JitterBug – Flight Manual

EN Instructions in English are available at the link below.

ES L as instrucciones de instalación en el español se encuentran disponibles en el enlace que
se indica a continuación.
FR Les instructions d’installation en français sont disponibles au lien suivant.
DE Eine Anleitung in englischer Sprache ist unter dem unten stehenden Link verfügbar. AudioQuest JitterBug USB Filter
NL Instructies in het Nederlands zijn beschikbaar via onderstaande link.
ZH 安  裝說明請詳見下列網址連結. JitterBug is designed to remove unwanted noise currents and parasitic resonances
JA 日  本語 のインストールガイドは下記リンク先でご覧いただけます。 from both the data (communication) and Vbus (power) lines of USB ports. JitterBug
KO 한  국어로 작성된 설치 지침은 아래 링크에서 볼 수 있습니다. meets all USB 2.0 speed specifications. JitterBug’s excellent performance is the result
RU Инструкции по установке на русском языке можно найти по ссылке ниже. of careful design and craftsmanship, comprehensive technical measurements, and
IT Le istruzioni per l’installazione in italiano sono disponibili nel link indicato in basso. thorough listening tests.
PT Pode encontrar as instruções de instalação em português através do link em baixo. JitterBug is extremely easy to use and will offer reliable results for many years to come.
PL Instrukcja w języku polskim są dostępne w linku poniżej. It can be used with external USB digital-to-analog converters (DACs), mobile phones
TH ค�ำ แนะนำ�ในการติดตัง้ ไทยมีจดั ไว้ให้ผา่ นลิงค์ตอ่ ไปนี่ี้ and portable media devices, and network streaming/storage devices. AudioQuest
https://www.audioquest.com/jitterbug/manual offers the following recommendations:
Using with External USB DACs (excluding DragonFly) Using with External USB Peripherals
1. Shut down all audio applications (such as iTunes, JRiver, Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify, ¡¡ When listening to music, USB DAC users should avoid connecting additional USB
Windows Media Player, or any other application you currently use to play music). devices (such as printers, cameras, and hard drives) to the computer. The reason
for this is simple: Each additional device requires valuable resources, and, as
2. Insert JitterBug into any one of your computer’s available greater demands are placed on the bus, the computer’s overall sonic performance
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¡¡ The USB 3.0 standard includes SuperSpeed transfer mode, which permits data rates 1. Many receivers, DACs, and automobiles include USB input ports that are compatible
of up to 5Gbit/s—more than 10 times the speed of the previous USB 2.0 standard— with iOS and Android-based devices. When mobile devices are connected to these
offering an obvious advantage for those who are transferring large amounts of data. inputs, users can play music from streaming services or from the mobile device’s
However, in terms of audio performance, there is no practical application for USB 3.0. internal memory.
In fact, hard drives and other devices running at the USB 3.0 specification are terribly
While this is extremely convenient, mobile phones and other portable media
noisy and only further pollute the bus.
devices have the potential to create very noisy electrical environments. To improve
When used with USB 3.0 devices, JitterBug purposely decelerates the device to USB 2.0 the playback performance of your mobile phone or portable media device, first plug
specifications. JitterBug’s dual-circuitry works on both the data (communication) a JitterBug into the associated USB input port.
and vbus (power) lines of USB ports: The latter reduces noise and prevents EMI and
2. A USB memory stick can also function as a
RFI from contaminating the associated digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and/or
portable media device. If you play files from
cable. The former minimizes parasitic resonances created by the computer and USB
a USB memory stick, we recommend that you
bus, and is optimized to remove noise above the USB 2.0 frequency specification,
plug a JitterBug in between the memory stick
making it ideal for audio playback.
and the associated USB input port.
When transferring large amounts of data, we suggest that you remove JitterBug
¡¡ JitterBug draws no power from the source. It
from your device. Simply reinstall JitterBug prior to your next listening session.
will not inhibit the mobile device’s ability to
charge its battery.
Using with Network Streaming 2. Networked Attached Storage (NAS) devices are very popular and attractive solutions
for storing large media libraries. Many NAS devices include USB ports for connecting
and Storage Devices external devices, such as additional hard drives. Plugging JitterBug(s) into the USB
port(s) on the NAS—again, irrespective of the port(s) being in use or not—may
Network streaming devices primarily send and receive media files over an IP network.
improve the overall sonic performance of your system.
However, many of these devices include USB input ports. Here are some suggestions for
improving the overall audio performance of a system that relies on network equipment: 3. Routers, such as an Apple Airport Express, may include a USB port. These ports
are often intended for connecting USB printers or other such devices. Plugging a
1. Besides an Ethernet connection, many of today’s streamers include one or more USB
JitterBug into this port, regardless of whether the port has a device connected to it,
input ports. These ports can offer compatibility with mobile devices (such as iOS or
can improve the sound of your network audio system.
Android), or they may be designed to work with mass storage devices (such as hard
drives or memory sticks). In either circumstance, plugging a JitterBug into these ports
can improve the overall sound of your streamer—even when nothing is connected
to the port. Therefore, irrespective of the port being in use, the JitterBug filter(s)
may significantly improve your system’s overall performance—even when music is
being played through a completely separate digital input. Typically, streamers will
offer two USB ports—one on the front and one on the back. In these cases, you
should feel free to use JitterBugs on both ports. However, we’ve encountered rare eSATA

