AudioQuest - DragonFly Copper
"Pure Sonic Beauty, Unprecedented Portable Power"
Product Overview
The AudioQuest DragonFly Copper is the newest and most sophisticated portable USB DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier in the award-winning DragonFly family. Housed in a beautiful, highly conductive copper-plated case designed for superior RF-noise drainage, it completely bypasses the inferior audio circuitry found in computers and mobile devices to preserve audio integrity. Powered by an advanced 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC, the DragonFly Copper is engineered to deliver stunning clarity, dynamic expression, and a natural musical flow across all genres. Drawing 25% less current while delivering twice the output power (2.1V) of previous models, it effortlessly drives a wide range of headphones and feeds preamplifiers or active speakers with pristine, high-fidelity audio.
DragonFly Copper maintains everything that made its predecessors such a success:
- Beautiful sound from all audio files: MP3 to Hi-Res
- Compatible with Apple® and Windows® PCs, iOS and Android devices
- Drives Headphones; Feeds Preamps, Amps, and Powered Speakers
- Phone, tablet, or computer controls the output level
- Meets all USB Audio Class (UAC) standards; requires no additional drivers
- Dragonfly emblem changes color to indicate playback status and the sampling rate of the file being played: red (standby), green (44.1kHz), blue (48kHz), yellow (88.2kHz), light blue (96kHz)
Key Features
- 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC: Delivers high-efficiency digital-to-analog conversion for audio resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz, ensuring true plug-and-play compatibility without the need for extra drivers.
- 2x Greater Output Power: Features a robust 2.1V output that easily drives demanding and low-sensitivity headphones.
- 25% Lower Current Draw: An optimized, highly efficient processor significantly minimizes battery drain on your connected smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
- Copper-Plated Chassis: A gorgeous, high-conductivity copper enclosure effectively drains away RF noise from WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular signals before it can interfere with the delicate audio signal.
- Bit-Perfect Volume Control: Utilizes a precise 64-step, 64-bit digital volume control to maintain uncompromised detail and resolution at any listening level.
- Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. A premium DragonTail USB-A to USB-C adaptor is included in the box for modern device connectivity.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Type |
Portable USB DAC, Preamplifier, and Headphone Amplifier |
| DAC Chip |
32-bit ESS Sabre |
| Output Voltage |
2.1 Volts |
| Native Resolution |
Up to 24-bit / 96kHz (PCM) |
| Volume Control |
64-Bit bit-perfect digital volume control |
| Enclosure |
Copper-plated, RF-dissipating housing |
| Connectivity |
USB-A (Includes DragonTail USB-C adaptor) |
| Dimensions (W x H x L) |
0.75" x 0.47" x 2.24" (19 x 12 x 57mm) |