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than ever before, while taking full advantage of
the efficiencies in making single-ended stereo
cables in a single jacket. AudioQuest offers a
comprehensive selection with a wide variety of
modern connector configurations, such as 3.5mm
to: Ÿ 3.5mm Ÿ RCA Ÿ DIN.
USB
As well known as AudioQuest is for its ground-
breaking line of low-distortion, high-performance
analog cables, our more recent entrance into the
world of high-speed digital cables, such as HDMI,
Thunderbolt, Ethernet and USB, has garnered near-
universal acclaim from reviewers, manufacturers,
dealers, and audio/video enthusiasts. Available in
three distinct models, AudioQuest USB cables set
the category standard for performance and value.
Optical
Because many of today's media devices lack an
analog out, the Optical digital output has made
a significant resurgence. Television sets, Apple TV
media players, and PlayStation and Xbox gaming
consoles are just a few examples of popular devices
that offer only digital audio outputs. Meanwhile,
many of today's devices that do offer an analog
option sacrifice performance for convenience—
they may make sound, but they don't make music.
In short, Optical isn't only time-tested and ubiquitous,
it's more important than ever. With that in mind,
AudioQuest offers a complete line of serious, high-
performance OptiLink cables, designed to maximize
the entertainment experience.
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DragonTail USB Extender Cable
DragonTail is a USB extender cable that allows a
USB device (such as DragonFly or a flash drive) to
more easily and safely fit next to other occupied
computer ports. Most importantly, like all
AudioQuest products, DragonTail is designed and
manufactured for low distortion and maximum
performance. Sharing design elements with our
Carbon USB cable, DragonTail uses solid conductors
with silver plating that comprises 5% of the total
conductor metal, foamed-polyethylene insulation
to maintain critical signal-pair geometry, and direct-
silver-plated USB contacts. In addition, DragonTail's
signal-carrying conductors are controlled for
digital-audio directionality for more engaging and
immersive sound.
DragonTail USB Adaptor For
Android™ Devices
DragonTail for Android is a USB adaptor designed
to activate USB Host Mode on any for Android-
enabled Android device, allowing the device to
transmit audio over USB to an outboard digital-
to-analog converter (DAC). Use DragonTail for
Android to connect any For Android-enabled
Android device to a USB DAC, such as DragonFly
Red or DragonFly Black, for improved audio
performance. Like DragonTail, DragonTail for
Android shares design elements with our Carbon
USB cable, including solid conductors with silver
plating that comprises 5% of the total conductor
metal, foamed-polyethylene insulation, and signal-
carrying conductors that have been controlled for
low-noise directionality.
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