DACs

The popular DragonFly from AudioQuest in the latest version retains the title of one of the most compact, if not the most compact, portable D/A converter and headphone amplifier. Although mobile music is more popular than ever due to the advancement of mobile phones, true quality audio is not often encountered in this category. Namely, in addition to higher quality and more expensive headphones, this requires the presence of an additional headphone amplifier and DAC. There are certainly choices, but mostly cigarette-pack devices, which in size and mass, are often a burden while on the move. Therefore, experts at the

From the moment they appeared on the market, AudioQuest’s digital-to-analog converters with built-in headphone amplifiers are the favorites of critics and audiences. Finally, we had the opportunity to test one of them – AudioQuest DragonFly Red. Disclaimer: If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More   FEATURES: Type: DAC with Headphone Amplifier DAC: ESS Saber 9016 (24-bit / 96kHz) Connectors: 1x 3.5 mm (headphones / line output) Interface: USB Warranty: 2 years Audioquest Dragonfly Red Review: We tested the more expensive DragonFly Red, which, with a price of $ 200, targets the

AudioQuest’s plastic “beetle” is a versatile device that fights with bad digital-to-analog converters in the devices around us which we are forced to use daily. Disclaimer: If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More   FEATURES DAC: ESS Saber 9010 (24-bit / 96kHz) Inputs: USB, Optics (TOSLINK), Bluetooth Outputs: 3.5 mm (Line and Headphone) Warranty: 2 years Although it is much better known for its excellent DACs with integrated headphone amplifiers, called DragonFly, the American AudioQuest also offers Beetle, a device which purpose may not be immediately obvious to you, but solves