--- product_id: 64863074 title: "Dragonfly Black v1.5 Plug-in USB DAC with Pre-Amplifier and Headphone Amplifier for PC, MAC, Apple and Android Mobile Devices" brand: "audioquest" price: "1132 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Audio Quest" url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/64863074-dragonfly-black-v1-5-plug-in-usb-dac-with-pre store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # 77% less power consumption 3.5mm headphone & line out 32-bit ESS Sabre 9010 DAC Dragonfly Black v1.5 Plug-in USB DAC with Pre-Amplifier and Headphone Amplifier for PC, MAC, Apple and Android Mobile Devices **Brand:** audioquest **Price:** 1132 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your sound game—because your ears deserve the best. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dragonfly Black v1.5 Plug-in USB DAC with Pre-Amplifier and Headphone Amplifier for PC, MAC, Apple and Android Mobile Devices by audioquest - **How much does it cost?** 1132 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/64863074-dragonfly-black-v1-5-plug-in-usb-dac-with-pre) ## Best For - audioquest enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted audioquest brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug-and-play versatility:** Seamlessly compatible with PC, Mac, Apple iOS, and Android devices. - • **Visual frequency feedback:** Color-changing LED shows your music’s sample rate at a glance. - • **Ultra-efficient power design:** Runs 77% more efficiently, perfect for on-the-go listening without draining your battery. - • **Audiophile-grade clarity in your pocket:** Transforms any device into a high-fidelity music powerhouse. - • **Dynamic soundstage with precision timing:** Twin clocks and asynchronous transfer deliver lifelike, detailed audio. ## Overview The AudioQuest DragonFly Black v1.5 is a compact USB DAC, pre-amplifier, and headphone amplifier that bypasses low-quality onboard sound cards to deliver rich, detailed, and dynamic audio from any PC, Mac, or mobile device. Featuring a high-performance 32-bit ESS Sabre 9010 DAC, ultra-low power consumption, and a 3.5mm output for headphones or external audio systems, it’s designed for audiophiles who demand premium sound quality on the move. ## Description From the get go, all of us were instant fans of the AudioQuest DragonFly USB DAC, and the way it improved the sound of our computer music. While the original DragonFly defined the market for micro-DACs, its USB power draw made it compatible with computers only. But a lot of us music lovers have wished and craved a more portable version—one that could be reliably used and work with Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. Well, we got our wish. The DragonFly Black now delivers that same clear, dynamic sound with Apple or Android mobile devices. Convenience and performance are no longer mutually exclusive. With DragonFly Black, 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. The design gurus at AudioQuest not only gave the Black a far more energy-efficient design — ideal for portable use — but they even managed to enhance its performance. The DragonFly Black is the best ever value AudioQuest DAC. The new price point makes it more affordable than ever and the ideal accompaniment for your smartphone or tablet. Despite the price drop, the sound quality has been improved by fitting a high-spec ESS 9010 DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter). Better known for their use in top-end AV electronics, this 32-bit DAC provides stunning realism and dynamics. With lower power consumption than before, the Dragonfly Black is now suitable for use with smartphones and tablets without undue battery use. Simply fit a USB adaptor to suit your device and connect up to an Apple or Android smartphone or tablet for a massive improvement in sound quality. Whether you listen to music on your smartphone, tablet, Mac, PC or laptop, the audio quality can easily be improved. Whether you use headphones or have your device connected directly to your hi-fi, the DragonFly Black simply offers a massive improvement in sound quality. Review: Speechless. One of the best DAC + Headphone Amps out there - I am using it with a PC to power a set of Sennheiser HD 598 SR headphones. Dragonfly Black v1.5 has opened up the sound-stage very nicely and has ample clean crisp power to drive my headphones. The sound, for the lack of a better term sounds so much un-constipated. If you were accustomed to on-board PC soundcards, or mobile devices, then you are in for a big surprise when you switch over to this little gem. Dragonfly Black v1.5 puts you right in the middle of the performance with some jaw dropping sound. Dragonfly Black v1.5 is the size of a thumb drive but much more heavier metal construction. the outside is coated with a rubberised matt black finish. the Dragonfly logo will glow in different colors based on the sampling rate of your music. Comes with a leather pouch / sleeve. The volume is controlled by your device' main volume setting. No fiddly knobs to turn here. There are a few driver level sound enhancements which I have not tried, so cannot comment. Power is drawn directly from the device. If