Audioquest Dragonlfy and the new MacBook Pro

lex365

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I have been running an Audioquest Dragonfly off a 2012 Macbook Pro to a Nad d 3020 amp and getting some stunning sound however I am encountering some issues since upgrading to the new Macbook Pro 2016. The sound difference is pretty big between the two on account of the new machine sounds a lot worse. The only differing factor is I use a USB C to USB adapter between the Mac and the Dragonfly (the actual set up goes Mac, Jitterbug, Dragonfly, Amp).

I appreciate this may be a little specialist but would anyone be able to advise in the drop in sound quality and clarity? Could this all be down to a USB C adapter sitting between the Jitterbug and the Mac?
 

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Paulq said:
lovstromp said:
I fail to see why anyone would ask that

Maybe because he doesn't know and is looking for help?

To the OP - no USB is not optical out.

He wasn't the OP, and I agree that it is a question that shows complete ignorance of the topic at hand. Maybe he meant to ask isn't there still an optical out hidden in the headphone output?
 

gasolin

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He can try to find out what sounds best and use that or try another adapter (how much can an adapter for a macbook pro cost?), i doubt he will sell his macbook pro an use the old laptop if he has it or buy the old good sounding laptop
 

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