$89.99
iFi GO link 2 Max — Portable USB Dongle DAC and Headphone Amplifier
$129.99
Description
GO link 2 Max
Better Sound, Beautifully Balanced.
Smartphones and laptops need to perform as many tasks as possible on a strict budget, meaning they aren’t designed for great sound. Audio is often left as an afterthought; these devices are built to be ‘good enough’ for basic music playback. Some don't even have a 3.5mm headphone jack at all, let alone a balanced 4.4mm one.
The GO link 2 Max is a USB-C dongle that transforms your phone, laptop, or PC into a powerful high-resolution audio source, allowing it to reveal new layers of depth in your music. Offering up to 241mW of output power and balanced architecture for improved dynamics, lower noise, and greater sonic control, it brings out the best in your headphones — not only improving what you have, but delivering more as your system evolves.
Its sophisticated dual DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) and powerful headphone amplifier circuitry are far superior to the audio tech contained within smart devices and computers.
Doubling Down.
The engine driving this small but mighty machine is a pair of ESS Sabre DAC chips, selected for their impressive yet power-efficient performance in portable DACs.
With a single DAC chip dedicated to each audio channel (left and right), instrument separation and definition is elevated, with every musician placed with pinpoint precision in the GO link 2 Max’s expansive soundstage.
Dynamics, Unlocked.
We’ve modified the GO link 2’s DAC chips to unlock Dynamic Range Enhancement (DRE), giving +6dB additional range between the loudest and quietest moments in your music.
From the gentle friction of fingers on guitar strings or brushes on a snare drum, to the triumphant crescendo of an orchestral peak or an anthemic final chorus, the GO link 2 Max brings music to life with electrifying vibrancy, making every moment more intense and engaging.
Distortion, Cut in Half.
The GO link 2 Max includes enhancements unlocked within the DAC chipset to minimise total harmonic distortion (THD), ensuring cleaner, purer listening.
Adjusting how the DAC chips correct for these factors significantly reduces the 2nd and 3rd harmonics, pushing the GO link 2 Max’s performance even further, and cutting distortion by over 50% compared to the original GO link Max.
Elevated by Nexis.
The GO link 2 Max includes compatibility with the iFi Nexis app for Android devices. Firmware updates can be completed over-the-air in moments, without the need for downloading files or using desktop computers.
In addition, iFi Nexis compatibility has opened the door to new customisation options. The GO link 2 Max offers two digital filter options – hybrid and linear – allowing users to fine-tune the sound profile to their tastes in real-time, along with a volume limiter for those looking for added control.
Crystal Clarity.
The DAC chipsets used for conversion inside the GO link 2 Max benefit from “Quad DAC+” and “Time Domain Jitter Eliminator” technologies. When combined with iFi’s dedicated GMT clock circuitry using a specialised crystal oscillator, this ensures ultra-low distortion, excellent clarity and impressive musical timing.
Do The Twist
The GO link 2 Max features a silver-plated copper cable with individual polymer insulation, in a “twisted pair” design. This setup reduces inductance and capacitance — and aids with noise rejection.
Accurate Adjustment
Adjusting volume by software reduces volume by decreasing data sent to the DACs, stripping away the details you’ve been searching for. Unlike many of its competitors, the GO link 2 Max uses hardware-based volume control, allowing you to adjust the volume without reducing quality.
What's in the Box:
- GO Link 2 Max
- USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- USB-C to Lightning Adapter
- 1 year Warranty Card / Quick Start Instructions
Specifications
| DIGITAL INPUTS | USB-C |
| HI-RES SUPPORT | PCM 384kHz; DSD256 |
| CHIPSET | 2x Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DACs by ESS |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUT | Balanced 4.4mm; S-Balanced* 3.5mm |
| RMS OUTPUT POWER | ≥241mW @ 32Ω; 4V @ 300Ω (Balanced); ≥100mW @ 32Ω; 2V @ 300Ω (S-Balanced*) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <0.7Ω (Balanced); <0.35Ω (S-Balanced*) |
| SNR & DNR | ≥130dBA (Balanced @ 600Ω); ≥125dBA (S-Balanced @ 600Ω) |
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