ifi Audio GO link 2
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Specifications
- HI-RES SUPPORT
- PCM 384kHz; DSD256
- CHIPSET
- Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by ESS
- HEADPHONE OUTPUT
- S-Balanced* 3.5mm
- RMS OUTPUT POWER
- ≥1.59V/79mW @ 32Ω; ≥2.0V/14mW @ 300Ω
- OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
- <0.4Ω
- SNR
- ≥125dBA (2.05V)
- DNR
- ≥125dBA @ 0dBFS
- THD+N
- ≤0.0015% (1.27V @ 32Ω)
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 10Hz-80kHz (-0.5dB)
- POWER CONSUMPTION
- No signal ~02W; Max signal ~1W
- DIMENSIONS
- 137 x 12 x 7.6mm (5.4 x 0.47 x 0.31”)
- NET WEIGHT
- 7.8g (0.30oz)
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- US and UK - 12 months*\nEU - 24 month*
Manufacturer's Description — ifi Audio
Smaller and lighter than ever, the GO link 2 instantly transforms your phone, laptop, or PC into a high-resolution music player.
Better Sound, Made Simple.
Smartphones and laptops need to perform as many tasks as possible on a strict budget, meaning they aren’t designed for great sound. With audio often left as an afterthought, these devices are built to be ‘good enough’ for basic music playback. With Lossless and Hi-Res music more available than ever, there’s a growing expectation for better quality than what phone and laptop manufacturers provide. The GO link 2 breaks this barrier, bypassing the internals of your device and transforming it into a high-resolution music player
HI-RES AUDIO
Hi-Res Unlocked.
At the heart of the GO link 2 is an award-winning ESS Sabre DAC chipset. Offering incredible performance in a compact, power-efficient package, it’s the perfect choice to enhance your on-the-go listening. With Spotify finally bringing Lossless audio to their listeners, and services like Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz and more bringing up to 192kHz Hi-Res audio to the masses, the GO link 2 can bring the best out of it all. With Hi-Res support up to PCM 384kHz and DSD256, the GO link 2 goes beyond streaming and readies you for building a Hi-Res music library of your own.
Lightweight
Small Size. Big Statement.
With the GO link already famed for its compact size and feather-light weight, we challenged ourselves to take this standout feature even further. Hitting the scales at 8% smaller and an impressive 29% lighter than its predecessor, the GO link 2 takes the crown as our smallest and lightest DAC ever.
Powered by Nexis.
The GO link 2 is the first model in the GO link range to include full compatibility with the iFi Nexis app.
Firmware updates can be completed over-the-air in moments, without the need for downloaded files or desktop computers.
In addition, iFi Nexis compatibility opens the door to new customisation options. The GO link 2 offers two digital filters - hybrid and linear - allowing users to fine-tune the sound profile to their tastes.
*All iFi Nexis functionality – including firmware updates, filter selection and volume limiting – are additional features exclusive to Android devices.
Distortion, Defeated.
At high levels, harmonic distortion can result in a harsh or muddy listening experience that no longer represents the original audio. The GO link 2 includes enhancements unlocked within the DAC chipset to minimise harmonic distortion for a cleaner, purer sound. By adjusting how the DAC chip corrects for these factors, distortion has been reduced by up to 62% compared to the original GO link.
Balanced Performance For Everyone.
Balanced audio circuitry reduces signal noise and crosstalk, but typically isn’t compatible with single-ended headphones using a 3.5mm connection.
This is where we differ. The GO link 2 is the latest device to incorporate our proprietary S-Balanced technology. By applying balanced circuitry principles to a single-ended headphone output, crosstalk between headphone channels is cut in half, for maximum performance and minimum interference.
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