iFi Audio GO Link 2 MAX Portable USB-C DAC IF0312031

The iFi Audio GO link 2 Max is a pocket-sized USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier designed to transform a phone, tablet, laptop or computer into a high-resolution audio source. Its dual-DAC architecture dedicates one ESS Sabre DAC chip to each audio channel for improved channel separation, definition and dynamic performance.

With both balanced 4.4 mm and S-Balanced 3.5 mm headphone outputs, the GO link 2 Max can deliver up to 241mW into 32 ohms from its balanced output. It supports high-resolution PCM playback up to 384kHz and DSD256 while maintaining an exceptionally compact 11.5 g (0.40 oz) design.

Dynamic Range Enhancement provides an additional 6dB of dynamic range, while Quad DAC+, Time Domain Jitter Eliminator technology and iFi's dedicated GMT clock circuitry are designed to minimize distortion and timing errors. Hardware-based volume control adjusts listening level without reducing the digital data sent to the DAC.

The GO link 2 Max is also compatible with the iFi Nexis app. On compatible Android devices, Nexis provides over-the-air firmware updates, volume limiting and a choice of hybrid or linear digital filters.

Features:

• Dual ESS Sabre DACs - Uses two ESS DAC chips with one dedicated to each audio channel.
• Hi-Res Audio Support - Supports PCM playback up to 384kHz and DSD256.
• 4.4 mm Balanced Output - Balanced headphone connection delivers up to 241mW into 32 ohms and 4V into 300 ohms.
• 3.5 mm S-Balanced Output - Provides up to 100mW into 32 ohms and 2V into 300 ohms.
• Dynamic Range Enhancement - DRE provides an additional 6dB of dynamic range.
• Low Distortion Design - DAC chipset enhancements reduce second and third harmonic distortion, with iFi specifying more than 50% lower distortion compared with the GO link Max.
• Quad DAC+ Technology - ESS DAC technology contributes to low distortion and high-resolution conversion.
• Time Domain Jitter Eliminator - Works with iFi's dedicated GMT clock circuitry and specialized crystal oscillator for precise digital timing.
• Hardware Volume Control - Adjusts output volume without reducing the digital data delivered to the DACs.
• iFi Nexis Support - Provides additional configuration and firmware functionality on compatible devices.
• Selectable Digital Filters - Hybrid and linear digital filter options are available through iFi Nexis on Android devices.
• Silver-Plated Copper Cable - Uses individually polymer-insulated conductors in a twisted-pair configuration to reduce inductance, capacitance and susceptibility to interference.
• USB-C Connectivity - Connects directly to compatible USB-C audio sources.
• Ultra-Portable Design - Weighs only 11.5 g (0.40 oz) for easy portable use.

Specifications:

• Model: GO link 2 Max
• Manufacturer Part Number: IF0312031
• UPC: 5061043053458
• Product Type: Portable USB-C DAC / Headphone Amplifier
• Digital Input: USB-C
• DAC Chipset: 2x Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DACs by ESS
• Hi-Res Support: PCM 384kHz; DSD256
• Headphone Outputs: 4.4 mm Balanced; 3.5 mm S-Balanced
• Balanced Output Power: ≥241mW @ 32Ω; 4V @ 300Ω
• S-Balanced Output Power: ≥100mW @ 32Ω; 2V @ 300Ω
• Balanced Output Impedance: <0.7Ω
• S-Balanced Output Impedance: <0.35Ω
• Balanced SNR & DNR: ≥130dBA @ 600Ω
• S-Balanced SNR & DNR: ≥125dBA @ 600Ω
• Balanced THD+N: ≤0.0007% at 2.4V @ 32Ω
• S-Balanced THD+N: ≤0.001% at 1.27V @ 32Ω
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 80 kHz (-3dB)
• App Support: iFi Nexis

Dimensions & Weight:

• Dimensions: 143 x 15 x 9.4 mm (5.6" x 0.6" x 0.37")
• Net Weight: 11.5 g (0.40 oz)