Sweepstakes

AudioQuest DragonFly USB Digital-Audio Converter and Sydney Interconnect Sweepstakes

Jon Iverson  |  Oct 31, 2012

Register to win an AudioQuest DragonFly USB Digital-Audio Converter and Sydney Interconnect (MSRP $478) we are giving away.

According to AudioQuest:

Beautiful Sound ... From Any Computer: DragonFly is an affordable and easy-to-use device that delivers far superior sound by bypassing the poor quality sound card that is built into your computer. DragonFly is a sleek, flash drive sized Digital-Audio Converter that connects to a USB jack on a Mac or Windows PC, turning any computer into a true high- fidelity music source.

Whether you’re on the go or at home, listening on ear buds or connecting your computer to a stereo system, DragonFly reveals all the emotional expression and nuance that makes your favorite music, or movies, so enjoyable. However you connect it, DragonFly simply and easily makes any computer sound better.

Features:
Plays All Music Files: MP3 to 24-bit/192kHz
Drives Headphones Directly
Variable Output Drives Powered Speakers or Power Amp
Fixed Output Feeds Preamp or Receiver
Asynchronous Transfer Ensures Digital Timing Integrity
Two Clocks Enable Native Resolution Up To 24-bit/96kHz

For this special sweepstakes, included with DragonFly is a low-distortion AudioQuest Sydney analog interconnect cable with a 3.5mm "mini" plug at the DragonFly end and stereo RCAs at the other end. From AQ's Bridges & Falls series, Sydney is all that's required to connect DragonFly to a full-blown audio rig just like a traditional DAC or disc player, or directly to a power amplifier. Sydney employs superior materials and design, including solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors, air-tube insulation, and AudioQuest's 3-layer Noise-Dissipation System for low distortion and high performance.

Click here for more info from Audioquest.

To enter the sweepstakes, all you need is an account on this website. If you don't already have one, click on the link labeled "register" at the bottom of this announcement or "Create new account" in the right column (under the ads). Then, enter a username and a valid e-mail address, and click on the "Create new account" button. A message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you specified, which will include a link to activate the account.

You can enter once on www.analogplanet.com, audiostream.com, hometheater.com, innerfidelity.com and/or stereophile.com. No more than one entry allowed per website.

The final step (and only step for those who already have an account) is to log in and leave a comment right here on this announcement—any comment will do, as long as it's not profane or spam. Then, when the sweepstakes closes, a lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive the prize. So post a comment, and good luck!

For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.

[This Sweepstakes is now closed.]

COMMENTS
Vinylghost's picture
Submitted by Vinylghost on Thu, 2012-11-01 01:56

Hope it's better than the Dragonfly movie. 

chumlie's picture
Submitted by chumlie on Thu, 2012-11-01 03:34

If i win.

sarcese52's picture
Submitted by sarcese52 on Thu, 2012-11-01 03:52

Would be great to win this. The reviews have been suberb.

christpher.reid's picture
Submitted by christpher.reid on Thu, 2012-11-01 03:57

Lets win this one!!!    BTW- who has won the last couple of giveaways???? Never saw anything on the Music Hall or the last one!!!

drumarty's picture
Submitted by drumarty on Thu, 2012-11-01 04:21

Need this for my wife. I am in charge of her audio needs!

Devil Doc's picture
Submitted by Devil Doc on Thu, 2012-11-01 04:24

Free is always good.

Doc

John G's picture
Submitted by John G on Thu, 2012-11-01 04:30

This would be great for evaluating needle drops!

horaciojervis's picture
Submitted by horaciojervis on Thu, 2012-11-01 04:41

Thanks for the opportunity.

Martin's picture
Submitted by Martin on Thu, 2012-11-01 04:51

I've heard good things about this product.

Merck's picture
Submitted by Merck on Thu, 2012-11-01 04:55

Comment.

