{"product_id":"ifi-golink","title":"iFi Audio GO link Portable DAC \/ Headphone Amplifier","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe headphone dongle linking you with your music.\u003cbr\u003eSuperior sound with a twist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe missing link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GO link is the missing link in your listening experience. Firstly, it will enable corded headphones and earphones to connect to digital devices that dont have a 3.5mm headphone output. Secondly, even if your device does have a headphone socket, the GO link delivers a big sonic upgrade. This is because its sophisticated DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) and headphone amp circuitry are superior to the audio tech contained within smart devices and computers. Go forward with GO link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible friend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt one end of the GO link is a USB-C connector, and at the other is the DAC and headphone amp circuitry, both housed in robust yet lightweight magnesium alloy enclosures. In between is a 6cm length of flexible cable this aids practicality, allowing the DAC\/amp section to be angled towards the listener and reducing stress on the USB port to which the GO link is connected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDACs the ticket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the GO link lies a power-efficient, high-performance DAC chip from ESS Technologys Sabre HiFi series the ES9219MQ\/Q benefiting from 32-bit HyperStream III architecture. This combines with Quad DAC+ and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator technologies, plus our dedicated clock circuitry utilising a specialised crystal oscillator, to deliver ultra-low distortion, excellent clarity and impressive dynamic range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRarely implemented high-end features such as adjustable analogue gain with DRE (Dynamic Range Enhancement) plus technologies to minimise THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) and crosstalk are possible due to the DAC chips advanced specification. It is also possible to choose between a choice of digital filters via downloadable software.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the twist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cable linking both sections together uses silver-plated copper conductors with individual polymer insulation in a twisted pair configuration. This rotational twist helps to optimise inductance and capacitance and also aids noise rejection. The GO links sound isnt affected by electromagnetic interference picked up from nearby electrical sources. No distortion means youre ready to dance without disturbance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMove with the music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike other headphone dongles, the GO link doesnt rely on the software-based volume controls in connected digital devices. This can adversely affect audio resolution. Instead, adjusting the volume on the connected device controls the volume level in the GO links DAC, not in the phone, tablet or computer. This hardware-based volume control is another feature that helps to deliver the GO links superior sonic performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-res in glorious colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GO links hi-res audio credentials are highly impressive given its diminutive size and price tag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePCM to 32-bit\/384kHz\u003cbr\u003eDSD to 11.2MHz (DSD256)\u003cbr\u003eMQA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn LED changes colour to indicate the incoming audio format PCM, DSD or MQA and the PCM\/DSD sample rate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GO links headphone amp feeds a gold-plated 3.5mm socket, incorporating our S-Balanced configuration to reduce noise and crosstalk. It delivers a power output of 70mW into 32 ohms, and a maximum voltage output of 2.05V into 600 ohms. This gives it plenty of oomph to drive the kind of headphones and earphones likely to be used with the GO link and easily outclasses the headphone outputs built into smart devices and computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 \/ 11.3MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBit-Perfect DSD \u0026amp; DXD DAC by ESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5V\/70mW @ 32?; 2V\/14mW @ 300?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.4?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125dBA (2.05V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDNR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e122dB(A) @ 0dBFS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.004 (1.27V @ 32?)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5Hz - 80kHz ±3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Signal 0.7W\/Max Signal 1W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158 x 100 x 35 mm (6.2\" x 3.9\" x 1.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm (2.8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e485g (1.1 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51937581433098,"sku":"IFIAUDIO-319","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/ifi-audio-go-link-portable-dac-headphone-amplifier-42897-1-p.jpg?v=1760358658","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/ifi-golink","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}