iFi Audio GO Link Max - Portable Headphone DAC AMP

iFi Audio GO Link Max - Portable Headphone DAC AMP

Sale price  £74.00 Regular price  £79.00
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iFi Audio GO Link Max - Portable Headphone DAC AMP

iFi Audio GO Link Max - Portable Headphone DAC AMP

Sale price  £74.00 Regular price  £79.00

Portability. Versatility. Maximised.

Our smallest DAC gets its biggest upgrade.

Small Size, Big Difference.

Hi-Res music is more accessible than ever, with a growing number of streaming services bringing high quality audio to the masses.

More 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.

The GO link Max is the perfect pocket-sized solution for Hi-Res listeners both new and old.

It’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.

For seasoned enthusiasts, the balanced 4.4mm output is the perfect addition to all the features brought over from the multi award-winning GO link, offering simplicity and unrivalled portability when taking your high-end gear on the go.

The 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.

Pocket Powerhouse.

When it comes to listening with headphones, modern portable devices such as smartphones are riddled with compromise. Many don’t have a headphone socket at all, and even the best adapters are severely limited in their output volume.

With the GO link Max, you can take the power back with up to 241mW of output, which is around 5 times more power than the headphone socket of a MacBook Pro.

More 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.

Bringing the Balance.

The GO link Max is our smallest and most portable balanced DAC yet.

The GO link Max’s balanced circuitry extends the interference elimination technology typically found in balanced audio cables, to the entire audio system.

Our proprietary S-Balanced technology brings this same advantage to the 3.5mm port, providing a superior single-ended experience exclusive to iFi. Every listener, regardless of their headphone choice, benefits from balanced design.

With 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.

Little DAC, Big Heart.

At the beating heart of this pocket rocket lies a pair of the renowned ESS ES9219 Sabre DAC chips.

With a DAC chip dedicated to each channel, 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.

We 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.

Playlists 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.

Features

  • Improved DAC setup - Dual ESS Sabre DAC chips form a balanced circuit
  • Balanced 4.4mm output, providing up to 241mW power
  • Dynamic Range Enhancement technology and THD compensation
  • Plug-and-play with USB-C ports
  • Hi-res audio: 32-bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD 256/11.3MHz
  • Silver-plated copper conductors, twisted for high signal purity
  • Gold-plated USB-C connector and headphone sockets
  • Flexible cable aids portability and reduces stress on USB sockets

Package Includes

  • iFi Audio GO link Max
  • USB-A Male to USB-C Female Adapter
  • Quick Start Card
  • Instruction Card

Technical Specifications

  • Input: USB-C
  • Hi-Res Audio Support: PCM 384kHz; DSD256 (11.3MHz)
  • DAC: Dual Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by ESS
  • Headphone Outputs: Balanced: 4.4mm / S-Balanced: 3.5mm
  • Output Power: Balanced (4.4mm) ≥241mW at 32Ω; ≥4V at 300Ω / S-Balanced (3.5mm) ≥100mW at 32Ω; ≥2V at 300Ω
  • Output Impedance: Balanced (4.4mm) <0.35Ω / S-Balanced (3.5mm): <0.7Ω
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): Balanced 130dB(A) at 600Ω (20Hz-20kHz) / S-Balanced: 125dB(A) at 600Ω (20Hz-20kHz)
  • Dynamic Range (DNR): Balanced 130dB(A) at 600Ω (20Hz-20kHz) / S-Balanced: 125dB(A) at 600Ω (20Hz-20kHz)
  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): Balanced ≤0.0016% at 2.4V (32Ω, 20Hz-20kHz) / S-Balanced: ≤0.0015% at 1.27V (32Ω, 20Hz-20kHz)
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz-80kHz (-3dB)
  • Power Consumption: No Signal ~0.6W / Max Signal: ~3.2W
  • Dimensions: 150mm (+10/-5) x 15mm x 10mm 5.9" (+0.4/-0.2) x 0.6" x 0.4")
  • Net Weight: 14.5g (0.51 oz)

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