SecondMouse's picture
Submitted by SecondMouse on Thu, 2012-11-01 05:00

This DragonFly Kit is just what we need at the moment.

chipridd's picture
Submitted by chipridd on Thu, 2012-11-01 05:26

Sign me up. I would love to have one of these!

Love the site by the way.

DocSamG's picture
Submitted by DocSamG on Thu, 2012-11-01 05:53

This would be great. 

VladtheImpaler's picture
Submitted by VladtheImpaler on Thu, 2012-11-01 06:36

Free stuff is awesome

normp's picture
Submitted by normp on Thu, 2012-11-01 06:42

to my office set-up.

deckeda's picture
Submitted by deckeda on Thu, 2012-11-01 06:54

... digitized LPs.

guitarist9273's picture
Submitted by guitarist9273 on Thu, 2012-11-01 06:57

I would love to own these fine promotional products.

neogeo's picture
Submitted by neogeo on Thu, 2012-11-01 06:59

Hope i win!

questfortone's picture
Submitted by questfortone on Thu, 2012-11-01 07:10

I would love to have this dac for my headphone system.

jimel84's picture
Submitted by jimel84 on Thu, 2012-11-01 07:13

Love to have one of those Dragens fly my way.

AndyPrice44's picture
Submitted by AndyPrice44 on Thu, 2012-11-01 07:15

I have been wanting to try one of these. Count me in please.

Andy

akovo's picture
Submitted by akovo on Thu, 2012-11-01 07:41

But still OK. Would be perfect for the office!

Travis Klersy's picture
Submitted by Travis Klersy on Thu, 2012-11-01 07:47

This would be perfect for listening to the mp3 downloads that come with my new lps.

cegustin's picture
Submitted by cegustin on Thu, 2012-11-01 07:52

Got a Dragonfly a few weeks to use while traveling.  Listen to KCSM FM Jazz on my MacBook Pro while on long flights (Go-Go Wi-Fi, Shure 535 IEMs), to listen to my iTunes library and to use my Mac with a Foxl speaker in hotel rooms.  The Dragonfly makes a huge difference in the audio quality from my Mac.  Now I would like a Dragonfly to keep on my home system.  I know, I'm greedy, but I would still like two.  This is an amazing product!

firev1's picture
Submitted by firev1 on Thu, 2012-11-01 07:53

:)

dnsnlsn's picture
Submitted by dnsnlsn on Thu, 2012-11-01 08:06

Just bout a new laptop with horrible sound and would love to win this prize! Good job analog planet! Cheers and I hope I win :)

tflood's picture
Submitted by tflood on Thu, 2012-11-01 08:17

... hope I win! smiley

cfitz's picture
Submitted by cfitz on Thu, 2012-11-01 08:28

Thanks again for another great opportunity to win some fabulous gear!  Love the info on this site!

Henry Please's picture
Submitted by Henry Please on Thu, 2012-11-01 08:34

Would be one less thing to ask Santa for this year.  

zolvarga's picture
Submitted by zolvarga on Thu, 2012-11-01 08:37

Let's win!

eightoneone's picture
Submitted by eightoneone on Thu, 2012-11-01 08:48

Yes please!! Still won't beat vinyl though :)

Doctor A's picture
Submitted by Doctor A on Thu, 2012-11-01 08:54

I need to win this to ease my depressed feelings listening to constant election commercials. Beautiful music would brighten my day so much!

Jim in Houston's picture
Submitted by Jim in Houston on Thu, 2012-11-01 09:04

Sign me up!

malosuerte's picture
Submitted by malosuerte on Thu, 2012-11-01 09:23

let me win something!

lewisleong's picture
Submitted by lewisleong on Thu, 2012-11-01 09:28

Great design from Audioquest!

Jslon's picture
Submitted by Jslon on Thu, 2012-11-01 10:21

The Dragonfly would be great for my office system.

