Gadgets1 hSeptember 28, 2026, 15:37

AudioQuest DragonFly Copper: $250 USB DAC with double the power

AudioQuest has launched the DragonFly Copper portable USB DAC and headphone amp at £229 / $250. It uses a new 32-bit ESS Sabre chip, delivers twice the output power of previous models with about 25% lower power consumption, and supports PCM up to 24-bit/96kHz.

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Priced at £229 / $250, cheaper at launch than the DragonFly Cobalt (£269 / $300)
32-bit ESS Sabre chip, double the output power and 25% lower power draw
Supports PCM up to 24-bit/96kHz; 192kHz files are downsampled
Includes DragonTail USB-A to USB-C adapter, weighs 25g

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