean) Bass (clear, not booming or distorted, bassheads might find it lacking, I find them perfect with great detail) I don't have all the words but the detail, no frequencies stepping on or blocking others. ... "
" ... I prefer more mid-tones accented by the highs while bass fills in the platform. ... "
" ... I thought the highs were maybe a touch smoother but in other aspects, you would have to listen very, very closely to find an edge over the Red. ... "
" ... Now no EQ sounds best whereas before I was having to switch eq to avoid shoutiness, harshness, forward upper midd, etc. ... "
" ... Overall sound signature is perfectly tuned. ... "
" ... I had to adjust the EQ settings quite a bit and had to turn the volume all the way up to get decent sound. ... "
" ... Overall the sound is much cleaner and the Soundstage is enhanced. ... "
Call quality
9music, hearing, skype, call, sound quality
+44%
-56%
" ... and I don't hear anything. ... "
" ... Problems started when I pulled up Skype to call into a conference call. ... There was no other way to divert the audio to any other device, such as the Corsair headset I use for Skype. ... "
" ... Tried both music and voice. ... "
Bluetooth
8via, stream, audio, wired, using
+75%
-25%
" ... Blows away Bluetooth sound quality. ... "
" ... Way better than bluetooth or the phone's own dac via aux cable. ... "
" ... I was previously using Bluetooth or Apple Airplay to stream music wirelessly to the Sony AVR. ... "
" ... Huge difference between this on a wired connection and Bluetooth (on both a Macbook Pro & IPhone 11 Max & iPad). ... "
" ... Even a normal pair of headphones (wired / not BT) can be enhanced by using this device. ... "
" ... If you are like me and demand the best sound wherever you are, you avoid bluetooth. ... "
USB
8pro, usb c, usb stick, audio, usb audio player
+75%
-25%
" ... I was skeptical that a DAC the size of a USB drive would make any difference in the sound quality of my 2016 MacBook Pro that’s been turned into a full-time music server. ... "
" ... this thing is big as a USB stick and it made my desk Bose speakers sound like they were 80 Watts monsters!! ... "
" ... Plus, it’s portable and does not require another power source as its get power from my iMac USB. ... "
" ... World well through USB C ... "
" ... The unit is portable and the included USB-C To USB-A made connecting to my Note 9 easy. ... "
" ... When paired with a playback system that supports bit-perfect playback (like USB Audio Pro) and a streaming service that offers MQA playback (like Tidal) this device brings the best possible audio quality to mobile users for a very reasonable price. ... "
Ease of Use
7simple, easy, super, set, portable
+100%
" ... This device was created to be as simple and painless and convenient an audio upgrade as possible, and it does exactly what it sets out to do . ... "
" ... Very versatile and easy to use. ... "
" ... The plug and play design make it very simple to set up. ... "
" ... Now my setup is simple . ... I love the setup. ... "
Noise Cancellation
7background, hiss, recording, hear, faint
+29%
-71%
" ... It did not make any silence in background hiss. ... "
" ... Still have noise. ... "
" ... You will hear no noise while no music is playing, but once the music starts, this static like noise is introduced and is unpleasant. ... "
" ... Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 times to get rid of the noise. ... "
Resolution
7sennheiser, amazon music hd, files, 650, 24 bit
+100%
" ... The HD music from my phone comes out beautifully on the speakers. ... "
" ... On the day these products arrived I also signed up for the Amazon Music HD service. ... The sound quality of streaming HD and Ultra HD files using the MacBook as my digital frontend, through the Dragonfly Cobalt, and into my Vincent amp is nothing short of beautiful. ... "
" ... I'm using it with IEMs and amazon music HD streaming service. ... "
" ... I was using Amazon HD Music and it showed a white LED status and I thought maybe there was a problem. ... "
" ... So I'm using this with my massdrop HD 6XX (basically the sennheiser 650's) and this DAC/Amp powers them just fine. ... "
" ... My Arcam rDAC had been an amazing combination with Darkvoice tube amp and Senn HD 650. ... "
" ... I use this on my mac mini to play HD files at mostly 96k-24 bit through Studio One, but also use it to play 48K-16 bit files on the Mac thru my PSB speakers. ... "
Cleaning
6powerful, describe, cleaner, sounding, oppo
+100%
" ... Very clean sounding if a bit analytical and cold. ... "
" ... The only way I can describe the experience is like looking at a beautiful view through dirty windows and then having them cleaned. ... "
" ... This little dragonfly will really clean up the music coming out of your laptop. ... "
" ... Cleaner & more powerful sound is how I’d best describe it. ... "
" ... It cleans up and tightens the timing. ... "
Fit
6cobalt, secured, inside, fitting, usb
+50%
-50%
" ... The PCB inside the unit is not firmly secured to the shell and rattles. ... "
" ... The problem appears to be from the Cobalt not fitting tightly enough into it's own dongle that causes vibrations that leads to the disconnects with the app. ... "
Battery Life
6battery, drain, seem, power, impact
+100%
