The iFi GO link 2 is an ultra-portable dongle DAC and headphone amplifier engineered to serve as the ultimate audio upgrade for modern smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Featuring an updated ESS Sabre DAC engine, silver-plated copper twisted cabling, and iFi Audio’s proprietary noise-reduction technologies, it effortlessly bridges the gap between digital mobile devices and high-resolution wired headphones.
Key Features & Innovations
High-performance ESS Sabre DAC chipset — the iFi GO link 2 utilizes a dedicated ESS Sabre D/A converter with Time Domain Jitter Eliminator technology to deliver hyper-clean, dynamic, and detail-rich audio decoding up to PCM 384kHz and native DSD256.
S-Balanced 3.5mm headphone technology — delivers the sonic benefits of a balanced setup through a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, cutting crosstalk and distortion in half for conventional unbalanced headphones.
High-purity silver-plated copper cabling — built with a flexible, custom-twisted silver-plated copper conductor cable that minimizes electromagnetic interference and ensures maximum signal purity between USB-C connector and DAC body.
Low-noise power supply regulation — incorporates active power filtering to cleanse dirty USB bus power coming from host smartphones and laptops, establishing a dead-silent acoustic background floor.
Universal plug-and-play compatibility — seamless, driverless operation across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and iPadOS devices with low power drain on connected hosts.
FAQ — GO link 2
How does the GO link 2 compare to standard headphone adapters?
Unlike basic factory phone dongles that use cheap integrated audio chips, the iFi GO link 2 features a dedicated audiophile ESS Sabre DAC chip, discrete amplification, clock jitter reduction, and significantly higher power output for superior resolution and bass control.
Does the GO link 2 require an internal battery or charging?
No. The unit operates efficiently on low USB bus power directly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, eliminating the need to manage internal battery levels.
Can I use it with both Lightning and USB-C devices?
Yes. It features a native USB-C connector and includes a Lightning adapter in the box for seamless compatibility with older iPhone models.
Does it support high-resolution audio formats and MQA?
Yes. It supports lossless PCM up to 384kHz, native DSD256, DXD, and MQA rendering for master-quality streaming playback.
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