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At £68, this AudioQuest DragonFly Black is priced ambitiously compared to the obvious alternative of buying a newer, more capable entry-level DAC like the Fiio KA13 or even a used DragonFly Red, but it sits just above the 75th percentile (£64) of your local GBP market data, making it a fair-to-slightly-high ask rather than a bargain. The median for recent comparable listings is £45, with the 25th percentile at £32, so this £68 price is roughly 50% higher than the typical used deal and exceeds the top quartile of local asking prices.
That premium is only justified if the unit is in pristine, original-owner condition with all original accessories and a clean USB port, since the DragonFly Black remains a cult favorite for its warm, analog-like sound and seamless iOS/Android compatibility that many modern DACs lack. If the listing confirms excellent condition and includes the original cable, it’s a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking that specific sonic character; if condition is unknown or accessories are missing, the £68 ask becomes risky given the stronger value found at £45 or below.
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Founded in 1980 by Bill Low in Irvine, California, AudioQuest traces its roots to 1978, when Low, a hi-fi store manager and avid enthusiast, began crafting superior audio cables to overcome the signal degradation he observed in existing products. Dissatisfied with subpar materials and construction, he prioritized advanced conductors like 6N copper, innovative insulation, and precise geometries, quickly earning acclaim after demos at events like the 1979 Summer CES. This passion-driven origin propelled AudioQuest from a cable innovator—first U.S. company to advance signal transmission in 1985—to a global force in high-performance audio.
While renowned for its expansive lineup of analog, digital, and AC power cables, including HDMI for video, AudioQuest has broadened into USB DACs and headphone amps, highlighted by the multi-award-winning DragonFly series launched in 2012. The brand also offers Niagara and PowerQuest power conditioners, alongside custom-install solutions, all engineered to maximize system fidelity without venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or turntables.
AudioQuest commands a premium position in the high-end market, supplying thousands of specialist retailers across 60 countries as the dominant cable provider for discerning audiophiles. Its relentless innovation, from conductor purity to dielectric design, delivers tangible performance gains, cementing a reputation for value and musicality that serious hi-fi buyers trust.
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