Best Dragonfly Red Alternative

[HWB3]

I've read that it isn't worth paying the extra money. I have the red and black and like both of them. Something that I've seen posted here is the Apple dongle. I believe that it's only $10. Might be worth trying. If you don't like it, you're not out much cash.

 

[megabigeye]

I have an Apple Lightning dongle, I've had the DFR. I'd never spend anywhere remotely close to $200 on a dongle ever again. The DFR is a clunky PITA to use and doesn't sound any better than the Apple.
I assume the USB-C dongle is just as good as the Lighting.

 

[earmonger]

I'm also pretty dubious about the all the claims made for dongles.

But as long as you're considering that rabbit hole, have you looked here?

https://andyaudiovault.com/donglemadness/