Don E.'s picture
Submitted by Don E. on Thu, 2012-11-01 10:30

I'm in.

johnmotex's picture
Submitted by johnmotex on Thu, 2012-11-01 10:47

Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!

noirx7's picture
Submitted by noirx7 on Thu, 2012-11-01 10:47

Good product

spin33.3's picture
Submitted by spin33.3 on Thu, 2012-11-01 10:52

...but yeah, what the heck, I'll take those babies for a walk.

HiFiMark's picture
Submitted by HiFiMark on Thu, 2012-11-01 10:53

Count Mark in!

Bigrasshopper's picture
Submitted by Bigrasshopper on Thu, 2012-11-01 10:58

Am I worthy of so fine a guest?

beaur's picture
Submitted by beaur on Thu, 2012-11-01 11:05

Small and portable.  Ideal for me.

ssorg's picture
Submitted by ssorg on Thu, 2012-11-01 11:16

that'll do nicely

rpen's picture
Submitted by rpen on Thu, 2012-11-01 11:28

Looks good and I could use it.

gak27's picture
Submitted by gak27 on Thu, 2012-11-01 11:33

Really like the looks of this...

TonyN's picture
Submitted by TonyN on Thu, 2012-11-01 11:39

Using onboard sound:(

dvbowen's picture
Submitted by dvbowen on Thu, 2012-11-01 11:40

Didn't Basil Fawlty have a bet on this horse?

Casey737's picture
Submitted by Casey737 on Thu, 2012-11-01 11:46

Right?

 

Thanks.

torturegarden's picture
Submitted by torturegarden on Thu, 2012-11-01 12:14

I'm intrigued by this tiny little device. I hope I win.

torturegarden's picture
Submitted by torturegarden on Thu, 2012-11-01 12:14

I'm intrigued by this tiny little device. I hope I win.

I Cheat The Hangman's picture
Submitted by I Cheat The Hangman on Thu, 2012-11-01 12:22

Mr. PITA here....Why Don't You Start Calling Me Gordon!!!!

Ddncons's picture
Submitted by Ddncons on Thu, 2012-11-01 12:34

I travel all of he time and it would be great to have the Dragonfly along for the ride!

Mfalcon's picture
Submitted by Mfalcon on Thu, 2012-11-01 12:36

HOOOOLLLLLLLAAAAAAAA

Nando1970's picture
Submitted by Nando1970 on Thu, 2012-11-01 12:58

here's my entry

TMink's picture
Submitted by TMink on Thu, 2012-11-01 13:04

sounds better!

 

Trey

TMink's picture
Submitted by TMink on Thu, 2012-11-01 13:04

sounds better!

 

Trey

drewmb1's picture
Submitted by drewmb1 on Thu, 2012-11-01 13:24

I'm loking forward........

moog man's picture
Submitted by moog man on Thu, 2012-11-01 13:41

Please help a budding audiophile and poor college student. I would love to have a real DAC! Cheers

Jim Tavegia's picture
Submitted by Jim Tavegia on Thu, 2012-11-01 13:45

If I could hit on any of these it would be great.  I would have really liked the MMF7, but this would be great as well.  The reviews are excellent.  

mauidj's picture
Submitted by mauidj on Thu, 2012-11-01 13:58

Thank you for this oportunity :-)

Tubemaniac's picture
Submitted by Tubemaniac on Thu, 2012-11-01 14:06

Meesa winna pluggy thing....likes...

clarus's picture
Submitted by clarus on Thu, 2012-11-01 15:54

nice!

ronfi's picture
Submitted by ronfi on Thu, 2012-11-01 16:31

Another fun sweepstakes, another cool prize! Count me in!

dschian's picture
Submitted by dschian on Thu, 2012-11-01 16:48

I would love it.

timise's picture
Submitted by timise on Thu, 2012-11-01 16:52

I'm In Thanks.

