Designed in the
USA
1 Year of
Warranty
Ideal for
Audiophiles
Best Suited for
Portable Use
ESS Sabre 9010
DAC Chip
1.2 volts
Power Output
Pair with Laptop
via USB
Super Lightweight
Design
DESCRIPTION
THE ULTIMATE PORTABLE DAC/AMP
The AudioQuest DragonFly Black has been developed in partnership with Gordon Rankin and Microchip Technologies. It has a better signal to noise ratio and consumes 77% lesser power than the original DragonFly thanks to the Microchip PIC32MX microcontroller. Streamlength™ asynchronous USB code ensures low jitter, low resource load, minimal packet errors, world-class audio playback and reliable connectivity between the Dragonfly Black and any computing device with a USB output.



ESS SABRE DAC CHIP & TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TPA6130 FOR GREAT SOUND
The DragonFly Black comes with a 32-bit 9010 ESS Sabre DAC chip that employs a minimum-phase fast roll-off filter for a naturally detailed, more authentic sound that can process up to 24-bit/96kHz audio. It features a Texas Instruments TPA6130 amp circuit and analogue volume control. You can use the source device’s volume controls to adjust the DragonFly Black’s volume.



COMPATIBLE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF HEADPHONE AND SOURCE DEVICES
This tiny DAC/AMP is compatible with a wide range of headphones, including power-hungry, low-efficiency models. It’s compatible with PCs, without needing any additional drivers. You can also use it with your smartphone and enjoy music from your favourite streaming app like Tidal, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube and more. The DragonFly Black’s software can be upgraded with the free Windows or Mac desktop app.



SUPPORTS MQA FOR MASTER-QUALITY SOUND
The Dragonfly Black supports Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) playback. This is an award-winning audio technology that’s meant to deliver the sound of the original master recording. MQA files are tiny and can easily be streamed using Tidal. 


SPECS
| STATUS/SAMPLE RATES SUPPORTED (LED INDICATOR COLOR CODE) | Standby (Red), 44.1kHz (Green), 48kHz (Blue), 88.2kHz (Amber), 96kHz (Magenta), MQA (Purple) |
| VOLUME CONTROL | Analog Volume Control |
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 1.2 |
| HEADPHONE AMP | Texas Instruments TPA6130 |
| DAC CHIP | 32-bit ESS 9010 with minimum-phase fast roll-off filter |
| MICROCONTROLLER | Microchip PIC32MX |
| DIMENSIONS | 12mm H x 19mm W x 62mm L |
| SUPPORTED INPUTS | 3.5mm Stereo Jack |
| HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE | 10 Ohms & Higher |
| WEIGHT | 22g |
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. AudioQuest DragonFly Black USB DAC |
| 2. Travel Pouch | |
| 3. Flight Manual |
COMPARISONS
Audioquest – Dragonfly Black ₹ 10,999/- ₹ 12,000/-
| Audioquest – Dragonfly Red ₹ 17,999/- ₹ 21,000/-
| iBasso – DC01 ₹ 4,999/-
| iFi Audio – Zen DAC ₹ 11,999/- ₹ 13,999/-
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| Ideal For | Smartphone & Desktop | Smartphone & Desktop | Smartphone | Desktop |
| Weight | 22g | 22g | 11g | 800g |
| DAC Chip | ESS Sabre ES9010 | ESS Sabre 9601 | AK4493 | Burr Brown |
| Sample Rate | 24-bit / 96kHz | 24-bit / 96kHz | 32bit/384kHz | 32-bit/384kHz |
| Inbuilt Battery | ||||
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| Balanced Outputs | ||||
| Outputs | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 2.5mm | 4.4mm, 3.5mm, RCA |
| Digital Inputs | USB Type-C | USB3.0 B | ||
| Output level | 1.2 volts | 2.1Vrms | 113mW@32ohm | 4.4mm 330mW@32 Ohm S-BAL 230mW@32 Ohm; |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 116dB | |||
| MQA Support | ||||
| Volume Control | ||||
| Expert Verdict | “The DragonFly Black continues this commitment to better sound quality on a budget, but in an even more impressive package. The look of it may be same, but this is easily the best DragonFly yet.” What Hi-Fi | “If Headfonia would hand out medals, the DFR would surely get one it’s that nice.I seriously doubt there are better DAC/Amp combinations in this price category and especially in such a small package.” Headfonia | “Everyone has a phone these days and plenty are Android. Introduce them to a good quality sound from their jack-free smartphone if you can. It won’t break the bank.” Headfonics | “The iFi Zen Dac is one of the best entry-level DACs you can buy. It sounds great, has a ton of features, and can grow with your system as your tastes evolve.” Tech Radar |
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1 Year Warranty
Don’t sweat it, this AudioQuest DragonFly Black comes with a 1 year warranty from AudioQuest that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer’s warranty.
Read more about AudioQuest’s warranty in India.

PRODUCT DESIGN WINNER
The Absolute Sound
Mar, 2020

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PRODUCT DESIGN WINNER
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Mar, 2018

EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD
Sound & Vision
Dec, 2016
“The DragonFly Black continues this commitment to better sound quality on a budget, but in an even more impressive package. The look may be same, but this is easily the best DragonFly yet.”
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“I’ve spent almost a year using DragonFly Black and I don’t plan on stopping. Anyone who enjoys music and wants to make the most out of listening to it at their desk should seriously consider this.”
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“I find the Black to be the most neutral sounding one of the new DragonFly units and it’s also the most energetic one. It’s more that it’s fast sounding with good attack and prat.”
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“Through headphones, the DragonFly Black was superior to the original DragonFly in every way. The soundstage was considerably larger.”
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“The DragonFly Black is quite possibly the sharpest high street audio bargain available right now. It’s the quintessential everyman hifi product.”
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“Now add to that low power consumption, size and fuss free operation without drivers and I think DF is still great choice in certain usage scenarios.”
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