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Dragonfly 1.2 Feedback/Impressions ?

I'm beginning to play with computer based audio, looking for some feedback from others that might be using my DAC. I'm running a Macbook Pro with Audirvana, the Audioquest Dragonfly 1.2, Infinity Creshendo 3006 speakers, powered by a Fisher X100B amp.

I really like the Dragonfly with headphone listening. It's open, warm, and detailed. I tried running it into my Citation I/MC275/Bozak B302 main system and didn't seem too terribly impressed - my Rotel 1072 seemed much richer.

I am using 24/96 files from HD Tracks and ripped CD's. The quality of the recording seems to be much more important than the same resolution and sample rate so far. I have some 16 bit tracks that sound wonderful and frankly some of the 24/96 stuff from HD Tracks just doesn't measure up.

Is anyone running the Dragonfly in a mid sized or full sized system with impressive results, or is it just too much to ask for this device? 3.5mm to RCA cable recommendations? Other tips appreciated - I'm totally new to computer audio. I travel for work, and am completely sold on it's benefits and performance in that application. If I have to spend more $$$ I'm seriously considering the Schiit Bifrost Uber Analog unit based on everything I've read.
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iFi also has the recently released iDSD, again if you are OK with a larger sized DAC. Its list price is $189. Not sure about the iDAC, but the iDSD can even be used with an iPhone or certain Android phones with the proper adaptor.

But IIRC, the Dragonfly has the advantage of not needing a special driver for Windows/Linux, and it is soooo small. I need to get around to hearing the 1.2, seems to be getting very nice reviews that place it ahead of the 1.0 version (which itself got raves).
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