Zardoz's picture
Submitted by Zardoz on Thu, 2012-11-01 17:16

I haven't gotten into computere audio yet, so if I win this I will be forced to start.

labjr's picture
Submitted by labjr on Thu, 2012-11-01 17:18

Did I win?

Puffer Belly's picture
Submitted by Puffer Belly on Thu, 2012-11-01 17:26

I plan to buy a DragonFly to use at work.  Maybe I can win on instead.

Barr Plexico's picture
Submitted by Barr Plexico on Thu, 2012-11-01 17:51

I would love to win this as I need a new DAC to replace the Apogee Duet I now use.

Thank you!

jeremyquam's picture
Submitted by jeremyquam on Thu, 2012-11-01 18:16

Would love to win something!!!! especially if its on my christmas list!!!

bubbaz's picture
Submitted by bubbaz on Thu, 2012-11-01 18:59

......for a move to an off-beat loction in Africa, can't bring my vinyl so hoping to build a digital system and this is one of the key components I want!

howardk's picture
Submitted by howardk on Thu, 2012-11-01 19:09

I want the Dragonfly.

BubbaMike's picture
Submitted by BubbaMike on Thu, 2012-11-01 19:35

And send me some snoose as well!

Smafdy Assmilk's picture
Submitted by Smafdy Assmilk on Thu, 2012-11-01 19:58

Yup!!

ohnofiasco's picture
Submitted by ohnofiasco on Thu, 2012-11-01 20:14

Wanttttt

ohnofiasco's picture
Submitted by ohnofiasco on Thu, 2012-11-01 20:16

I would really like this.

RodMunch's picture
Submitted by RodMunch on Thu, 2012-11-01 20:18

post

thequietman's picture
Submitted by thequietman on Thu, 2012-11-01 20:27

sign me up. could really use this

Whell's picture
Submitted by Whell on Thu, 2012-11-01 20:59

Thanks for this opportunity!

mrclnglr's picture
Submitted by mrclnglr on Thu, 2012-11-01 21:18

me too!

matt1234's picture
Submitted by matt1234 on Fri, 2012-11-02 07:02

thanks

guymambo's picture
Submitted by guymambo on Fri, 2012-11-02 07:21

Sounds like a great idea

Shaffer's picture
Submitted by Shaffer on Fri, 2012-11-02 07:21

Fingers crossed.

rocketmotor's picture
Submitted by rocketmotor on Fri, 2012-11-02 07:50

This setup probably costs less than one of Mikeys cartridge screws.  But we still love you, Mikey.

redles's picture
Submitted by redles on Fri, 2012-11-02 07:52

It would be great to have better quality sound at work.

louv610's picture
Submitted by louv610 on Fri, 2012-11-02 08:02

...to have survived hurricane Sandy.  Also appreciate the comfort that music provides in this stressful environment. Thanks for the opportunity guys!!!

bala's picture
Submitted by bala on Fri, 2012-11-02 08:18

 Looking forward to winning the sweepstakes!

Matty Dread's picture
Submitted by Matty Dread on Fri, 2012-11-02 08:31

Thank you for the opportunity!

tbromgard's picture
Submitted by tbromgard on Fri, 2012-11-02 09:09

Ive wanted to try the dragonfly for a while.

NRVinyl82's picture
Submitted by NRVinyl82 on Fri, 2012-11-02 10:40

sign me up 

the matching mole's picture
Submitted by the matching mole on Fri, 2012-11-02 11:13

I'm sure this would make music coming out of my Mac Pro sound marvelous!

Slow Turtle's picture
Submitted by Slow Turtle on Fri, 2012-11-02 13:36

I'd love one of these!

Truebeliever's picture
Submitted by Truebeliever on Fri, 2012-11-02 14:11

I believe.

mrwrightkkpsi's picture
Submitted by mrwrightkkpsi on Fri, 2012-11-02 14:28

... it really rocks!  The audio system of the future today!

twoengine's picture
Submitted by twoengine on Fri, 2012-11-02 15:12

Please let me win!!!

golanaluna's picture
Submitted by golanaluna on Fri, 2012-11-02 15:13

Can you hear me now?

mfant's picture
Submitted by mfant on Fri, 2012-11-02 16:44

Looks great--anything to make the computer audio sound more like my vinyl! 

J.D.'s picture
Submitted by J.D. on Fri, 2012-11-02 17:27

Well of course.  

shib's picture
Submitted by shib on Fri, 2012-11-02 18:18

This is the perfect product to introduce new audiophiles to our hobby. We need more products like this: not about bling or bragging rights, just about fun!

imonlysleeping's picture
Submitted by imonlysleeping on Fri, 2012-11-02 18:42

Would be a great addition, even if I had to pay for it.

firthy's picture
Submitted by firthy on Fri, 2012-11-02 18:44

win win win

anomaly7's picture
Submitted by anomaly7 on Fri, 2012-11-02 20:25

Sign me up. I need one of these for my wonderfully evolving office system.

 

anomaly7's picture
Submitted by anomaly7 on Fri, 2012-11-02 20:32

Sign me up. I need one of these for my wonderfully evolving office system.

anomaly7's picture
Submitted by anomaly7 on Fri, 2012-11-02 20:35

Arrggghh. The web site double posted my post. Now I'm disqualified.

Michael, will you fix this for me???

 

Thank You---

texanalog's picture
Submitted by texanalog on Fri, 2012-11-02 21:30

I'm entered. Yippie!

myheroiscoltrane's picture
Submitted by myheroiscoltrane on Fri, 2012-11-02 23:23

Hey Mikey, is the power back on yet? I hope so... You must be going through withdrawal, dude!

liuj88's picture
Submitted by liuj88 on Sat, 2012-11-03 00:06

Sign me up!

TerryWI's picture
Submitted by TerryWI on Sat, 2012-11-03 00:42

It must be close to being my turn.

hmalbert24's picture
Submitted by hmalbert24 on Sat, 2012-11-03 05:15

Greetings from Thailand!

madoco's picture
Submitted by madoco on Sat, 2012-11-03 05:38

dont know how to use it , but what the !!!!!!!

KWarn's picture
Submitted by KWarn on Sat, 2012-11-03 06:39

I've been wanting one of these so bring it on!

Synaptic's picture
Submitted by Synaptic on Sat, 2012-11-03 07:53

really as good as everyone says?

bprochford's picture
Submitted by bprochford on Sat, 2012-11-03 08:36

Another chance to win.

donhan1's picture
Submitted by donhan1 on Sat, 2012-11-03 10:19

Thanks for the chance.  My buddy has one and it is awesome!!!!

cdxskier's picture
Submitted by cdxskier on Sat, 2012-11-03 11:26

I would really enjoy this!

lesliejazz's picture
Submitted by lesliejazz on Sat, 2012-11-03 14:06

I would love to win one of the Dragonflys, sounds like an amazing product.

iamjerico's picture
Submitted by iamjerico on Sat, 2012-11-03 14:10

This would be perfect to use on a laptop with headphones, on the road!

only analog for me's picture
Submitted by only analog for me on Sat, 2012-11-03 16:18

Hoping to win something somewhere anywhere......

michaeloney's picture
Submitted by michaeloney on Sat, 2012-11-03 16:49

What a great prize. been reading great things about the dragonfly.-

robertstewart257's picture
Submitted by robertstewart257 on Sat, 2012-11-03 17:15

Would love to win this.

