Outstanding Performance, Exceptional Value AudioQuest, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance audio/video products and custom-install solutions, all meticulously designed to deliver outstanding performance and exceptional value. Audioquest DragonFly Red v1.0 USB Digital-to-Analog Converter Combining award-winning performance and exceptional value, DragonFly Red is a portable, plug-and-play USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter), preamp, and headphone amp that connects to laptops, tablets, and smartphones to deliver clean, clear, naturally beautiful sound to headphones, powered speakers, or complete audio systems. While DragonFly can natively decode resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz, it can play any file type regardless of resolution, from MP3 to MQA and Hi-Res. 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 adaptor) Drives headphones directly Fixed output feeds preamp or AV receiver Asynchronous transfer ensures digital timing integrity High output (2.1 volts) drives almost all headphones, including power-hungry models 32-bit ESS 9016 DAC with minimum-phase filter Bit-perfect digital volume control The Next Generation: Dragonfly Black & Dragonfly Red With DragonFly Black and Red, any computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone can be used as a true high-fidelity music player, allowing music lovers to enjoy beautiful sound wherever they go, whenever they please. AudioQuest DragonFly Black USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp AudioQuest DragonFly Red USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,395 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,395 4.4 out of 5 stars 4,395 Price $124.50$124.50 $183.28$183.28 $199.95$199.95 Native Resolution Up to 24-bit / 96kHz Up to 24-bit / 96kHz Up to 24-bit / 96kHz Output 1.2 volts 2.1 volts 2.1 volts DAC Chip ESS ES9010 with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter ESS ES9016 with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip with minimum-phase slow roll-off filter for more natural sound Volume Control Analog Volume Control Digital: 64-Bit Bit-Perfect Volume Control Digital: 64-Bit Bit-Perfect Volume Control Desktop Compatibility Windows 7 and later; Apple 10.6.8 and later; Linux (no tech support provided) Windows 7 and later; Apple 10.6.8 and later; Linux (no tech support provided) Windows 7 and later; Apple 10.6.8 and later; Linux (no tech support provided) Mobile Compatibility Apple iOS 5 and later; Android 5.0 and later. For Android devices, see owner's manual Apple iOS 5 and later; Android 5.0 and later. For Android devices, see owner's manual Apple iOS 5 and later; Android 5.0 and later. For Android devices, see owner's manual Dimensions 62mm (l) x 19mm (w) x 12mm (h) 62mm (l) x 19mm (w) x 12mm (h) 57mm (l) x 19mm (w) x 12mm (h) Enclosure and Accessories Black soft-touch finish with gold lettering; Protective endcap; Leatherette travel pouch Red automotive finish with gold lettering; Protective endcap; Leatherette travel pouch Cobalt blue automotive finish with silver lettering; Protective endcap; Contoured enclosure; Leatherette travel pouch; DragonTail USB-C adaptor