" ... Small and portable does not seem to really impact battery life a whole lot of the connected devices either. ... "
" ... I will say though, it does have a battery-life penalty for your phone, especially my two-year-old iPhone 8. ... "
" ... Would highly recommend if battery is not an issue for you. ... "
" ... A real pleasure to listen to for hours. ... "
" ... Was pleased with the black dragon i just wished that it wouldn't eat into the battery life as much as it does ... "
" ... As far as battery life it does not seem to draw crazy amounts of power from my phone. ... "
User Manual
5sure, read
+20%
-80%
" ... The manual says it should be magenta or light blue or something. ... Audioquest has clarified that the manual is wrong. ... "
" ... According to the manual/instructions that came with the device (and online as well) the source is to be left at maximum and the Dragonfly to 25% to start. ... "
" ... I have read about cobalt it takes two years to develop new chip and could not found other few days to be sure manual correct. ... "
Microphone
5sound, recording, studio, quality, noise
+100%
" ... I’m a recording engineer and have a studio in my home. ... "
" ... Relatively speaking It is also forgiving with older or poor recordings. ... "
" ... Background noise and hiss on an old recording (1941) disappears. ... "
" ... And it's not just the "Masters" recordings that sound this good. ... "
Charging
5iphone, charging, adapter, listening, dragonfly
+80%
-20%
" ... My portable set up is iPhone XS, camera adapter w/ charging port, dragonfly, Momentum 2 headphones using the audio cable. ... "
" ... It can be used with a splitter to charge my phone and run the dragonfly at the same time. ... "
" ... iphone, USB/charge adapter, DFR, 300ohm HD6XX. ... "
" ... Because of that I bought the Apple USB adapter that allows me to charge while listening, and while it works great, it definitely adds to the overall size and wiring mess. ... "
For Travel
4trips, dragonfly, dac, sound quality, red
+100%
" ... When I have time I will find an alternate travel DAC - testing a Schiit Fulla this week- half the price of the Dragonfly but twice the size. ... Follow-up: Found my new favorite DAC for travel - the HIDIZ S8. ... "
" ... It’s small enough to throw in a bag for travel, and I love that it’s charged by my phone. ... "
" ... I bought this to use mostly on flights with My Bose QC35's, and can't believe what I'd been missing. ... "
" ... I travel globally and the sound quality of the Dragonfly Red is a great compromise instead of trying to carry a high-end system on my trips. ... The increase in transparency and detail make the long trips tolerable. ... "
Firmware
4update, update the firmware, red, fixed, latest
+25%
-75%
" ... This is a high-quality product, and the problem could easily be fixed with firmware or some native software controls. ... "
" ... volume control on andoid was a bit wonky untill firmware update ... "
" ... The desktop application can only update the firmware at this point. ... "
Codecs
4mqa, lossless, flac, audio
+25%
-75%
" ... I tried lossless files. ... "
" ... I tested with Depeche Mode's A Broken Frame album of 24bit 192Khz FLAC files. ... "
Color
4dragonfly, colors, res, magenta, hi
+75%
-25%
" ... Love the way the dragonfly indicates what resolution you're listening to with different colors. ... "
Marketplace
4try, time, seller, review, replacement
+75%
-25%
" ... Apparently they are an official authorized seller of Audioquest and have a good reputation but my experience with them was a disaster. ... "
" ... I think the Prime is better, but only by 5% or so. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Clarity
4clarity, red, cobalt, clear
+100%
" ... The Cobalt seems to provide better clarity than the Red. ... "
" ... Clears the mud, brings in clarity with impact. ... "
" ... Higher tones much more crisp. ... "
" ... Much more dynamic, much more clear. ... "
Capacity
3home
+100%
" ... The combination of the two makes working from home tolerable! ... "
" ... Going for walks, listening in the house . ... "
" ... Portability is just as important as SQ in my experience. ... "
Memory
3thumb drive, size, levels, drive, device
+100%
" ... I used them to drive hd58x and hd6xx. ... "
" ... Speaking of mobility, the thumb drive size of these makes a world of difference in usability. ... "
" ... I can't attest too much on larger harder to drive cans but it does drive my m1060's to decent levels. ... Not to levels quite like my magni 2 uber but this is a device the size of a usb thumb drive. ... "
Power Consumption
3output, noticeable, draw
+100%
" ... The DragonFly Red definitely adds power. ... "
" ... Power draw is barely noticeable. ... "
" ... The power output is now the same. ... "
CD/DVD
3disc, cd, tidal, player, mainly
+100%
" ... I can now remove the CD player from my component rack and have the shelf space for my Mac to sit on. ... "
" ... I probably won’t ever futz with a disc ever again. ... "
" ... Much improved over my lossless, digital music created directly from a compact disc. ... "
Delivery
3however, delivery
+67%
-33%
" ... I received it three days before the scheduled date, so that made me happy also. ... "
" ... Delivery was fast. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes