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AudioQuest DragonTail Carbon USB A to C Adapter

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 489 ratings
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Compatible Devices Personal Computer
Connector Type USB Type A, Radio Frequency
Color Silver
Brand AudioQuest
Finish Type Matte

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  • 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

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ DRAGONTAILUSBC
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 29, 2018
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ AudioQuest
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GXXDM16
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 489 ratings

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Product Description

AudioQuest Dragontail

DragonTail-C Extender

Connects a USB-C Output Smartphone or Computer to a DragonFly DAC

Features

AudioQuest Dragontail

AudioQuest Dragontail

Dragontail

SEMI-SOLID 5% SILVER CONDUCTORS

Low jitter and low noise preserve clarity, warmth, and dynamics.

CARBON-BASED NOISE-DISSIPATION

Carbon-based Noise-Dissipation System Minimizes RF Interference

HARD-CELL FOAM INSULATION ENSURES CRITICAL GEOMETRY STABILITY

Direction Controlled for Lower RF Noise

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
489 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, performance, sound quality, and quality of the adapter. For example, they mention it's durable, works perfectly, and doesn't seem to degrade music sound quality. That said, some say it'd be a great product if it was designed well.

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19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

Customers like the value of the adapter. For example, they mention it has good quality, is durable, and is worth the money. That said, some complain it breaks easily.

"...Worth the money." Read more

"...This cable seems to be constructed much better than typical computer cables of the same type. The USB-A connection feels secure...." Read more

"...Looks sleek too. Relatively good build quality...." Read more

"...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..." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the adapter. For example, they mention it works perfectly, it fits their Samsung 6s, and works flawlessly with any USB-A appliance. Some say that it has no functional or aural coloration issues. That said, they say it's designed well and works well for connecting the AQ Dragonfly to an iPhone, Pixel phones, and other USB-C devices on a laptop.

"...is a little pricey, but it is designed well and works perfectly for connecting the AQ DragonFly to an iPhone." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...As an added plus, this also works great for connecting other USB-A devices to a USB-C port on a laptop computer...." Read more

"Works very nice. I think there's a lot of marketing that goes into it... I noticed nothing fancy in terms of sound quality...." Read more

12 customers mention10 positive2 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the adapter. They mention that it doesn't seem to degrade music sound quality when used with an Audioquest.

"...Most important of all, the cable doesn't seem to degrade music sound quality when used with an Audioquest Dragonfly Red DAC...." Read more

"...I've tried them all and this is the best-sounding of the heap. Looks sleek too. Relatively good build quality...." Read more

"...Red, to Moon Audio Bronze cable, to JH Audio JH 11 Pro IEMs, the sound is sublime...." Read more

"...gear - all moderately high end stuff that works beautifully and sounds better. The new MacMini replaced an older MacMini with more USB-A ports...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the adapter. They mention that it is designed well, and looks sleek. Some say that the adaptor is overpriced.

"...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." Read more

"...I've tried them all and this is the best-sounding of the heap. Looks sleek too. Relatively good build quality...." Read more

"...Overall: Overpriced but very nice as always." Read more

"...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..." Read more

AudioQuest quality at it's best!
5 Stars
AudioQuest quality at it's best!
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."
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Stephen W
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Well
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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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.
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Stephen Denagy
5.0 out of 5 stars Works with iPhone 15
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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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.
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Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality & sounds good
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
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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.
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VOLKOV9
4.0 out of 5 stars Best sounding such product
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
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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?).
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Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, but I have no clue if it was actually worth the extra cash.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022
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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.
2 people found this helpful
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Mike A
5.0 out of 5 stars It's apparently legit.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018
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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.
11 people found this helpful
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Philip S
5.0 out of 5 stars AudioQuest quality at it's best!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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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."
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Philip S
5.0 out of 5 stars AudioQuest quality at it's best!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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."
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yan
5.0 out of 5 stars good one
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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it makes big difference in sound.
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Stephen A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Handy cable
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2024
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Good quality as per usual from AQ. Use it for a Dragonfly DAC and works as advertised.
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Julliet Romeo
5.0 out of 5 stars Good extender between phone and hip dac 2
Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 2, 2024
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Perfect connector between my iphone and hip dac gold edition.
Sound is perfect
Flexible
Stays connected ea does not come loose
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W. Geisker
5.0 out of 5 stars Notwendiges Übel für Dragonfly
Reviewed in Germany on October 9, 2023
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Ist wirklich gut und hält besser in der USB-C-Buchse als noname-Produkte. Gehört aber Leider nur beim AQ Dragonfly cobald, den ich hier nachdrücklich empfehle, zum Lieferumfang.
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Jorge Martínez
5.0 out of 5 stars Genial
Reviewed in Mexico on September 15, 2020
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reputable make.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2021
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I use this to connect an external DAC to my phone. We'll established make. Much better than others I have seen.
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