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AudioQuest DragonFly Black USB Digital Audio Converter

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe EU Standard AV.com Standard AV.com Optional
Return Period 14 days 30 days up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded? Yes Yes Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded? Standard costs only Standard costs only Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation No No Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 30 days

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Final Payment: £7.05
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Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.
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Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36, 24 or 12 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
48 months14.90%No Deposit48 months: £7.05
Final Payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		£338.40
36 months14.90%No Deposit36 months: £8.78
Final Payment: £8.78
No settlement fee		£316.08
24 months14.90%No Deposit24 months: £12.29
Final Payment: £12.29
No settlement fee		£294.96
12 months14.90%No Deposit12 months: £22.89
Final Payment: £22.89
No settlement fee		£274.68

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.

Key Features

  • USB digital to analogue converter
  • Plays all music files: MP3 to high-res
  • Compatible with Apple and Windows PCs, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices (requires Apple camera adapter or made for Android/OTG adapter)
  • Drives headphones directly
  • Fixed output feeds preamp or AV receiver
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AudioQuest DragonFly Black USB Digital Audio Converter Overview

New for 2016 the AudioQuest DragonFly Black USB digital to analogue converter / preamp / headphone amp. The original DragonFly defined the market for micro-DACs, however its USB power draw made it compatible with computers only. Music lovers have craved a more portable version, one that could be reliably used with Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. With DragonFly Black convenience and performance are no longer mutually exclusive, any computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone can be used as a true high-fidelity music player, allowing music lovers to enjoy superior sound wherever they are.

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2016 Best USB DAC Under £100

“With improved sound and a tempting price tag, this is the best DragonFly yet”

5 stars

"The original DragonFly was a groundbreaking product, which rightly won accolades four years ago. The DragonFly Black continues this commitment to better sound quality on a budget, but in an even more impressive package. Like the caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, Audioquest’s DragonFly line has undergone a similarly remarkable metamorphosis – the outwards appearances may be similar, but this is easily the best DragonFly yet."

DragonFly Black

"Audioquests are capable of imbuing an ordinary phone with performance that keeps them honest. This means that they have to be considered scintillating value. If you are an earphone user in particular, the Black has to be seen as the most cost-effective means of boosting a smartphone there is."

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New for 2016 the AudioQuest DragonFly Black USB digital to analogue converter / preamp / headphone amp. The original DragonFly defined the market for micro-DACs, however its USB power draw made it compatible with computers only. Music lovers have craved a more portable version, one that could be reliably used with Apple and Android smartphones and tablets.

With DragonFly Black convenience and performance are both possible, any computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone can be used as a true high fidelity music player. Thus allowing users to enjoy superior sound wherever they are.

AudioQuest have worked alongside Microchip Technology to develop a new high-performance, full-speed USB microcontroller that delivers improved signal-to-noise ratio and significantly lower power consumption. Drawing 77% less current than the DragonFly v1.2’s microcontroller, the new Microchip MX microcontroller enables true compatibility with Apple and Android smartphones and tablets.

For improved performance DragonFly Black incorporates a 32-bit ESS 9010 Sabre DAC chip which employs minimum phase filtering for naturally detailed and more authentic sound. It outputs 1.2 volts, this is enough power to capably drive all preamplifier input circuits and all reasonably efficient headphones. DragonFly is designed to honour the music you already own and love. Whether listening to Spotify, YouTube, Tidal, ripped CDs, or high resolution files, DragonFly will certainly deliver a more emotionally compelling experience.

DragonFly Black is also software upgradeable through complimentary Windows and OS X desktop applications. As new developments arise in music player applications, streaming protocols, or other associated software, DragonFly users will be able to incorporate those updates into their existing devices.

AudioQuest DragonFly Black Features

  • USB stick-sized digital to analogue converter
  • Plays all music files: MP3 to high-res
  • Compatible with Apple and Windows PCs, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices (requires Apple camera adapter or made for Android/OTG adapter)
  • Drives headphones directly
  • Fixed output feeds preamp or AV receiver
  • Asynchronous transfer ensures digital timing integrity
  • Medium output (1.2 volts) drives a wide range of headphones
  • 32-bit ESS 9010 DAC with minimum-phase filter
  • Analogue volume control

Native Resolution Up to 24-bit / 96kHz
Output 1.2 Volts
Micro Controller Microchip PIC32MX
DAC Chip ESS 9010 32-Bit
Volume Control Analogue Volume Control
Desktop / PC Compatibility Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10; Apple OS X; Linux (no support provided)
Mobile Comparability Apple iOS (5 and newer)

Android (4.1 and newer)
Software Upgradable Yes (from desktop application)
USB Protocol Asynchronous USB Streamlength
Dimensions (H x W x L) 12mm x 19mm x 62mm