iFi Audio GO Link Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier
The iFi Audio GO link is a must have for anyone looking for an enhanced audio experience. Its sophisticated DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) and headphone amplifier circuits are sure to give you a significant boost in sound quality, allowing you to enjoy a truly immersive listening experience. With the iFi Audio GO LINK, you can take your listening experience to the next level without breaking the bank. Don't settle for less - upgrade your sound with the iFi Audio GO LINK!
This versatile device will improve your sound quality, whether you need to connect your wired headphones and earphones to digital devices that don't have 3.5mm headphone outputs or to improve the sound from devices that have a headphone jack.
A flexible friend
On one end of the GO LINK is a USB-C connector, and on the other is a DAC and headphone amplifier circuit, both housed in robust yet lightweight magnesium alloy housings.
There is a 6cm length of flexible cable in between – this helps with practicality, allowing the DAC/amplifier to be angled towards the listener and reducing the strain on the USB port where the GO link is connected.
DAC is the ticket
At the heart of the GO link is a high-performance, energy-efficient DAC chip from ESS Technology's Saber HiFi series – the ES9219MQ/Q – which takes advantage of the 32-bit HyperStream III architecture.
This combines with Quad DAC+ and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator technologies, plus our dedicated clock circuit using a specialized crystal oscillator, to achieve ultra-low distortion, excellent clarity and impressive dynamic range.
Rarely implemented high-end features such as adjustable analog gain with DRE (Dynamic Range Enhancement) plus technologies to reduce THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) and crosstalk are possible thanks to the advanced specification of the DAC chip.
Make a twist
The cable connecting both sections together uses silver-plated copper conductors with individual polymer insulation in a 'twisted pair' configuration.
This rotary twisting helps to optimize inductance and capacitance and also helps to reject noise. The sound of the GO Link is not affected by electromagnetic interference collected from nearby electrical sources.
No distortion means you're ready to dance without distractions.
Move to the music
Unlike other headphone dongles, GO link does not rely on software volume controls in connected digital devices. This can adversely affect the sound resolution.
Instead, the volume adjustment on the connected device controls the volume level in the GO Link DAC, not the phone, tablet or computer. This hardware volume control is another feature that helps deliver the GO link's superior audio performance.
High resolutions in magnificent colors
The GO link's high-resolution audio credentials are very impressive considering its small size and price.
PCM at 32-bit/384kHz
DSD at 11.2MHz (DSD256)
MQA
The LED changes color to indicate the incoming audio format – PCM, DSD or MQA – and the PCM/DSD sample rate.
Heaven for headphones
The GO link headphone amplifier is powered by a gold-plated 3.5mm jack, incorporating our S-Balanced configuration to reduce noise and crosstalk.
It delivers an output power of 70 mW into 32 ohms and a maximum output voltage of 2.05 V into 600 ohms. This gives it enough power to drive headphones likely to be used with the GO connection and easily outperforms the headphone outputs built into smart devices and computers.
