{"product_id":"ifi-audio-go-link-max-portable-headphone-dac-amp","title":"iFi Audio GO Link Max - Portable Headphone DAC AMP","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field us_custom_98f19f40 type_text catch_line color_link_inherit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w-post-elm-value\"\u003ePortability. Versatility. Maximised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field us_custom_a7d2d578 type_text catch_line_caption color_link_inherit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w-post-elm-value\"\u003eOur smallest DAC gets its biggest upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmall Size, Big Difference.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column dp2-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-Res music is more accessible than ever, with a growing number of streaming services bringing high quality audio to the masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore and more music lovers are discovering the benefits of higher quality streaming, while seasoned audiophiles are eager to explore the portable possibilities of their high-end headphones and IEMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO link Max is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperfect pocket-sized solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor Hi-Res listeners both new and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s the perfect first step for new listeners, opening the door to previously undiscovered details in your favourite music while including features that set the stage for your audio journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seasoned enthusiasts, the balanced 4.4mm output is the perfect addition to all the features brought over from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emulti award-winning GO link\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering simplicity and unrivalled portability when taking your high-end gear on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO link Max is your plug-and-play gateway to incredible audio quality – simply connect, plug in your headphones, and immerse yourself in superior sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePocket Powerhouse.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to listening with headphones,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodern portable devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as smartphones are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eriddled with compromise\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many don’t have a headphone socket at all, and even the best adapters are severely limited in their output volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the GO link Max, you can take the power back with up to 241mW of output, which is around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 times more power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan the headphone socket of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacBook Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore output doesn’t just mean more volume, though. With the power of the GO link Max behind them, your headphones can articulate fine detail and definition in a way that’s simply not possible with a standard headphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBringing the Balance.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column dp2-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO link Max is our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmallest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eportable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebalanced DAC yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO link Max’s balanced circuitry extends the interference elimination technology typically found in balanced audio cables, to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eentire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eaudio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esystem\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur proprietary S-Balanced technology brings this same advantage to the 3.5mm port, providing a superior single-ended experience exclusive to iFi.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery listener\u003c\/strong\u003e, regardless of their headphone choice,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebenefits from balanced design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith both options available in the GO link Max, you can enjoy crystal-clear detail and channel separation today and still be ready for tomorrow’s upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLittle DAC, Big Heart.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beating heart of this pocket rocket lies a pair of the renowned ESS ES9219 Sabre DAC chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ededicated to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echannel\u003c\/strong\u003e, each instrument is clearly separated and defined. Shut your eyes and you will feel the band playing on stage in front of you, with each musician precisely positioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then push performance further by adding some in-house tech of our own, to ensure elimination of jitter and distortion for crystal clarity and refined musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaylists will pull you in like never before, and you can look forward to moreish music that gives you that ‘just one more song’ feeling every time you listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featcol\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved DAC setup - Dual ESS Sabre DAC chips form a balanced circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 4.4mm output, providing up to 241mW power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range Enhancement technology and THD compensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-play with USB-C ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-res audio: 32-bit\/384kHz PCM and native DSD 256\/11.3MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-plated copper conductors, twisted for high signal purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated USB-C connector and headphone sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible cable aids portability and reduces stress on USB sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFi Audio GO link Max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A Male to USB-C Female Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featcol scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Res Audio Support: PCM 384kHz; DSD256 (11.3MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC: Dual Bit-Perfect DSD \u0026amp; DXD DAC by ESS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Outputs: Balanced: 4.4mm \/ S-Balanced: 3.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Power: Balanced (4.4mm) ≥241mW at 32Ω; ≥4V at 300Ω \/ S-Balanced (3.5mm) ≥100mW at 32Ω; ≥2V at 300Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: Balanced (4.4mm) \u0026lt;0.35Ω \/ S-Balanced (3.5mm): \u0026lt;0.7Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): Balanced 130dB(A) at 600Ω (20Hz-20kHz) \/ S-Balanced: 125dB(A) at 600Ω (20Hz-20kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range (DNR): Balanced 130dB(A) at 600Ω (20Hz-20kHz) \/ S-Balanced: 125dB(A) at 600Ω (20Hz-20kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): Balanced ≤0.0016% at 2.4V (32Ω, 20Hz-20kHz) \/ S-Balanced: ≤0.0015% at 1.27V (32Ω, 20Hz-20kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 10Hz-80kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Consumption: No Signal ~0.6W \/ Max Signal: ~3.2W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 150mm (+10\/-5) x 15mm x 10mm 5.9\" (+0.4\/-0.2) x 0.6\" x 0.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Weight: 14.5g (0.51 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"iFi audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56215593058690,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/6652\/0962\/files\/Go-link-Max_w08.webp?v=1768427732","url":"https:\/\/premiumhomeaudio.co.uk\/products\/ifi-audio-go-link-max-portable-headphone-dac-amp","provider":"Premium Home Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}