you are planning to use it on a mobile device, suggest you get the Red version as it draws a lot less power. More details on the Audioquest website. For anyone with a good set of headphones that are approaching audiophile quality, I will definitely recommend a DAC/Headphone Amp. And for the sake of simplicity, price, size, ease of use and practical design I will recommend the Dragonfly Black v1.5 with top marks. It's been an hour since I started using the Dragonfly, and the smile on my face refuses to go away. Review: Excellent Audiophile grade music from a small wonderful USB stick - I have heard a lot about this Dragonfly Red and wanted to have this in my DAC list. I already have CREATIVE E1 and CHORD MOJO. In addition, I wanted to hear the music from this little device. The most important factor is the convenience and power requirement only from the connected device. Convenience is at its best as it can be taken everywhere from office to trips. Powered by the device, this can be a problem for few as it drains the battery of say a Mobile phone. But this can be managed by a Y cable connected to a USB power port. Mostly I use it with computers and power requirement is taken care. Coming to the music quality, after listening to the first few minutes with a variety of file formats, I am very pleased with both the low and high frequencies. I keep reading reviews about enhanced soundstage, but for real I could feel the soundstage clear with all frequencies audible very legibly. Very excited to have this small wonderful device in my hand able to hear good quality music enhanced and pleasing to the ears. ## Features - The AudioQuest DragonFly Black is a sleek, flash-drive sized USB DAC+Preamp+Headphone Amp that delivers far superior sound by bypassing the poor quality sound card that is built into your Apple iOS and Android smartphone/tablet or Windows and Mac laptop/desktop computer; turning your device into a true high-fidelity music source. Its 3.5mm port is designed specifically to connect to an external audio system such as headphones, powered desktop speakers, or your HiFi audio system. - Although tiny, the Dragonfly is every bit as impressive as many full-size DACs. Asynchronous transfer and twin clocks ensure perfectly timed and controlled digital information enters the DAC, for a highly accurate and precise sound quality. Compared to a computer/smartphone/tablet's headphone output you'll notice a more dynamic sound with more detail and openness. In essence, the sound will simply be more lifelike. - AudioQuest and DragonFly designer Gordon Rankin worked alongside Microchip Technology to develop a new high-performance, full-speed USB microcontroller solution that delivers improved signal-to-noise ratio and significantly lower power consumption. Drawing 77% less current than the previous microcontroller, the new Microchip PIC32MX microcontroller enables true compatibility with Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad and Android smartphones/tablets. - At the heart of DragonFly Black is a 32-bit ESS Sabre 9010 DAC that uses a sophisticated minimum-phase digital filter to provide more naturally detailed and dynamic music. This high-performance DAC is typically found in today's higher-end CD and Blu-ray players. DragonFly Black will accept almost any audio you want to play on your computer and make it sound dramatically better, whether your listening pleasure is iTunes or streaming music services such as Pandora, Spotify, desertcart, or Tidal. - Despite its tiny size, the Dragonfly will play a wide variety of music files. Twin clocks ensure perfect playback of 44.1 kHz (CD quality), 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. As a final neat touch, the dragonfly logo glows various colours to indicate the file frequency: green for CD (44.1 kHz), blue for 48 kHz, amber for 88.2 kHz and magenta for 96 kHz. Make the most of your music on the move, with the AudioQuest DragonFly Black - don't leave home without it! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01DP5JHHI | | Are batteries included? | No | | Brand | AudioQuest | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Device | PC, MAC, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android Smartphone | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,874) | | Date First Available | 20 June 2012 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00092592048188, 00092592076365 | | Hardware Interface Type | USB | | Included Components | Dac and Packaging | | Interface Type | USB | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 2 x 3 Centimeters | | Item Height | 3 Centimeters | | Item Weight | 99 g | | Item Width | 2 Centimeters | | Item model number | Dragonfly Black | | Manufacturer | AUDIOQUEST | | Material | Plastic | | Maximum Display Resolution | 32 bit | | Maximum Supply Voltage | 2.1 Volts | | Minimum Supply Voltage | 5 Volts | | Model number | Dragonfly Black | | Mounting Type | Plug-in | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Number of Memory Sticks | 1 | | Number of Pins | 4 | | Number of USB Ports | 1 | | Operating System | Windows Phone | | Product Dimensions | 6 x 2 x 3 cm; 99.22 g | | Resolution | 32 bit | | Speaker