iFi Audio GO Pod Wearable HD Bluetooth DAC + Headphone Amp

GO Pod by iFi Audio ­is a pair of wearable Bluetooth DAC / headphone amps designed to make your premium in-ear monitors (IEMs) wireless. It is the first device in the world to support Hi-Res 96kHz/24bits with LDAC and Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Bluetooth codecs on TWS.

Given the quality of the GO pod’s circuitry, when combined with a well-chosen pair of high-performance IEMs, the resulting sound is far in advance of any other true wireless earbuds or Bluetooth headphones.

Using a pair of GO pods is simple. First, detach the cable from your favourite IEMs and connect the earpieces to the left and right pods. Then, pair the pods with your source device (a smartphone, for example) and hook the ergonomically designed ear loops around your ears to ensure a comfortable fit… the result is unrivalled TWS (True Wireless Stereo) headphone sound.

Qualcomm’s 24-bit aptX Adaptive format is also covered, offering sample rates of up to 96kHz, with the additional benefit of QHS (Qualcomm High Speed) providing an extra 300kbps of bandwidth. Other supported codecs include regular aptX, AAC and SBC. This means that every possible source device is handled at the highest audio resolution its Bluetooth specification allows.

IEM manufacturers use a variety of connection types, but whichever is used by your favourite brand iFi has it covered. The GO pod’s detachable ear loop contains the IEM connector, and these are interchangeable.

The standard GO pod package contains 0.78 mm 2-pin and MMCX connectors. Please note that Pentaconn, T2 and A2DC connectors are available separately.

True wireless earbuds rely on the SoC (System on a Chip) solution to integrate the requisite tech into a tiny space. Crucial stages like Bluetooth decoding, digital-to-analogue conversion and amplification are all-in-one to save space and cost. This compromises sound quality.

The GO pod is distinctly different. Each critical stage is designed separately and optimised individually to ensure excellent sound quality – Bluetooth, DAC and amplification. Much like top-level hi-fi loudspeakers, high-quality corded IEMs are engineered for sonic excellence, combining multiple hi-tech drive units to transmit sound directly into your ear canal.

Specifications

• Auto Impedance Detection: 16 / 32 / 64 / 300 Ω
• Total Harmonic Distortion: + Noise ≤0.002% (1 KHz / 32 Ω) @ (20-20 KHz)
• Output Max Power: 120 mW @ 32 Ω; 4V@300Ω
  • 16 Ω： ≥0.98 V / 60 mW
  • 32 Ω： ≥1.96 V / 120 mW
  • 64 Ω： ≥2.77 V / 120 mW
  • 300 Ω：≥4.0 V / 53 mW
• SNR: 32 Ω ≥ 129 dB (A) / 300 Ω ≥ 132 dB (A)
• THD+N: ≤0.002 % (1 kHz / 32 Ω)
• Bluetooth version: 5.2
• Bluetooth Codecs: LDAC, LHDC / HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
• Bluetooth Chipset: Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series
• Frequency Response: 10-20 kHz (-3 dB) LDAC
• Dimensions (GO Pod): 43.5 x 16.4 x 9.5 mm
• Dimensions (Charging Case): 116 x 76 x 38.5 mm
• Net Weight: GO pod 12 g / Case 126 g
• Power System: 5 V / 1 A or 5 V / 2 A Qi certified charger
• Battery: GO Pod 180 mAh / Case 1500 mAh

Included

• 2 x GO Pod (Left / Right)
• 1 x Charging Case
• 2 x Connectors (2-Pin / MMCX)
• 1 x USB Charging Cable

More Information

• GO Pod, by iFi Audio