January 29, 2018
MQA for DragonFly is Here!
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January 29, 2018
The Absolute Sound Listens to the Niagara 7000
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December 14, 2017
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December 14, 2017
Stereophile Reviews the AudioQuest Niagara 1000
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“AudioQuest’s latest critter DAC, the Beetle (€199), can be neatly summarised as a DragonFly Black DAC – PC/smartphone-compatible USB input – but with additional TOSLINK and Bluetooth inputs.” – John Darko, Digital Audio Review ▸ Read full article here
Read More October 14, 2017
“If you want to give your computer a hi-fi boost, the DragonFly Red offers a clear step up in performance from the Cyrus. It’s the best option under £200.”- What Hi-Fi ▸ Read full article here
Read More August 29, 2017
“The NightOwls at $699.00 will give you exceptional sound and terrific value. They are likely one of the few truly audiophile quality closed headphones you could buy. ” – Eric Neff – Headphone.Guru ▸ Read full review here
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“People buy an MP3 player for one of two reasons, and both involve their phones. The first is for the times they don’t want to carry one around all the time, and the second is that they want something that … Continue reading →
Read More July 29, 2017
“…the potential for the Niagara 1000 to ameliorate whatever wall-power-sucking audio hardware found in your house is extremely strong. 99.9% certain? Probably. Whatever the odds, like the magnitude of the Niagara 1000’s audible lift itself, they aren’t skinny. I know … Continue reading →
Read More July 18, 2017
“Doesn’t matter if you’re listening to Bluegrass, or Orchestra, Rock n’ Roll, movie soundtracks. These headphones – they deliver.” – Patrick Norton – TekThing ▸ Watch full video here
Read More July 06, 2017
“Before the Los Angeles Audio Show, I spent a few days in southern California, and was able to schedule a visit to AudioQuest’s massive facility in Irvine. In this video, Bryan Long (VP Operations), accompanied by Joe Harley’s dog Pumpkin, gives … Continue reading →
Read More June 05, 2017
“Garth Powell, a lifelong audio engineer from AudioQuest keeps attendees on the edge of their seats as he discusses AC Power…” – Mohammed Samji, Part-Time Audiophile, June 4th, 2017 ▸ Read full article here
Read More May 18, 2017
Owners of AudioQuest DragonFly Black and DragonFly Red USB DACs can now update their devices to firmware version 1.06 which includes support for MQA rendering and optimizations for use with Android devices. Updating your DragonFly Black or Red is fast … Continue reading →
Read More May 01, 2017
“…the DragonFly Black has helped me discover nuances in some of my favorite songs that I’d never heard before.” —Brandt Ranj, Insider Picks, April 2017 ▸ Read full article here
Read More April 05, 2017
“Some things just always will be, and we’re going to put our flag on this one right now: the AudioQuest NightHawk Carbons are cool, and always will be.” – Rob Boffard – The Master Switch ▸ Read full article here
Read More April 04, 2017
“…listening to the Niagara is really like plunging over a waterfall—it carries you into a new sonic world.” —Jacob Heilbrunn, The Absolute Sound, February 2017 ▸ Read full article here
Read More March 30, 2017
“[The Niagara 1000] delivered an adventure-enhancing clarity, speed, and directness that I am suddenly unprepared to live without.” —Herb Reichert, Stereophile, April 2017 ▸ Read full article here
Read More March 22, 2017
We’re pleased to announce that a remarkable 24 AudioQuest and Lyra products have been named to Stereophile’s prestigious “Recommended Components” list for April 2017. Click links for product details Big Sur, Earth, Evergreen, Golden Gate, and Tower analog interconnects Binding-Post … Continue reading →
Read More February 25, 2017
AudioQuest’s NightHawk headphones are featured in “Naturally Good,” an article that explores the advantages of new bio-based raw materials, in Issue 6 of BASF’s Creating Chemistry Magazine. Click to view as PDF
Read More January 05, 2017
The following AudioQuest products have received The Absolute Sound’s Editors’ Choice Award: (Click links for product details) Anti-Static Record Brush Binding-Post Wrench Carbon and Diamond USB cables Forest and Diamond RJ/E cables DragonFly Black and Red USB DACs JitterBug USB … Continue reading →
