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iFi GO link Max — Portable USB Dongle DAC and Headphone Amplifier
$129.95
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Description
GO link Max by iFi Audio
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 enables corded headphones and earphones to connect to digital devices that don’t have a 3.5mm headphone output, but do have a USB or Lightning port. And even if your device does have a headphone socket, the GO link delivers a big sonic upgrade. This is because its sophisticated DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) and headphone amp circuitry are superior to the audio tech contained within smart devices and computers.
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.
Plug and play.
At one end of the GO link Max is a USB-C connector, and at the other is the DAC and headphone amp circuitry, both housed in robust yet lightweight magnesium alloy enclosures.
While it's slightly larger than the standard GO link in order to accommodate the additional power and circuitry, the dongle remains pocketable and portable.
The GO link Max also includes a USB-C to USB-A adapter for connecting to older computers, along with a USB-C to Lightning adapter for use with select iPhone and iPad devices.
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.
Its balanced circuitry extends the interference elimination technology typically found in balanced audio cables, to the entire audio system. Use the 4.4mm balanced output jack for most power.
Our proprietary S-Balanced technology even brings benefits 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 DACs, 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 more music that gives you that ‘just one more song’ feeling every time you listen.
Dynamic Delight.
The Sabre DAC’s Dynamic Range Enhancement (DRE) allows for greater contrast between the loudest and quietest sound.
Every crescendo rings louder and every intimate moment of quiet sits more peacefully, filling your listening sessions with the life, energy and immersion your music deserves.
With the GO link Max, we push this further, combining DRE with our own developments and enhancements. The result is an exceptional +6dB of additional dynamic range.
To your ears, this effectively doubles the difference between the loudest and quietest sounds, so you can feel the soaring highs and deepest lows in your music, perfectly presented.
Gain Control, Lose Nothing.
Digital volume controls are the hidden enemy of modern Hi-Res audio. When you lower the volume on a phone, tablet, or computer, the output can be lowered artificially by reducing data sent to the DAC — resulting in a significant loss of audio quality. While many dongle DACs accept this trade-off, at iFi, we don’t settle for less... even in our most accessible products.
The GO link Max features a hardware-based volume control that overrides this typical behaviour. When you adjust the volume on your device, the change occurs directly in the DAC chip. This ensures that maximum detail is retained, and you can enjoy the full richness of your Hi-Res music at any volume.
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