AudioQuest DragonTail USB-A > USB-C High-Performance USB-A (Female) to USB-C (Male) Extender

The cable seems to be up to Audioquest's typical standards for their audio products. This cable seems to be constructed much better than typical computer cables of the same type. The USB-A connection feels secure. Most important of all, the cable doesn't seem to degrade music sound quality when used with an Audioquest Dragonfly Red DAC. As an added plus, this also works great for connecting other USB-A devices to a USB-C port on a laptop computer. I got this for a newer laptop with only USB-C ports knowing that I would use this for audio, but also for connecting other devices.

Works very nice. I think there's a lot of marketing that goes into it... I noticed nothing fancy in terms of sound quality. What I do like is that you have the comfort of plugging a Dragonfly into a brand name adapter which you know won't ruin your device, which is why this is 5 stars for me. It is slim enough that most people will not need to remove their phones case to use it, which is my most common issue with cases and cables. Overall: Overpriced but very nice as always.

A prior review, which I didn't notice until after ordering the item, expressed doubt as to the authenticity of the product. I shared the same concern having also owned the USB-A to A version and noting considerable aesthetic differences upon arrival. However the box appeared perfectly printed with images showing the part inside. I still had my doubts, so I ordered a second one from Crutchfield figuring two could be handy regardless. They were identical in every way... Turns out the USB-C OTG adapter is just a different and less substantially constructed DragonTail than the A to A legacy part. No functional or suspected aural coloration issues though. I'm happy with the quality of the electrical paths offered with this product and the tidy connection solution provided when streaming from my phone to my home HiFi DAC or my Dragonfly Red.

One of the only audiophile grade adapters out there. I've tried them all and this is the best-sounding of the heap. Looks sleek too. Relatively good build quality. Only complaint is that it doesn't consistently make contact with the ground contact with all usb-A cables - something's a hair off in the tolerances there (unless the USB standard's tolerances or insufficiently tight to guarantee compatibility?).

This is a quality piece of kit and is now needed when moving to iPhones with usb-c. It is a little pricey, but it is designed well and works perfectly for connecting the AQ DragonFly to an iPhone.

If you own any other AudioQuest products, you won't be disappointed. This design is BETTER than previous designs because the smaller barrel around the C end easily fits in the hole of the protective case for my phone (Samsung S10). From the phone, playing USB Audio Player Pro, to the DragonTail, to a JitterBug, to a DragonFly Red, to Moon Audio Bronze cable, to JH Audio JH 11 Pro IEMs, the sound is sublime. I saw other reviews and contacted AudioQuest for clarification on the design. I have an original DragonTail (A to A), so I can personally attest to the accuracy of what they say: "The thickness of the previous jacket on the previous DragonTails does not mean the newer jacket on the newer DragonTail is lower quality. The conductors inside are still the same SEMI-SOLID 5% SILVER CONDUCTORS. We have added strain reliefs that the previous cables did not have. Also the bulk of the previous barrels on the connectors were not necessary. The new DragonTail USB-C is actually an improved design over the previous DragonTails."

Gran producto para oír en hifi música desde mi iPhone

I just ordered another one today. It fits in my case, and works flawlessly with any USB-A appliance, like Dragonfly which I have I use it with a digital microphone where it is also flawless. Worth the money.

Good quality as per usual from AQ. Use it for a Dragonfly DAC and works as advertised.

I use this to connect an external DAC to my phone. We'll established make. Much better than others I have seen.

Wer wie ich gelegentlich mal auch das mobile Endgerät als Zuspieler für die HiFi Anlage nutzen möchte… unbedingt das USB-Kabel "upgraden" und ebenfalls diesen kleinen Zauberkasten dazubestellen! Das lohnt sich und man hört einfach alles, alles so wie es offenbar im Studio auch gedacht war bei der Aufnahme. Habe als Testquelle mal eine alte Whitney Houston 80er Jahre „grusel"-Aufnahme genommen, die über ein simples USB-Kabel ohne diesen USB-A zu A active noise canceller wirklich schrecklich klingt. Früher habe ich alles dem iPhone in die digitalen Schuhe geschoben, so nach dem Motto: kann ja auch nicht klingen, wozu hat man den CD Player mit Riemenantrieb und den RME Adi-Wandler über AES XLR Kabel angeschlossen… nicht wahr (aus den früheren HiFi-Zeiten, als die Ohren noch 15K bis 17K Hertz hören konnten. Inzwischen bin ich bei 12 bis 13000 Hz herunter gealtert ( Life goes on) und nun dachte ich schon gerade:" das hörst Du nicht mehr im 6. Lebensjahrzehnt!" Aber ausprobieren kannst du ja mal und dann schickst du alles zurück und warnst alle anderen über 60 vor diesen insgesamt knapp 200 Euro Ausgaben für aufgeräumt klingende Stereo-Bühne mit analog-wechen Höhen und straff differenzierten Bass Linien von Whitneys Top Studio Musikern. Und nach nur 10 Stunden Einspielzeit ( über Nacht das Handy in die Anlage spielen lassen, damit halt Strom durchfließt …) gebe ich die Kombi nicht mehr her: USB-C nach A High-End Kabel (Audioquest) cinamon 1,5m) in den IFi-Silencer, ( USB-A nach USB-A) und mit dem USB-A nach USB-C Dragon Tail (Audioquest) heraus ins USB-C Handy. Strom fließt natürlich in die andere Richtung, heraus aus dem Handy in den Silencer, weiter in den DAC und dann in den HD 660s2 in die alten Ohren… läuft! Stromverbrauch ist egal, da es ja USB-C Splitter gibt, eine Seite Audio, die andere Power Delivery mit angehängten Accu-Power-Banks. Jetzt fehlt nur noch die Uralt-CD in den Riemenantrieb und einen A-B Vergleichstest machen wie in den 90 er Jahren… Obwohl… die 200 Euro waren es so dermaßen Wert, dass ich immer seltener zum CD-Regal mit den 1000 Silberscheiben schielen- und mein Apple-Lossless Account öfter nutzen werde, dort immerhin einige Millionen Titel, ab jetzt auch in weicher, klarer Audioqualität. Whitney singt zart "For the Love of You"…

Premesso che sono un fan di Audioquest (possiedo un Dragonfly RED di cui sono più che soddisfatto) ritengo questi cavetti adattatori non proprio convenienti.. l'impressione che ne ricevo non è di una grandissima solidità né chissà che cura dei materiali.. quindi onestamente continuo a preferire cavetti adattatori di altri marchi che costano meno e sembrano anche più solidi. Detto ciò il giudizio complessivo che do è di 4 stelle perché comunque il cavetto fa il suo mestiere egregiamente.. se comprato ad un prezzo concorrenziale su Amazon è comunque un valido acquisto.

Una construcción impecable. Yo lo uso para conectar mi dragonfly tanto a mi celular como a mi computadora (mediante la entrada usb-c.) Es recomendable usarlo para evitar que el dragonfly red haga palanca y pueda dañar los conectores o dañarse.