Paul Boudreau's picture
Submitted by Paul Boudreau on Sat, 2012-11-03 18:06

dhaskell's picture
Submitted by dhaskell on Sat, 2012-11-03 20:21

Looks awesome!

jimhb's picture
Submitted by jimhb on Sat, 2012-11-03 20:29

After reading a number of reviews, all I can say is that I would love to win this!

thebambino's picture
Submitted by thebambino on Sun, 2012-11-04 07:54

Would be great!!!

storym's picture
Submitted by storym on Sun, 2012-11-04 11:25

Never got into computer audio too much , maybe now is my chance!

robertaich's picture
Submitted by robertaich on Sun, 2012-11-04 12:17

To the beauty of higher end sound.

kozakjj's picture
Submitted by kozakjj on Sun, 2012-11-04 13:00

Could use this for my laptop to  attach it to  my stereo

 

Love this site!!!

jfreeny5's picture
Submitted by jfreeny5 on Sun, 2012-11-04 14:33

I would love to win this.

TexDave1212's picture
Submitted by TexDave1212 on Sun, 2012-11-04 19:32

Love to win this, my Apple sound card not that great, would be a great overall improvement in doing my lp "needle drops"!

Budget Audiophile's picture
Submitted by Budget Audiophile on Mon, 2012-11-05 06:09

Noel’s an audiophile from Indy

Whose preference in quality’s not trendy

Compressed music’s whack

So he’d love a new DAC

To win one would be so dandy!

billstry's picture
Submitted by billstry on Mon, 2012-11-05 09:32

Analog planet pimping cheap DAC solutions there is something not right about this; I will care if I win. 

rosser's picture
Submitted by rosser on Mon, 2012-11-05 10:02

I'm in. 

Steve's picture
Submitted by Steve on Mon, 2012-11-05 10:24

Thanks again.

SAS's picture
Submitted by SAS on Mon, 2012-11-05 10:54

I'd like to hear one.

lipso's picture
Submitted by lipso on Mon, 2012-11-05 10:57

I want to try this new dac!

brianthedrummer's picture
Submitted by brianthedrummer on Mon, 2012-11-05 11:16

...this MacBook pro audio sound a bit better! Thanks for the offer/contest!

Glotz's picture
Submitted by Glotz on Mon, 2012-11-05 11:17

love these sweepstakes!

tbromgard's picture
Submitted by tbromgard on Mon, 2012-11-05 13:14

I would love to give it a try.

longlivethequeen's picture
Submitted by longlivethequeen on Mon, 2012-11-05 14:15

Digital huh? OK!!!!!!!!!

threepercent68's picture
Submitted by threepercent68 on Mon, 2012-11-05 19:51

Wish me luck & thanks Analog Planet!

jrnyfn's picture
Submitted by jrnyfn on Mon, 2012-11-05 19:52

Thanks for the opportunity to win this. 

DeeJayBump's picture
Submitted by DeeJayBump on Mon, 2012-11-05 22:01

Wouldn't mind trying it out.

bionicman43's picture
Submitted by bionicman43 on Mon, 2012-11-05 22:48

I've read the reviews. Now I want one. Win it or buy it. Either way I'm gonna get one.

dimitri's picture
Submitted by dimitri on Tue, 2012-11-06 04:44

thank you

CLAUDIO's picture
Submitted by CLAUDIO on Tue, 2012-11-06 05:21

Hi, I am an analogue lover and I haven't considered a digital front end because of its limitations but I admit that I am intrigued by such a simple yet, allegedly, very good device to listen to some of my music which sadly is only available in the digital domain. 

Shayne's picture
Submitted by Shayne on Tue, 2012-11-06 08:52

This would be pretty cool.

dmgrant1's picture
Submitted by dmgrant1 on Tue, 2012-11-06 10:26

Well, if I get this, I will be forced to listen to some digital music.  I wonder what it sounds like?

TheBottomline's picture
Submitted by TheBottomline on Tue, 2012-11-06 10:33

Just trying to  get a win. Somewhere. 

vince's picture
Submitted by vince on Tue, 2012-11-06 11:52

Another opportunity to win something I want.  Love this site!

 

The record reviews have been very helpful.  I have learned a lot about various record companies and enriched my record collection in the process.  

 

Thanks!

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