Output Jack | Wired | | Speaker Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.0 | | Special Feature | 3.5mm stereo minijack provides: headphone output (minimum recommended headphone impedance 12 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, 32-bit ESS Sabre™ 9010 digital-to-analog conversion chip with minimum phase filter for detailed, dynamic, and natural sounding music, 64-position analog vo… | | UPC | 009259204818 092592076365 092592076396 092592048188 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AudioQuest - **Maximum Supply Voltage:** 2.1 Volts - **Minimum Supply Voltage:** 5 Volts - **Mounting Type:** Plug-in - **Number of Pins:** 4 ## Images ![Dragonfly Black v1.5 Plug-in USB DAC with Pre-Amplifier and Headphone Amplifier for PC, MAC, Apple and Android Mobile Devices - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WGtyvwr5L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: i know these DACs are mainly for high end headphones , but anyone know if it will make a better (or slightly better) audio on $10 -$30 earphones?** A: The answer is that it might make a big difference, but you won't know until you try. I have a $3000 headphone amp coupled to a $15000 DAC. I normally use them with headphones in a price range from $1000 to $4000, for which both components, independently make a huge difference. Now for the surprise: I have a pair a cheap, no-name headphones -- the only name on them is "digital." That speaks volumes. On those cheap headphones, the headphone amp makes a totally unexpected, MONUMENTAL difference. My point is that you never say "never." That said, I recommend that if you're considering investing $300 in this device, you should consider investing in better headphones. Look at the less expensive models from Grado, for example. **Q: What's the difference between red and black?** A: In performance, both models incorporate the 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chip, the 9010 in Black and the higher-performance 9016 in Red. While the Black uses the same headphone amp and analog volume control found in previous version, the new Red includes the latest ESS headphone amp and a bit-perfect digital volume control that resides on the 9016 DAC chip itself. In power the Black puts out 1.2 volts: enough power to drive all preamplifier input circuits and a wide range of efficient headphones. The red with its higher 2.1-volt output will be compatible with a wider range of headphones, including power-hungry, low-efficiency model. **Q: Can you still use inline headphone controls when using the dac with an iPhone?** A: No you cannot nor can you use the mic in the headphones for making or recieving calls ...luckily you do get notification ...and you can just pull the lightning connector to answer the call ..using iphone in normal manner ..i had this exact Q after recieving my unit .. **Q: I have powered speakers that I plug into my laptop 3mm headphone jack. Can I use this product to get more volume & better audio quality** A: That's what I use the Dragonfly (Black) for. I expected a subtle improvement, but found it to be night and day! The cheapo DAC and output stage circuitry that's built into the laptop was really limiting the sound quality. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Speechless. One of the best DAC + Headphone Amps out there *by K***S on 13 November 2018* I am using it with a PC to power a set of Sennheiser HD 598 SR headphones. Dragonfly Black v1.5 has opened up the sound-stage very nicely and has ample clean crisp power to drive my headphones. The sound, for the lack of a better term sounds so much un-constipated. If you were accustomed to on-board PC soundcards, or mobile devices, then you are in for a big surprise when you switch over to this little gem. Dragonfly Black v1.5 puts you right in the middle of the performance with some jaw dropping sound. Dragonfly Black v1.5 is the size of a thumb drive but much more heavier metal construction. the outside is coated with a rubberised matt black finish. the Dragonfly logo will glow in different colors based on the sampling rate of your music. Comes with a leather pouch / sleeve. The volume is controlled by your device' main volume setting. No fiddly knobs to turn here. There are a few driver level sound enhancements which I have not tried, so cannot comment. Power is drawn directly from the device. If you are planning to use it on a mobile device, suggest you get the Red version as it draws a lot less power. More details on the Audioquest website. For anyone with a good set of headphones that are approaching audiophile quality, I will definitely recommend a DAC/Headphone Amp. And for the sake of simplicity, price, size, ease of use and practical design I will recommend the Dragonfly Black v1.5 with top marks. It's been an hour since I started using the Dragonfly, and the smile on my face refuses to go away. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Audiophile grade music from a small wonderful USB stick *by G***S on 20 August 2018* I have heard a lot about this Dragonfly Red and wanted to have this in my DAC list. I already have CREATIVE E1 and CHORD MOJO. In addition, I wanted to hear the music from this little device. The most important factor is the convenience and power requirement only from the connected device. Convenience is at its best as it can be taken everywhere from office to trips. Powered by the device, this can be a problem for few as it drains the battery of say a Mobile phone. But this can be managed by a Y cable connected to a USB power port. Mostly I use it with computers and power requirement is taken care. Coming to the music quality, after listening to the first few minutes with a variety of file formats, I am very pleased with both the low and high frequencies. I keep reading reviews about enhanced soundstage, but for real I could feel the soundstage clear with all frequencies audible very legibly. Very excited to have this small wonderful device in my hand able to hear good quality music enhanced and pleasing to the ears. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 USB DAC Review *by A***N on 4 May 2015* AudioQuest, a part of the Quest Group, is an American manufacturer of high-end audio cables and accessories. In 2012, they released a small pen-drive sized USB DAC called DragonFly. Many reviewers and audiophiles called it a game changing USB DAC, back then, and it went on to become great commercial success in the world of computer audio. Since then, many have attempted to create similarly sized USB DACs and the market is currently flooded with many small USB DACs for use with computer audio and certain portable devices. This year, AudioQuest released an updated/tweaked version of the DragonFly and aptly named it as the DragonFly V1.2. AudioQuest has not only tweaked the original DragonFly USB DAC for better performance, they even reduced the price to USD 150 making it within the reach of a wider audience of computer audiophiles. Features & Functionality One of the key visible difference by which one can identify the DragonFly V1.2 from the original V1.0 is the 3.5mm headphone jack--it now sports a grey colour instead of the original black colour. The DAC is actually designed with only the most practically essential functions that includes: • The 3.5mm jack that can power headphones directly or can be used to connect to a Pre-amp/Amp too. • 64 position (computer controlled) analogue volume control. There are no channel imbalance issues here that some manual volume controls are by design plagued with. • Asynchronous USB data transfer feeding a 24bit ESS Sabre DAC. So there is no need for an external Asynchronous USB to S/PDIF or TOSLINK converter that some Synchronous DACs require to sound good with computer audio. • The LED indicator, in the shape of a dragonfly, changes colour depending on the resolution of the music being played. Green for 44.1kHz, Blue for 48kHz, Amber for 88.2kHz and Magenta for 96kHz. It looks really cool in use. I wish it also had an option to turn the LED off when the audiophile in me wants to get into serious listening without any distraction from the playful LED. • The DragonFly is restricted to 24bit/96kHz playback. In practice, it does not really matter to me because most of my collection is actually within that limit. And even if I occasionally ended up with a 24bit/192kHz download, I simply make a 24bit/96kHz copy of it for use with most of my other practical non-reference setups. • Made in the USA. What a pleasant surprise to see a `made in USA' tag at this price point! Setup & Performance The AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 USB DAC comes with a removable dust cap and a small protection pouch as part of the included accessories. The entire body of the DragonFly V1.2 is encased in a rubberised material that gives it a nice grip/feel and a smart looking matt finish. I plugged the DragonFly V1.2 into my CPU's USB port and gave it a continuous 50 hours burn-in. I then sat down to listen to the DragonFly using two of my favourite headphones--the Fostex T50RP and the Sennheiser HD650. Both these headphones give me different perspectives and I use them according to the content I choose to listen to. I have my collection of FLACs saved in my Dell Vostro computer's hard-drive that includes 16bit/48kHz that I have carefully ripped/tagged from my collection of CDs and 24Bit/96kHz FLACs that I have bought/downloaded directly from the service provider. One of my recently discovered favourite music album is Random Access Memories by Daft Punk in 24Bit/88kHz. At about 50% volume the HD650 gets comfortably loud for me and it completely allows me to immerse into the performance. When I first listened to the DragonFly V1.2, out of the box, I felt that the bass was a little over powering for my taste. With burn-in, the bass is now cohesively stouter and does not draw any attention to itself. Burn-in has also opened up the soundstage and placement of instruments for the better. The T50RP is an old school semi-open orthodynamic headphones, used by sound engineers on shoestring budget, that is notorious for rolling off frequencies on both extremes. The HD650 on the other hand is a dynamic open-back headphones that has a wide frequency extension and is a benchmark for many audiophiles. The T50RP has this unique ability to pick-up micro details from poorly mastered old Indian