Audioquest Dragonlfy and the new MacBook Pro

[lex365]

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?

 

[nopiano]

I've seen no comments about USB C as a sound source, whereas the older version was tried and tested. I'd ask Audioquest, as they are significant players in this market, and may have a cable they have developed.

 

[gasolin]

why don't you just use a usb cable and into the amp?

There is a jitterbug in a dragonfly

 

[lovstromp]

why don't you just use a usb cable and into the amp?

This. And I just found out that Apple had dropped the optical out on the new MBP

 

[gasolin]

why don't you just use a usb cable and into the amp?

This. And I just found out that Apple had dropped the optical out on the new MBP

Is usb optical out?

 

[lovstromp]

why don't you just use a usb cable and into the amp?

This. And I just found out that Apple had dropped the optical out on the new MBP

Is usb optical out?

I fail to see why anyone would ask that

 

[chebby]

I've seen no comments about USB C as a sound source, whereas the older version was tried and tested. I'd ask Audioquest, as they are significant players in this market, and may have a cable they have developed.

http://www.audioquest.com/usb-optical-adaptors/usb-a-to-c-adaptor

 

[Paulq]

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.

 

[ID.]

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]

There is a usb port on a Macbook pro? *man_in_love*

Why don't you try usb to usb?

Or bluetooth?

Than you can hear what ever sounds best to you and use that

 

[Dave_]

There is a usb port on a Macbook pro? *man_in_love*

Why don't you try usb to usb?

Or bluetooth?

Than you can hear what ever sounds best to you and use that

Have you actually bothered to read the OP?

 

[gasolin]

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