iFi Audio GO Link Max Portable USB DAC / Headphone Amp

GO Link Max Portable USB DAC / Headphone Amplifier Dongle, by iFi Audio.

The GO link Max is the perfect pocket-sized solution for Hi-Res listeners both new and old. It is 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 4.4 mm 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.

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.

The GO link Max’s balanced circuitry extends the interference elimination technology typically found in balanced audio cables, to the entire audio system.

iFi Audio's proprietary S-Balanced technology brings this same advantage to the 3.5 mm port, providing a superior single-ended experience. Every listener, regardless of their headphone choice, benefits from balanced design.

Features

• Pocket-sized hi-res USB DAC / Headphone Amplifier.
• Balanced 4.4 mm + Single-Ended 3.5 mm Connections.
• Delivers up to 5x more power than a MacBook Pro headphone output.
• ESS ES9219 Sabre DAC chipset.
• Dynamic Range Enhancement Signal Processing.
• Hardware-based volume control.

Specifications

• Chipsets: ESS Sabre ES9219
• Input: USB-C
• Outputs: 4.4 mm Balanced / 3.5 mm S-Balanced
• Maximum Supported Sample Rates: PCM 384 kHz / DSD 256
• Output Power (RMS): 241 mW @ 32 Ω / 4 V @ 300 Ω via 4.4 mm / 100 mW @ 32 Ω / 2 V @ 300 Ω via 3.5 mm
• Output Impedance: 0.35 Ω via 4.4 mm / 0.7 Ω via 3.5 mm
• SNR: 130 dBA via 4.4 mm / 125 dBA via 3.5 mm
• DNR: 130 dBA via 4.4 mm / 125 dBA via 3.5 mm
• THD+N: ≤0.0016 % @ 32 Ω 2.4 V via 4.4 mm / ≤0.0015 % @ 32 Ω 1.27 V via 3.5 mm
• Power Consumption: No Signal 0.6 W / Max Signal 3.2 W
• Dimensions: 150 x 15 x 10 mm
• Weight: 14.5 g

Included

• 1 x GO Link Max
• 1 x USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
• 1 x Warranty + Documentation

More Information

• GO Link Max, by iFi Audio