Read More January 03, 2017
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“After inserting the Niagara 7000, I went weeks without wanting to change or tweak anything in my listening room, and instead enjoyed the results as I re-experienced my favorite LPs.” – Part-Time Audiophile ▸ Read full article here
Read More December 23, 2016
“Mainstreamers don’t want to carry a second portable device on which they only play music. They want superior sound quality from their existing devices: a Mac, a PC, a smartphone or a tablet. The DragonFly Black gives them precisely that … Continue reading →
Read More December 15, 2016
Sasha Matson of Stereophile discusses both sides of the hi-fi coin — the recordings and the gear — with AudioQuest’s SVP, Marketing & Product Development, Joe Harley. ▸ Read full article here While enjoying this article, we recommend listening to: … Continue reading →
Read More December 12, 2016
“The original DragonFly was one of those products everybody just had to have. The new DragonFly Black and DragonFly Red improve upon the original and expand its use into new territories.” – The Computer Audiophile ▸ Read full article here
Read More December 07, 2016
Jacob Heilbrunn of The Absolute Sound decides: “The Lyra Etna SL is the most addictive cartridge I have heard.” ▸ Read full article here While enjoying this article, we recommend listening to: J.S. Bach: Actus Tragicus
Read More November 29, 2016
AudioQuest’s DragonFly Red USB DAC and Lyra’s Etna SL phono cartridge have been named The Absolute Sound’s Products of the Year.
Read More November 28, 2016
Jana Dagdagan of Stereophile chats with Skylar Gray, the Director of AudioQuest’s Ear-Speaker Division, about music, headphone design, and the challenges of being a young person in the high-end audio industry. ▸ Read full article here While enjoying this article, … Continue reading →
Read More November 23, 2016
The Lyra Etna SL phono cartridge is named Stereophile’s Analog Component of 2016, Michael Fremer’s Editor’s Choice of 2016, and was a Finalist in the competition for Overall Product of the Year! DragonFly Black and DragonFly Red are named Stereophile’s … Continue reading →
Read More November 20, 2016
AudioQuest’s VP, Communications, Stephen Mejias, chats with Classic Album Sundays about music, hi-fi, and the high-end audio industry. ▸ Read full article here While enjoying this article, we recommend listening to: Sonny Sharrock: “Who Does She Hope to Be?” John … Continue reading →
Read More October 18, 2016
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Read More August 03, 2016
“The days of using a separate digital audio player are circling the drain because of the new AudioQuest DragonFly Red and DragonFly Black….Unequivocally recommended and C.A.S.H. Listed.” ▸ Read full article here
Read More August 03, 2016
DragonFly listed among the “four ways to get better audio from your smartphone” ▸ Read full article here
Read More August 01, 2016
DragonFly named “Best for flexibility and portability. ▸ Read full article here
Read More July 26, 2016
“The DragonFlies are high-end, high-definition powerhouses that provide audio quality on a par with devices costing three or four times as much.” ▸ Read full article here
Read More July 26, 2016
The Audiophiliac is impressed by our DragonFlys’ ease of use, versatility, and clean, full-bodied sound. ▸ Read full article here
Read More July 18, 2016
Regarding JitterBug: “If you are making serious use of USB audio, it’s a no-brainer.” Regarding DragonFlys: “This is a seriously cost effective way of improving the performance of a smartphone.” ▸ Read full article here
Read More July 11, 2016
“…Every music lover should invest in this flash drive-sized gadget…” ▸ Read full article here
Read More June 21, 2016
“Connecting the Carbon USB to my system brought a depth and timbre to my music that I haven’t heard before from my system. It was like going from an average MP3 rip to a beautifully mastered, lossless high-res file – … Continue reading →
Read More June 11, 2016
DragonFly Black and DragonFly Red take two of the six spots! ▸ Read full article here
Read More June 07, 2016
“A near-flawless option for anyone looking to give their computer music a hi-fi boost…” ▸ Read full article here
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