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Audioquest Dragonfly DAC and Grado SR80i Headphones from Needle Doctor Sweepstakes
Register to win a Audioquest Dragonfly DAC and Grado SR80i Headphones (MSRP $298) from Needle Doctor we are giving away.
According to Needle Doctor:
Whether you are a budding audiophile or a serious enthusiast in need of a mobile solution, the following package is for you. The Audioquest Dragonfly and Grado SR80s are not only Needle Doctor staff favorites individually, but they work great as a pair.The versatile Audioquest Dragonfly is first a high quality USB DAC capable of decoding up to 24bit/96kHz digital files of any format. It is also an adept headphone amplifier which will make your new Grado headphones sing with warmth and body. Just plug one end of the Dragonfly into the USB port of your laptop (or desktop) computer, and the SR80s into the other, and you will breathe new life in to your digital music collection or any streaming online content.
Don't forget that you can also integrate the Dragonfly with your home hi-fi system. Simply connect the 3.5mm output with a nice mini-to-RCA cable to an open line-level input, and enjoy the increased clarity in your main system.
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.
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 announcementany 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.]
Dragonfly and Grado, does it get any better than that? Inconceivable!
Pick me pickme pick me!
Yes, please!
Both would be an upgrade for me!
Yes, please!
oh, to win would be so nice!
dac and cans, sweet !
Actually looking for headphones and a DAC. Maybe I'll get lucky.
This would be an amazing addition to my, as of yet, nonexistent collection.
You giff me headphone, but you laugh!
I have the Dragonfly on my computor and use the Grado SR80 phones to listen to it. A great combo.
Im in too.
<drool>
Me, please.
Need some luck on this one!
Need some luck on this one!
I have heard the Grado SR80 and Audio Quest, this combo is excellent, and great for any new audiophile beginner.
I want this combo badly!!
Combined with my netbook it would be a nice travel system.
My turn to win?? :-D
Eager to see how good the DAC is
Awesome -
Dragonfly and Grado! What a combination.
I certainly want to win this one!
Two pieces welcomed at my home!
Now I just need a new computer...
A venerable classic paired with a well-regarded newcomer--what's not to love?
Let's do it
Would love to hear these in unison.Would cheer me up no end!
What a great combo to offer!
I would love this. I gave my grados to my future father in law and would love to get a new pair along with a great DAC like the Dragonfly
Dear Santa, this, please. That is all.
Will surely come!
I used to have a pair of sr80's, lovely sound and after bending the headband out slightly to accommodate my large head the fit and comfort was fine (honest!)
and in my home town!
I'm in!
Always wanted a set of Grados and that Dragonfly DAC looks awesome too!
This seems like a nice combo for my MacTop. I hope I win.
I think my wife would enjoy the Dragonfly and I'd keep the Grados for when my son gets just a little bit older... (of course I'd have to listen to them first to, ahem, make sure they're in perfect working order)
just what I could use for me hectic travel schedule.
please!
Maybe it'll be my lucky month.
Sign me up.
Yes please
Thank you.
This is exactly what I need.
Thanks in advance.
would love this!
sweeeet
I could really use an upgrade to this fine equipment! thanks
Thank you
I'll take them thanks!
Cool! Pick me! Pick me!
This is awesome, been wanting to try the Dragonfly
I'll take those!
Already 50+ comments (entries) Looks like Grado+Audioquest is a popular pair.
One can still hope....
All of the sounds want to be in my Ear. Please help make that happen
and Grado! Great combo...
WANT!
A perfect combination!
Would love to win these. I've always liked Grado headphones, and I've read great things about the Dragonfly.
I've been saving up for months to buy myself some Grados as a birthday present to myself Nov 5th. Would be much appreciated to get this as a free gift haha
Love a new set of cans. - Just don't tell my wife.
I love grado cans and have always wanted a pair of my own. Was looking for a new laptop dac too!
I'd like to win.
deep borp bo beep beep
This would be a very nice upgrade to my current system
nice prize to win!
I need some of that budget king gear to go! Gear from these two great companies is a great match.
A Haiku
the moon so pure
a wandering monk carries it
across the sand
Maybe it will be my lucky day
this would be a nice place to get started.
Gimme gimme gimme.
Cross my fiingers...
Very very awesome.
What an awesome prize. Love my 60's.
...combination of prizes!
Please oh please!!
Nice
I recently picked up a set of Audio-Technica ATH-M50's and a Behringer U-Control UCA222 DAC. I really like 'em. Another setup for the downstairs would be great.
I've always wanted some Grados, but have had a need for closed sets. Maybe I won't need an excuse to buy these after all.
contest entry ...
Dragonfly here I come
It would be so sweet to win this!
awesome addition to the collection. Fingers crossed.
To listen to 2112!
I feel lucky
Count me in!!!
yes i do
I wish to win these bad boys...
Would love to win this
This would be awesome!
This would be awesome!
This is a great opportunity (for me) to win an early Christmas present (for me). Thanks in advance.
I'll gladly take the prize.
I like it.
Breathe out.
ahhhhhhh...
...gotta have them...
fingers crossed!
Awesome!
I'm still using apple headphones sadly!
Yes please!
To hear that I'm the winner will surely be music to my ears.
For the upcoming holidays!!
I could use some new headphones and another DragonFly to give out for Christmas.
For sonic bliss
That would be nice.
Sweet!
JP
Hope Santa thinks I've been a good boy this year!
Really, these would be music to my ears. Really nice music.
This and a new MacBook please.
These would have a nice home in the laptop case... )
would be nice indeed :)
i could really use this great set up
Count me in!
That says it all
headphones
Would love to win this sweepstakes, although I've never won anything, I'll keep trying!
I like Audioquest and Grado. I have AQ cables and Grado phones.
Will surely come!
Would like to give these a try!
for the work place!
Yes please
I know just the right recipient!
What a great combo prize. Grado and the Dragonfly. Wow. I hope I win!
Pls.
CansDaculus!!!
Always wanted to try a Dragonfly!
Two of the best names in the business! I have all Audioquest cables in my system! What are they? Rocket 33 single biwire speaker cables, Victoria interconnects, Coffee USB, Cinnamon optical, Forest optical, Cinnamon FireWire, and the list goes on...
My first time commenting, my first time entering a contest and my first time on the website.
Yes please
I really want this.
I've never won ANYTHING.
Let's change that......shall we?
I don;t need, but would love to give this pairing
Me, me, me!
This would be a major improvement for me over my smartphone earbuds
Wow, what a combo - yes please
Yes, please
Pairing the Audioquest Dragonfly DAC with the Grado SR80i is just so smart !
I'd love to hear these in my own home.
Currently attending university, and my laptop is my primary source. I would love to upgrade the audio experience.
would love to win.
Thanks for the opportunity to win such great audio gear!
New DragonFly and Grados, oh yes!
Count me in
I could use these!!!
=)
really could do with this...
I've been admiring the Dragonfly from afar for a long time. What a great pairing with the Grados.
I'd love to get my hands on this combo.
...if...
Count me in.
lets hope !
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