recordings that the HD650 simply smoothens out for a cleaner and pleasing presentation. For this reason, I use the T50RP to listen to old Indian recordings that do not have too much of frequency extension and it plays those old recordings faithfully well and they are also more 03 dimensional on the T50RP than on the HD650. When listening to more pristine and well mastered western recordings, the HD650 is simply no match for the T50RP. Listening to some Indian songs from early 1980s, I was able to hear microphone feedback and other artefacts with the T50RP that I just could not hear with the HD650. The DragonFly V1.2 has this unique ability to retrieve all the details in the recording without ever getting clinical at all. I could listed to this little USB DAC all day long without any listening fatigue. There are some live recordings of Mohammed Rafi, possibly concerts from the 1970s, that was remastered and released by Universal in India. I have them ripped and stored as 16bit FLACs. The lead singers' voice is captured very well but the passages where the crowd is cheering, in the venue, is not very clear enough, either because of poor recording equipment used at that time or the data may have faded from the master magnetic tapes, over the years due neglect. I use these recordings as an acid test for testing DACs. Very few DACs, that I have tried, has been able to resolve and give some credibility to the sound of the cheering crowd in these recordings. With the DragonFly V1.2 what I heard was merely a very unclear and almost distorted sound--quite honestly, I was not expecting a DAC powered by the computer's 5v USB power supply to actually pass this really challenging test. There are very few recordings in my collection which are actually this complicated and challenging. With most of my other well recorded and mastered music, the DragonFly V1.2 displayed a good balance of texture, timbre, timing, separation, placement and soundstage. Even the spectral balance is faultless, to my ears, unlike some of the other detailed DACs that I already have that usually comes bundled with a compromise or two. Comparison & Alternatives I compared the DragonFly V1.2 with the Musical Fidelity (MF) V Series II system that I use as my desktop computer audio setup. This system consists of a V-DAC II (Asynchronous DAC) and V-CAN II (Headphone Amp) that is powered by a V-PSU II (Linear PSU). This MF V-Series II system cost me over USD 1000 (equivalent of INR 60K) with all the accompanying essential accessories and tweaks in 2012. Listening to Kenny G's music from the album Greatest Hits, using Foobar2000 with Wasapi Event option, the saxophone has more air, presence, body and texture with the DragonFly V1.2 than the MF gear. The differences are subtle but discernible. The MF gear also failed to pickup the micro details in the South Indian recordings and neither does it resolve the crowd cheering passages from Mohammed Rafi's recordings, mentioned above, any better than the DragonFly V1.2. YouTube videos were a pleasure to listen to with the MF gear and they allowed me to discover new artists and their work, some of which are not available for sale. Asynchronous DACs almost always have a blacker background compared to their Synchronous counterparts. For this reason, I sometimes use a Musical Fidelity V-LINK Asynchronous USB to S/PDIF convertor with Synchronous DACs to wring out better performance when watching YouTube videos. Listening to Arijit Singh's live performance of Tum Hi Ho at MTV Unplugged (Season 3), the MF gear had always sounded spot-on to me. Listening to this familiar performance with the DragonFly V1.2, I could hear better venue ambience, the background vocals are more audible and better placed, instruments had better attack and decay, and there is more `life like' feel to the crowd cheering during the performance. These small differences actually helped me appreciate a familiar performance much better than ever before. Sometimes, it's hard to judge the performance differences between 02 devices when the quality of the recording/media is good. I have to give an analogy here to better explain this. I'll take the inspiration from an alternate hobby--photography. If there are 02 compact cameras from 02 competing brands--say Canon and Nikon, equally priced, similarly specified/featured and targeting the same market, then choosing the better camera becomes a little tricky. The more you test them in broad daylight the harder it gets to pick the right/better camera. The best way to test them will be in low light conditions--the camera with low noise is the one to go for. Likewise, when I'm listening to DACs, I use old recordings to gauge performance differences. The lesser the quality of the recording, the greater the differences, of course, there is a point after which a poor quality recording cannot be revived by any DAC regardless of cost. I played YouTube videos of some old Indian movie soundtracks from 1980s, the MF gear focused more on what is missing in those recordings and the DragonFly V1.2 focused more on what is left of those same recordings--ear opening revelations there! Both DACs gave different perspectives and I enjoyed the