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I bought this Dragonfly Red a few years ago to give as a gift - but the opportunity to deliver the gift never arose and it's been sitting unused on my shelf ever since. I opened the box recently (very carefully) and plugged it in to make sure that it's fully functional for sale. It is! From the m...
Are you paying for a smart buy or just close to retail? At A$175, this sits above the recent used median of A$130 and even above the 75th percentile of A$151, so it reads ambitious rather than fair value.
What keeps it interesting is that this little DAC/amp is still well regarded for clean, neutral, highly portable sound and simple plug-and-play use with laptops or phones. If the unit is genuinely clean, works properly, and includes the original cable/adapters or box, it can still make sense for someone who values convenience and an easy desktop/travel upgrade—but at this ask, I’d want strong condition and accessories to justify it.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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