Name: AudioQuest DragonTail Micro USB Adapter
Brand: AudioQuest
SKU: 703DTAILAN
Price: 24.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (12 reviews)

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Written by Crutchfield's Ralph G.

Hook your Android device to a high-performance DAC

Use this adapter to connect a compatible high-performance digital-to-analog (DAC), such as the AudiQuest DragonFly® Black or Red, to your Android smartphone or tablet for dramatically enhanced sound quality. The cable's microUSB plug connects to your Android device, activating its host mode and allowing it to transmit audio data over USB to your connected outboard DAC. This adapter features solid conductors with silver plating and foamed polyethylene insulation for accurate, low-noise signal transfer.

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for use with Android smartphones and tablets
micro USB-to-USB Type A female adapter
silver-plated conductors for efficient signal transfer
polyethylene insulation for low-noise transfer
not compatible witn USB C ports
warranty: 1 year
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MFR # DRAGONTAILAND

What's in the box:

5.25" USB adapter cable for Android devices (terminated by a male microUSB connector on one end and a female USB-A connector on other end)

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USB Adapter for Android Devices: The DragonTail microUSB adapter activates USB Host Mode for many Android devices, allowing the devices to transmit USB digtal audio to an outboard digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Using the DragonTail to connect to an external USB DAC, such as an AudioQuest Dragon Fly (sold separately), will provide greatly improved audio performance.

High Quality Construction: The DragonTail microUSB adapter for Android devices offers high-quality construction.

Solid 5% silver conductors eliminate inter-strand distortion.
Hard-cell foam insulation maximizes geometry stability.
Carbon-based noise-dissipation system minimizes RF interference.
All conductors controlled for RF noise directionality.

USB Connectors: On one end of the DragonTail microUSB adapter is a male microUSB connector which plugs into your Android device's microUSB port. On the other end of the adapter cable is a female USB-A connector which allows you plug in a full-size USB (type-A) male connector.

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needed good portable audio and saw lots of good reviews - also its a good price for these [ Michael Sep 08, 2019 ]

To connect Dragon Fly to A&norma SR-15 [ Don Feb 05, 2019 ]

To connect to my Modi 3 dac [ Daniel Dec 19, 2018 ]

I needed this to connect the AudioQuest DragonFly to my Samsung Galaxy Note. [ MARK Dec 08, 2018 ]

For my smartphone [ Richard Feb 15, 2017 ]

Listening to more music on my phone. [ John K. Jan 10, 2017 ]

To add ability to pair my Dragonfly with my Samsung Galaxy S7Edge phone. [ Alec Dec 29, 2016 ]

In order to use the Dragonfly with my Android devices. Higher ohm headphones need the bump of the amp. [ GLENN Aug 19, 2016 ]

I travel a lot and this will help me connect the Dragon Fly to my Samsung smart phone. [ STUART Aug 02, 2016 ]

Chance to use a DAC with BOTH my computer and phone [ G Jul 14, 2016 ]

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3 questions already asked

Will this work with the new Apple iPad Pro with its USB-C?

[ Jeff Mar 04, 2019 ]

2 answers

I was unable to get a response from my 8 year old iMac. I was informed I just needed to go into settings and adjust things. Sadly I'm strictly plug and play. Good luck!

[ PETER Mar 04, 2019 ]

No, it won't work. This particular model has a micro USB, which is mainly to be found on Android. Audioquest does a similar cable with USB-C which should work for you.

[ Michael Mar 04, 2019 ]

I have a Samsung galaxy j7 will the dragon tail fit my phone?

[ Keith Aug 12, 2018 ]

4 answers

Th USB-C type works with my samsung galaxy 8. The usb micro end worked with my samsung note 4. So i think your 7 requires the usb-c type.

[ JOSEPH P Aug 13, 2018 ]

I'm sure it will work, but I purchased mine for use with an Asus Zenfone Lazer without an audio chip that was built in...It is an awesome addition to the phone for my music library..Hope this helps..

[ Richard Aug 12, 2018 ]

If your phone has a micro USB port, the Dragontail will work.

[ Josh Aug 12, 2018 ]

Yes

[ Brian Aug 12, 2018 ]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Android phone. Can I use this cable to connect to the Dragonfly Red?

[ KenBrank Mar 15, 2017 ]

9 answers

The DragonTail is for my brothers Samsung galaxy 2 phone. From what i see, Samsung uses a Micro USB type of connector so you just need a Micro USB to USB A adaptor, the DragonTail. Also, the DragonTail USB adaptor activates USB Host Mode on most Android devices, allowing the devices to transmit USB digital audio to an outboard digital-to-analog converter (from AQ page). Samsung calls it a On-The-Go cable. Hope this helps. Doug

[ Douglas Mar 16, 2017 ]

You can, but I returned mine because the volume was just too low to be usable.My searches of the Internet revealed this was a common problem with Android phones and tablets. I returned my Dragonfly because of this.

[ GLENN Mar 16, 2017 ]

Yes but you will likely need to buy additional software/app for 7.99 to make it work, otherwise the output is barely audible. Even then, the quality and clarity of sound is only marginally better over the phone's own headphone output (I have a Samsung galaxy S5) so I'd say probably not worth the extra spend especially considering it's then just more gear to carry around for little benefit. Love using the red dragon with my laptop, though! Beats the Bang & Olufsen that came with it. Have fun shopping! MK

[ MARTIN Mar 16, 2017 ]

Yes it will work.

[ Michael Mar 16, 2017 ]

Works perfectly to listen to files ON the phone (I recommend the Onkyo HF player) It will NOT work for apps though. Like Spotify. Yeah...that frustrates me too. But for listening to music files on your phone it works very nicely.

[ Roman Mar 16, 2017 ]

Yes, you will need an On The Go male micro usb to female usb with the Red to connect it to an S6. Same with the S3, S4, S5 and S7. You might be plug and play with the adapter and Red DAC, but I strongly recommend getting the USB Player Pro App in the Play Store. It's $7.99, and it allows you to access, in the menu, the Red's headphone amp and turn it up. Without this, the Red sounds quiet, even at max Volume. The App really let's you hear what the Red can sound like, which is amazing! Also, you might get different performance with which phone you use. My Galaxy S7 sounds quite a bit better than my Galaxy S5, everything being the same. Makes me wonder what the S8 will sound like. Cheers!

[ Vin Mar 16, 2017 ]

Yes - I use the Black with my S7 Edge using this device. You can see the micro usb at the top, which will plug into your phone directly, allowing the Dragonfly to plug into the HDMI at the other.

[ Alec Mar 16, 2017 ]

I have the Samsung Galaxy Young s6310 and it definitely did not work. Sorry, but don't know if it will work with the S6.

[ Daniel Mar 15, 2017 ]

Yes I have the same Phone (S6 Edge) and bought this cable along with the Audioquest Dragonfly Black. I also use the media player app USB Audio Player Pro that has the drivers to recognize the cable. This setup works like a charm.

[ JESUS Mar 15, 2017 ]

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