How can you not absolutely love an asynchronous USB DAC packed with audiophilegrade design elements in the form factor of a USB stick that costs $249? The variable output level allows you to drive headphones or a power amplifier directly from its 3.5mm stereo mini-jack output. Amazingly, the DragonFly features an ESS Sabre DAC, analog-domain volume adjustment, and separate clocks for different sampling frequencies for better sound. With a remarkably sophisticated and relaxed presentation, it excels at conveying dynamics and drive. A brilliant product.

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2013 the Absolute Sound Golden Ear Award Winner

64-position analog volume control

Plays all music files up to 24-bit/96kHz maximum resolution

Asynchronous Class 1 USB data transfer using the Streamlength protocol

Direct-coupled circuitry from the ESS Sabre DAC chip through the analog volume control and output analog driver section

Mixed Frequency Master Clocks prevent jitter from entering the DAC circuitry

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/2013-tas-editors-choice-awards-dacs-under-1000/

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-87559-audioquest-dragonfly-usb-dac.aspx

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