instances in which a streamer provides as many as six USB ports. In these rare cases,
we again recommend using no more than two JitterBugs per USB bus system. If you
are unsure of how many USB buses exist on your streamer, err on the side of caution:
Presume that it has only one bus and that two JitterBugs will suffice. Network Attached Storage
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Partner JitterBug with DragonFly Further Preventive Medicine
Slightly larger than JitterBug, DragonFly is a USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter), In addition to JitterBug, AudioQuest offers RCA and XLR Noise-Stopper Caps. Noise-
preamplifier, and headphone amplifier. It bypasses the audio circuitry in laptops, Stopper Caps prevent radio-frequency interference—the archenemy of dynamics and
computers, and smartphones to deliver cleaner, clearer, more naturally beautiful music clarity—from entering your system through unused inputs. Noise-Stopper Caps work
to headphones, powered speakers, or complete audio systems. To further reduce noise just as well for analog connections (RCA and XLR) as they do for digital (S/PDIF and AES/
and resonances, use JitterBug with DragonFlys Black and Red in series (with DragonFly EBU) connections. To reduce the amount of RF interference that enters your system,
plugged directly into JitterBug) and/or in parallel (with JitterBug plugged into a we recommend “capping” all unused RCA and XLR (analog and digital) inputs. You’ll be
separate USB port within the host computer). rewarded with a blacker background, deeper soundstage, and a richer, more satisfying
overall listening experience.
Note: Because some of JitterBug’s filtering is included in DragonFly Cobalt, a JitterBug is
not necessary and not recommended with mobile devices or when only one USB port is For more information, visit:
available. When using Cobalt, you can still optimize the digital audio from a computer, car https://www.audioquest.com/accessories/audio-enhancements/noise-stopper-caps
stereo, or other hardware by adding a JitterBug (in parallel only) into a different USB port.

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 DragonFly ®

USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp

Naturally Beautiful Sound is Right at Your Fingertips

Whatever music turns you on, wherever you are, an AudioQuest DragonFly USB DAC
delivers inspiring, dynamic, and beautiful sound to earbuds, headphones, powered
speakers, or complete audio systems.

With a DragonFly, music appreciation and exploration are limitless: Plug into an
Apple or Windows® computer or connect to an iOS® or Android mobile device. Play
YouTube or Vimeo videos. Go hunting on Bandcamp or SoundCloud. Explore playlists
on Spotify or Pandora. Stream high-res audio from Tidal or Qobuz. No matter the choice
of musical pleasure, DragonFly delivers beautiful sound, unraveling the emotional
expression and nuance that makes music and movies so enjoyable. For more info, visit
https://www.audioquest.com/page/aq-dragonfly-series.html.

DragonFly DragonFly DragonFly

Black Red Cobalt
NightOwl Carbon
Around-the-Ear Closed-Back Headphones
NightOwl Carbon represents a comprehensive rethinking of headphone design,
featuring several materials and technologies never before applied to headphones.
¡¡ “Liquid Wood” earcups, made from sustainable materials, with a beautiful Carbon
Grey metallic finish
¡ ¡ 50mm biocellulose pistonic drivers with a patented split-gap motor for an
exceptionally smooth frequency response and uncommonly low distortion
¡¡ Closed-back design with aperiodic venting provides outstanding isolation from
external noise
¡¡ Innovative suspension system minimizes harmful resonances while enabling an
extraordinarily light, comfortable fit
¡¡ Low-distortion headphone cable uses materials and technologies derived from
AudioQuest loudspeaker cables
Every aspect of NightOwl’s design was carefully optimized for high levels of sonic,
ergonomic, and aesthetic performance, while maintaining an unwavering focus on
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September 2019