Hear Hi-Res Audio for Yourself
Meet your new best friend — the perfect travel partner, office buddy, homebody, and everyday companion: AudioQuest DragonFly Copper.
Dragonfly Copper playlist comprises a mix of current favorites and selections we feel are thematically appropriate for the occasion. Who knew there were so many lovely renditions of “Copper Kettle”? We hope you enjoy!
Like all AudioQuest products, the award-winning DragonFly has benefited from gradual refinements made possible by better parts, better materials…
Now, DragonFly Copper boasts the most powerful and efficient DAC/ headphone amp we’ve ever used and features a High-Conductivity CopperPlated case inspired by the gorgeous RF-Draining plug barrels of our Mythical interconnects. The result is 2x the output power of Cobalt, significantly improved noise-dissipation, and, we hope, immeasurably greater musical immersion and enjoyment.
DragonFly Copper’s dragonfly emblem changes color to indicate playback status and the sampling rate of the file being played.
STANDBY
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
88.2 kHz
96 kHz
Features
- Beautiful sound from all music files: MP3 to Hi-Res
- Copper-Plated Case provides superior RF-Noise Dissipation
- Uses 25% less current and delivers 2x the output power of previous DragonFly Cobalt
- Drives Headphones; Feeds Preamps, Amps, and Powered Speakers
- Compatible with Apple® and Windows® PCs, iOS and Android devices
- Phone, tablet, or computer controls the output level
- Meets all USB Audio Class (UAC) standards; requires no additional drivers
- Includes form-fitting DragonTail USB-A to USB-C adaptor
AudioQuest DragonFly Copper, the latest and most sophisticated member of the award-winning DragonFly franchise, is a portable USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter), preamplifier, and headphone amplifier that bypasses the audio circuitry in laptops, computers, and smartphones to deliver cleaner, clearer, more naturally beautiful music to headphones, powered speakers, or complete audio systems. Featuring a highly efficient 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC chip, a copper-plated RF-draining case, and twice the output power of any previous DragonFly, Copper delivers class-leading performance matched by physical and sonic beauty.
Long Live DragonFly
Since its introduction in 2012, the award-winning AudioQuest DragonFly DAC-preamp-headphone amp has received enthusiastic recommendations from the New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Men’s Health while earning glowing praise from the world’s leading hi-fi publications. With more than 300,000 DragonFlys sold worldwide, our little critter has proven capable of disarming even the most rigid audio skeptic.
DragonFly Today
Like all AudioQuest products, the award-winning DragonFly has benefited from gradual refinements made possible by better parts, better materials, and AudioQuest’s own insatiable desire for better sound.
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
Compared to previous DragonFlys, Copper offers:
- 2x greater output power
- 25% lower current draw
- High-conductivity copper-plated case for improved RF-noise drainage
Power, Efficiency, Beauty
AudioQuest’s careful selection of a new 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC/headphone amp allowed for the implementation of a slightly smaller processor than the one employed in previous designs. In turn, power consumption was reduced by about 25% while significantly improving overall supply-chain efficiency. AudioQuest was able to do more with less.
DragonFly designer Gordon Rankin then did what he does best: He optimized the new DragonFly parts for ultimate performance, reducing distortion to a level significantly below that of previous models.
Drawing 25% less current and delivering two times as much output power as any previous DragonFly, Copper is the most powerful and efficient DAC AudioQuest has ever produced. Its new copper case, informed and inspired by the RF-draining barrels of AudioQuest’s Mythical Creatures interconnects, isn’t merely gorgeous, but, like every other aspect of the DAC’s design, has been implemented for improved performance.
We believe AudioQuest DragonFly Copper faithfully carries forward the esteemed legacy of the DragonFly family, and we hope it introduces many more listeners to the immersive, emotionally compelling musical experience that hundreds of thousands of DragonFly owners have already enjoyed.
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