focused, insightful, musical, agile and less noisy presentation of the DragonFly V1.2 better. The DragonFly v1.2 leads the performance with more micro details, better cohesion and less laidback than the famous/infamous Musical Fidelity house sound. I'm amazed at how much the soundscape for USB DACs have changed over the last two years. So much computer audio performance from the DragonFly V1.2 for so little money! I also took the opportunity to compare the DragonFly V1.2 with other USD 100 Synchronous DACs like the Acoustic Fun PocketDAC and the Audiotrak Prodigy Cube. There simply is no competition here until I throw in a Musical Fidelity V-LINK Asynchronous USB to S/PDIF convertor with some decent USB and digital interconnects into the equation. With this clunky, complex and expensive setup, I'm able to wring out better performance from the Acoustic Fun PocketDAC, but it still lacks the rhythmic precision, detail retrieval and finesse that the DragonFly V1.2 exhibits. The PocketDAC, on the other hand, allows me to watch TV in better fidelity than my TV's headphone output due to the S/PDIF input that it comes with and it can be connected directly to the Tata Sky's digital S/PDIF out. So a lot also depends on what one wants to do with a DAC. Accessories & Tweaks The USP of the DragonFly is that there is actually nothing to tweak at all. It is as simple as just plug and play. There are no USB cable, digital cable, Asynchronous USB converter, linear PSU and other after market audiophile investments here. I think it is after a very long time that I'm actually listening to music instead of thinking about trying to tweak the sound for the better. The accessory that I use with the DragonFly V1.2 is the DragonTail--an extension USB cable from the AudioQuest Carbon family of USB cables. It is priced at USD 17 (equivalent of INR 1000). It compliments and protects the DragonFly V1.2 from USB plug damage, in case you happen to accidentally bump on it, and wear/tear caused from constant plugging and unplugging of the male USB Type A plug from the computer or a portable device. My only gripe with the AudioQuest DragonTail USB extender is that, in use, there is a 0.5cm gap that allows for dust/grime to settle and maybe even allow corrosion to set in on the exposed DragonFly's male USB plug, over a period of time. I wish the female USB port of the DragonTail had a collar long enough to cover the male USB plug of the DragonFly, to make them look like they are one long single piece of accessory, cut and put together from the same AudioQuest fabric. Since AudioQuest manufactures both the DAC and its essential accessory, I'm sure this is a fixable issue and maybe they could consider reducing/removing the gap when they choose to release the DragonTail V1.2 in the future. In order to facilitate the use of AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 USB DAC with headphones, integrated amps and other devices, AudioQuest offers a wide variety of cables that suits the taste and budget of every type of audiophile. I'm yet to give them a spin though. Conclusion & Rating The AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 continues to be ahead in the game of USB DACs, just like its predecessor, despite its price and size. It is actually more of an accessory than a USB DAC, in the sense that it travels with my headphones everywhere I go and all I have to do is just plug the accessory at the tip of headphones' cable. I'm now able to enjoy good fidelity without carrying any cumbersome equipment around with my Laptop. The AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 USB DAC is highly recommended to anyone who appreciates the convenience of computer audio and also demands good fidelity on the go. Whether you are looking for a USB DAC for connecting a HTPC to a 02 channel audio system, setup a desktop computer audio system or for portable headphone applications with a Laptop, this little USB DAC does it all. The Sennheiser HD650 headphones with the AudioQuest DragonFly V1.2 USB DAC makes for a very good match and I cannot think of a better performance for under USD 650 (equivalent of INR 40K) that this pairing has to offer. The soundscape for USB DACs is evolving so fast that I'm amazed at how much performance has been packed within the 02 inches of DragonFly real estate. Truly a remarkable and commendable feat by AudioQuest! Pros • Commendable performance--for the price and size. • Comes bundled with a dust cap and a small protection pouch as included accessories. • Made in USA. Cons • No option to turn off the mostly attractive and yet sometimes distractive dragonfly shaped LED. • When the DragonTail is used with the DragonFly there is a 0.5cm gap between the two that awkwardly exposes the DragonFly's male USB plug. ## Frequently Bought Together - AudioQuest DragonFly Black v1.5 Plug-in USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp - AudioQuest DragonTail Carbon USB A to C Adapter --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/64863074-dragonfly-black-v1-5-plug-in-usb-dac-with-pre](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/64863074-dragonfly-black-v1-5-plug-in-usb-dac-with-pre) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*