{"product_id":"ifi-gbkensei","title":"iFi Audio GO Bar Kensei Ultraportable DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eiFi Go Bar Kensei\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate GO Bar.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust as a Kensei deserves an exceptional blade, an audiophile deserves an exceptional DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForged for Masters of Audio.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGO bar Kensei is akin to a legendary sword meticulously forged for a Kensei. Embodying the dedication of a master swordsmith, we focused on purity, balance, and refinement to reveal the true essence of your music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing cutting-edge Japanese audio processing technology: K2HD, and improved power supply and clock circuitry, the Kensei represents the pinnacle of our journey of refinement in the GO bar range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether youre commuting, working remotely, or traveling for pleasure, the GO bar Kensei offers a perfectly portable solution to elevate your headphone experience to heavenly heights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKensei is a Japanese term that translates to Sword Saint in English, a title granted to the elite few who elevate the craft and artistry of swordsmanship beyond even that of the finest swordmasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRevitalise studio recording sound with legendary K2HD.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite their pristine clarity, digital recordings sometimes seem emotionally flat and lifeless.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngineers at Victor Studio noticed a lack of emotion between their original masters and digital sub-masters, sparking a quest for a solution. They meticulously compared countless finished recordings with the copy recordings by ear, relying on their instinctive feel and human expertise. Their solution: K2 Technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe K2 Technology process revives rich, natural harmonics into digital sound, adding an organic quality unlike any other. K2 Technology processing revitalizes the studio recording sound, infusing it with life once again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe K2 parameter values provided by iFi this time are completely new K2 parameter values that have never been used before and were selected by JVCKENWOOD and passed a listening test by studio engineers at Victor Studios. While previous K2 parameter values were set with consideration of correcting the sound quality of the product itself, the K2 parameter values provided this time for iFi are purely the settings for the best K2 effect. In this sense, it can be said that the K2 parameter values allow you to hear the original ideal K2 sound. commented, JVCKENWOOD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Read our Tech Note for more information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eK2 Technology and K2HD are registered trademarks of JVCKENWOOD Corporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTailored. Sweet Sound.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eListen the way you like with four bespoke digital filters and two analogue processing modes, each tailored to enhance your enjoyment across different music genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBit-Perfect: Delivers natural tones, ideal for all genres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGTO: Enhances sound details and density, particularly suited for Vocal tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Phase: Produces a warmer sound, blending characteristics of Bit-Perfect and Standard, perfect for Soul and Jazz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard: Offers a tighter sound with controlled highs, perfect for Pop music and Movie OST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience chest-thumping bass with XBass+ and immerse yourself in a spacious sound field with XSpace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvanced chip. Accurate clock.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe DAC section of the GO bar Kensei uses a powerful \u003cb\u003e16-core XMOS micro controller\u003c\/b\u003e to process the audio data received at the USB input. Our in-house team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimise sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC chipset.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA customised digital filter minimises pre-echoes and ringing artefacts. Our \u003cb\u003eGMT (Global Master Timing)\u003c\/b\u003e precision clock system ensures ultra-low jitter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupports higher-than-streaming audio formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative DSD playback up to DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x DXD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull MQA decoding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompact and Powerful.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GO Bar Kensei is crafted with Japanese stainless steel for maximum rigidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its compact dimensions of 65 x 22 x 13.2 mm, it matches the size of a USB flash drive. This makes it the perfect travel companion for your mobile, tablet or MacBook Pro, blending into your life for headphone use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts USB-C connectivity ensures plug-and-play convenience, allowing for hassle-free use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GO Bar Kensei offers a maximum output power of up to 477mW, which is about 10 times more powerful than an iPhone 15*.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt incorporates two power tuning technologies: iEMatch for high-sensitivity IEMs, and Turbo mode for power-hungry headphones. This allows it to easily drive a wide range of premium earphones and headphones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Compared to iPhones USB-C to 3.5mm Adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCut the Crosstalk.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnect to the GO bar Kensei via 3.5mm S-Balanced or 4.4mm Balanced headphone outputs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiFis exclusive 3.5mm S-Balanced* technology cuts crosstalk and noise by 50% with regular single-ended headphones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Read FAQ for more information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK2HD Processing revives rich, natural harmonics into emotionally flat and lifeless digital recordings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unparalleled originality of K2HD lies in its advanced high-frequency extension, enabling the restoration of natural harmonics and overtones beyond 22kHz, delivering audio quality that is close to the original master.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe XMOS 16-Core chip processes the audio data received via the USB digital input.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new low-latency XMOS microcontroller has greatly enhanced processing power. Compared to the current generation of eight-core chips, this new 16-core IC delivers double the clock speed (2000MIPS) and four times the memory (512KB), as well as the latest SuperSpeed USB standard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiFis in-house digital development team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimise sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC chipset used in the GO bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive jitter-eradication technologies are applied to the digital stage, including our GMT (Global Master Timing) femto-precision clock and intelligent memory buffer. This represents a total out-of-the-box systematic digital solution that solves jitter once and for all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Res True Native® playback of all music formats from MP3 to DSD256, PCM384 and DXD384.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors offer high stability and low losses for resonant circuit applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGetting ever closer to the theoretical ideal of pure, frequency-constant capacitance, these capacitors reduce capacitor-induced distortion to vanishingly low levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are pricey but are a perfect addition to our products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanasonic OS-CON caps totaling 5,410uF give very-low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR), excellent noise reduction capability and frequency response characteristics. In addition, OS-CONs have a long-life span and its ESR changes little even at low temperatures since the electrolyte is solid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are not often found in products costing \u003cus\u003e \u003c\/us\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTantalum capacitors are another example of the top-notch components we prefer. These polarised electrolytic capacitors have superior frequency and stability characteristics, giving them a super high volumetric efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emuRata control-type, low-ESR high-Q multi-layer capacitors. The ESR control aspect of the Murata is something special. Their noise suppression abilities are impressive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GO bars analogue circuitry features balanced design with a symmetrical twin-channel output stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis topology, usually reserved for larger and more expensive amplifiers owing to its cost and complexity, reduces noise and crosstalk in the signal path by fully separating the left and right channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51937574650122,"sku":"IFIAUDIO-239","price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/ifi-audio-go-bar-kensei-ultraportable-dac-preamp-headphone-amp-42602-p.webp?v=1760358608","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/ifi-gbkensei","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}