USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp
Product highlights:
compatible with Windows® and Mac® computers
compatible with iPhone® and iPad®
requires Lightning-to-USB adapter (not included); Apple's Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter recommended for best results
compatible with some Android™ devices
DragonTail USB-C adapter included may require a DragonTail Micro USB Adapter to connect to some Android devices
32-bit ESS Sabre™ ES9038Q2M digital-to-analog conversion chip with minimum-phase filter for nuanced, dynamic sound
high-efficiency microcontroller for extremely low power draw and increased processing speed
processing speed increased by 33% over DragonFly Red
high-performance ESS Sabre 9601 headphone amplifier
powered by USB connection — no need for external power supply
asynchronous USB data transfer using Wavelength Audio, ltd.'s Streamlength® protocol for reduced timing jitter and better sound
offers rendering for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio files
3.5mm stereo minijack provides:
headphone output (minimum recommended headphone impedance 16 ohms and higher)
variable line-level output for driving powered speakers or power amp
fixed line-level output for connecting to a preamp or receiver
64-step, bit-perfect digital volume control (operated via your computer or mobile device)
supported sample rates: PCM up to 96kHz native resolution
(sample rates above 96kHz will play but are down-converted by your computer or mobile device's playback software)
incoming sample rate color-coded LED indicator for 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz sampling rates
input bit depth: 16 bits, 24 bits
output voltage: 2.1 Vrms
durable metal construction with blue hardshell finish
storage pouch
supported operating systems:
Windows® 7-10
Apple OS X® (version 10.6.8 or later)
Apple iOS® (5 and newer)
Android™ 4.1 and later
