[veracocha]

Is it working as usb audio dac with the samsung galaxy s3 ?

 

[BBEG]

Echoing the above question. I wonder if there's a mini->usb cable small enough that you could lay the Dragonfly along the back of a phone for a super low-profile DAC / amp + phone combo. While it lacks the controls of a traditional DAC / amp like the E17 or somesuch, I'm sure Android has apps that provide good mixing / EQ options if needed.
 
Any comparisons of the DF's amp performance?

 

[mackat]

I still don't get HOW it uses the computer's volume control to control an analog volume control. I'm pretty ignorant here, so please, can someone explain?
 
It looks pretty nice!

 

[haquocdung]

I don't know how to differentiate the sound signature of the dac and amp (I have O2/ODAC combo and Dragon Fly that drive my Mad Dog)
But here's what I can say. The DF is an amazing amp/dac. It drives my Sen HD650 at 30% of windows volume and drive my Mad Dog at 50% of windows volume. (100% volume in foobar)
I enjoy the sound from the DF to my 2 cans much more than the O2/ODAC because of it brings out the musical that I can stay back and enjoy listening, while O2/ODAC is so much analytical that I have my focus on the sounds rather than the music. However, I notice the O2/ODAC have smoother high, and bass goes very deep.
The Dragon Fly is a great amp/dac.

 

[haquocdung]

How do you remove the dragon fly amp/dac from the laptop?
I dont see the options of unplug it.
I would like to maximize the life span of this little baby.

 

[nc8000]

You grab it with your fingers and pull it out

 

[alphaphoenix]

^As simple as it gets.  If you're worried about the wear on the USB connector, purchase a female USB extension cable.

 

[USAudio]

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How do you remove the dragon fly amp/dac from the laptop?
I dont see the options of unplug it.
I would like to maximize the life span of this little baby.

 
As far as I know there's nothing you have to do with the OS before removing the DragonFly. 
You don't have to "Eject" the Dragonfly like you normally would do with a USB flash drive.
Just carefully pull it straight out and you should be good!

 

[Alexdad54]

Thanks for the info re the D7000's.
A couple more questions; I will need a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter for the DF, are there any sonic differences between the cheap brands and something like the Grado?
Alsocould there be any advantage to geting a USB 3.0 extension cable vs. a USB 2.0? They're only a couple of bucks more.....

 

[elnero]

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Thanks for the info re the D7000's.
A couple more questions; I will need a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter for the DF, are there any sonic differences between the cheap brands and something like the Grado?
Alsocould there be any advantage to geting a USB 3.0 extension cable vs. a USB 2.0? They're only a couple of bucks more.....

 
I don't know about sonic benefits but with the Dragonfly I'd think you would want to get something like the Grado where the 1/4" is on a cable away from the 1/8" jack. Using one of the single piece ones would probably weigh the DF down quite a bit.

 

[bobeau]

Quote:

I don't know how to differentiate the sound signature of the dac and amp (I have O2/ODAC combo and Dragon Fly that drive my Mad Dog)
But here's what I can say. The DF is an amazing amp/dac. It drives my Sen HD650 at 30% of windows volume and drive my Mad Dog at 50% of windows volume. (100% volume in foobar)
I enjoy the sound from the DF to my 2 cans much more than the O2/ODAC because of it brings out the musical that I can stay back and enjoy listening, while O2/ODAC is so much analytical that I have my focus on the sounds rather than the music. However, I notice the O2/ODAC have smoother high, and bass goes very deep.
The Dragon Fly is a great amp/dac.

 
Try the DF -> O2 -> Mad Dog.  I absolutely loved it with my Thunderpants, just find the DF amp out to be a tad underdriven for the task compared to the O2.

 

[elnero]

Listening to the Dragonfly straight out to the ATH-W3000ANV's, it sounds pretty darn good.

 

[Alexdad54]

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I don't know about sonic benefits but with the Dragonfly I'd think you would want to get something like the Grado where the 1/4" is on a cable away from the 1/8" jack. Using one of the single piece ones would probably weigh the DF down quite a bit.

Thanks, II was looking at the Grado but it doesn't seem to be available here in the GWN (Canada).....

 

[elnero]

Thanks, II was looking at the Grado but it doesn't seem to be available here in the GWN (Canada).....

Where in Canada are you located?

 

[MickeyVee]

Got mine at Bay Bloor Radio in Toronto.  Any place that sells Grado headphones should stock them. There's alway eBay.
 
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Thanks, II was looking at the Grado but it doesn't seem to be available here in the GWN (Canada).....