iFi GO Link MAX Portable USB-C DAC/Headphone Amplifer Dongle
$119.00
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ARRIVING DECEMBER 2024
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Portability. Versatility. Maximised.
Our smallest DAC gets its biggest upgrade.
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.
5x more headphone power
GO Link Max Output: 241mW
MacBook Pro Output*: 49mW
Calculated at 32 ohms according to Apples’s stated RMS voltage
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.
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 is 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 product.
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.
Features & Specifications
| Chipsets | ESS Sabre ES9219 |
| Input | USB-C |
| Outputs | 4.4mm Balanced |
| 3.5mm S-Balanced | |
| Maximum Supported Sample Rate | PCM 384kHz |
| DSD256 | |
| Output Power (RMS) | 241mW @ 32Ω; 4V @ 300Ω via 4.4mm |
| 100mW @ 32Ω; 2V @ 300Ω via 3.5mm | |
| Output Impedance | 0.35Ω via 4.4mm; 0.7Ω via 3.5mm |
| SNR | 130dBA via 4.4mm; 125dBA via 3.5mm |
| DNR | 130dBA via 4.4mm; 125dBA via 3.5mm |
| THD+N | ≤0.0016% @ 32Ω 2.4V via 4.4mm; ≤0.0015% @ 32Ω 1.27V via 3.5mm |
| Power Consumption | No Signal ~0.6W; Max Signal ~3.2W |
| Dimensions | 150x15x10mm (5.9 x 0.59 x 0.39”) |
| Weight | 14.5g (0.51 oz) |
| *12 months typical or as permitted/required by local reseller laws. | |
| **Specifications are subject to change without notice. | |
| ^See FAQ at ifi-audio.com for more information. | |
| ***The image colour may differ from the actual product due to lighting. Please refer to the product itself for accuracy. |
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