Recommendation between Sony SRS-X99 & Audio Pro Addon C5 with Audioquest Dragonfly Red

[alginonuk]

Hi

 

I have researched two options for Hi-Res Audio for my computer, it is used for Hi-Res Music, Spotify streaming, Podcasts, watching films and sound for my TV (PC is used in living room and connected to TV). These two options fit my budget and ease of purchase. I am interested in hearing other options, but I am limited on what I can order due time and which companies I can order from online.

 

Options

1) Sony SRS- X99
2) Audio Pro Addon C5 with Audioquest Dragonfly Red

 

My main concerns are sound quality of the speaker and ability to play hi-res music to the optimum. Do you have this setup or similar? Can you recommend it, or another option. Option 2 is also interesting as I can use the Dragonfly red with my laptop and Bose QC35 while mobile, but the audio is possibly not as good as the Sony.

 

As I said I am short on time to order these products as I am moving abroad and want to take advantage of reclaiming tax. So I would really appreciate quick responses, even if they are short and to the point.

 

Thanks very much in advance for any advice.

[Hanuman22]

I can only comment on AQ Dragonfly Red which i use with ASUS-Laptops/JRiver23/DragonflyRed/Sennheiser&Audeze headphones and occasionally to Bluetoothed desktop speakers.  TIDAL HIFI @ $20.per month for Hi-res streaming is better than Spotify.  And for $200, The AQ Dragonfly Red is amazing for the form factor, especially thru headphones. Didn't expect it to be that good.  Make sure you go to the AQ website and install the new RED update to the Dragonfly, worth it.  

[lucretius]

30 minutes ago, Hanuman22 said:

I can only comment on AQ Dragonfly Red which i use with ASUS-Laptops/JRiver23/DragonflyRed/Sennheiser&Audeze headphones and occasionally to Bluetoothed desktop speakers.  TIDAL HIFI @ $20.per month for Hi-res streaming is better than Spotify.  And for $200, The AQ Dragonfly Red is amazing for the form factor, especially thru headphones. Didn't expect it to be that good.  Make sure you go to the AQ website and install the new RED update to the Dragonfly, worth it.  

 

I concur with Hanuman22. I have the DragonFly Red but never heard the Sony SRS-X99. Honestly, I'd hesitate before putting any money into Sony's pockets -- I'd like to see them leave audio entirely.