AudioQuest Dragonfly and iPhone 5?

[indieman]

Hey guys, I'm thinking of picking up an AudioQuest Dragonfly DAC and was curious if it works with idevices like the iPhone 5? Much thanks in advance.

 

[ender323]

Unfortunately, it does not. Only a few DACs licensed by Apple will work with iDevices. There are several threads here listing those that work-I know Fostex makes one. V-Moda also makes one that is built into an iPhone case called the Verza.

 

[indieman]

Thanks for the reply. I am curious because apparently some have got it working with iPad... Oh well I'm planning on getting it any way. I'll do some experimenting with it and my idevices

 

[ender323]

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Thanks for the reply. I am curious because apparently some have got it working with iPad... Oh well I'm planning on getting it any way. I'll do some experimenting with it and my idevices

A DAC can theoretically be used with iPad using Apple's Camera Connection kit, but only ones that use very little power.

 

[indieman]

Good to know thanks

 

[ender323]

No problem.

 

[bliss53]

Worked for me with a hub.  See my post at http://www.head-fi.org/t/634555/ipad-mini-camera-connection-kit-dac/60

 

[indieman]

Thanks for your reply bliss53! I actually discovered this myself by accident and was logging on to post my findings when I saw your post! I was able to get the dragonfly 1.2 working with iphone 5 with 2 different usb hubs I had lying around. I'll do some further testing and report back on the other thread you linked

 

[indieman]

Here's a pic of the rig I put together.

I have more details here http://www.head-fi.org/t/634555/ipad-mini-camera-connection-kit-dac/60#post_10352685