frustration101
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Have you checked there is no pocket fluff in your iPhone’s lightning socket? Try picking it out with a cocktail stick or similar....
New Dragonfly Black and Red Discussion
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megabigeye
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Agreed with the two posts above.
It's best to troubleshoot the problem to figure out where the failure point is.
I've had so much pocket lint in my Android phones that they wouldn't charge properly. The funny thing was that some cables worked better than others.
Also, be careful using isopropyl bought at the pharmacy, as some of them have additives that aren't good for electronics. I think you should use only 90% isopropyl or higher. I'd start with something like a toothpick to fish out the lint.
It's best to troubleshoot the problem to figure out where the failure point is.
I've had so much pocket lint in my Android phones that they wouldn't charge properly. The funny thing was that some cables worked better than others.
Also, be careful using isopropyl bought at the pharmacy, as some of them have additives that aren't good for electronics. I think you should use only 90% isopropyl or higher. I'd start with something like a toothpick to fish out the lint.
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Thanks everyone. I will try cleaning the iphone lightning jack.
I have tried the dragonfly on my computer without any issues. I will test and report back.
I have tried the dragonfly on my computer without any issues. I will test and report back.
caretaker98
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The problem is at the lightning connector's end. The dragonfly remains working when I dangle it around but the lightning jack immediately cuts. So I inspected the lightning jack and thought I could use my air compressor to clean it out (have one for my PCs). But my SO is working atm and she hates the sound of that. While waiting I carefully blew into the lightning jack and voila, the connection is not cutting out anymore.
I'll give it a cautious cleaning using the blower at a distance so as to not damage any internal components but it seems to not cut out anymore when I move it around and is a substantial improvement over my previous experience.
Thanks a lot. I would not have expected that to be the problem.
I'll give it a cautious cleaning using the blower at a distance so as to not damage any internal components but it seems to not cut out anymore when I move it around and is a substantial improvement over my previous experience.
Thanks a lot. I would not have expected that to be the problem.
Kevin1314171
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Is getting a DFR still worth it in 2019? I plan on using it with a lightning to usb adaptor( I have the one with just a female USB port) on my iPhone XR. I only use IEMs, and music is through Spotify and tidal. Appreciate any advice I can get, thank you.
frustration101
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No problem. Glad it’s fixed your issue.
suzuki
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The Dragonfly shouldn't need an EQ or bassboost to get the best out of it. EQ should be flat or off. It will sound worse with EQ or bass boost.
The Dragon fly is not just a plug n play to get the best out of it. Yeah it'll work but you have to play with your settings, volume and bit rate. When I say volume I don't just mean the main volume on your laptop but the sound mixer that is in the laptop. Otherwise the DR will sound too hot or too loud with just a little movement of the main volume slide if not set up properly. If you're using ITunes I wrote a piece on setup just a page or 2 back. It would probably help you work out your setting if you have another music player other than ITunes?
DR Red is really good when it's set up properly. I thought it was a waste of money till I played with the settings on my laptop and ITunes.
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suzuki
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Like I said above "I wrote a piece on setup just a page or 2 back. "
megabigeye
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I think essentially:
In iTunes:
iTunes menu >> Preferences (Command-, (comma)) >> Playback >> 1. uncheck "Crossfade Songs," 2. uncheck "Sound Enhancer," 3. uncheck "Sound Check"
Window menu >> Equalizer (Option-Command-E) >> turn off EQ by unchecking "On" button
In Audio MIDI Setup with DFR plugged in >> "AudioQuest DragonFly Red v1.0" >> under "Format," select highest available bitrate.
megabigeye
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Almost forgot that iTunes volume should be set to max; use system volume to digitally adjust DFR's volume.
Thanks for the replies.
But I use the Foobar2000 and not Itunes. Any particular setup should I consider?
But I use the Foobar2000 and not Itunes. Any particular setup should I consider?
megabigeye
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Sorry, I thought I saw that you were using a Mac. Suzuki's guide was specifically for using iTunes; I have no experience with Foobar2000. Sorry.
Lucas headphonebrz
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@suzuki I don`t use iTunes , the music that I usually listen is all in youtube and not available in iTunes unfortunatelly.
I am asking for a way to use EQ with my DFR because my iEMS sound better with EQ, I remove the bass with a bass filter and for me it`s way better ..
But my doubt is not just to set up MAC with DFR, is to make it with any DAC and EQ. I think it`s something that is possible, otherwise no one can use Equalizer + Dac combo in Macbook
I am asking for a way to use EQ with my DFR because my iEMS sound better with EQ, I remove the bass with a bass filter and for me it`s way better ..
But my doubt is not just to set up MAC with DFR, is to make it with any DAC and EQ. I think it`s something that is possible, otherwise no one can use Equalizer + Dac combo in Macbook
Does anybody use DFR with jitterbug with laptop or mobile? Dp you think it changes the sound?
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