{"product_id":"ifi-go-link-2-usb-c-dac-and-headphone-amplifier","title":"iFi GO link 2 USB-C DAC and Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     iFi GO link 2 — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “iFi GO link 2”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-section h2{margin-top:0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem;background:#fafafa}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"bh-eyebrow\"\u003eIFI AUDIO\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eiFi GO link 2\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eUltra-compact dongle DAC \u0026amp; headphone amplifier • ESS Sabre D\/A converter • USB-C plug-and-play • high-purity twisted copper cable • S-Balanced 3.5mm output\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  The \u003cstrong\u003eiFi GO link 2\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-performance ESS Sabre DAC chipset\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eiFi GO link 2\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eS-Balanced 3.5mm headphone technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-purity silver-plated copper cabling\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eLow-noise power supply regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — incorporates active power filtering to cleanse dirty USB bus power coming from host smartphones and laptops, establishing a dead-silent acoustic background floor.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal plug-and-play compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — seamless, driverless operation across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and iPadOS devices with low power drain on connected hosts.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eFAQ — GO link 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eHow does the GO link 2 compare to standard headphone adapters?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eUnlike basic factory phone dongles that use cheap integrated audio chips, the \u003cstrong\u003eiFi GO link 2\u003c\/strong\u003e features a dedicated audiophile ESS Sabre DAC chip, discrete amplification, clock jitter reduction, and significantly higher power output for superior resolution and bass control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eDoes the GO link 2 require an internal battery or charging?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eNo. The unit operates efficiently on low USB bus power directly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, eliminating the need to manage internal battery levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it with both Lightning and USB-C devices?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eYes. It features a native USB-C connector and includes a Lightning adapter in the box for seamless compatibility with older iPhone models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n        \u003cdetails\u003e\n          \u003csummary\u003eDoes it support high-resolution audio formats and MQA?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eYes. It supports lossless PCM up to 384kHz, native DSD256, DXD, and MQA rendering for master-quality streaming playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAuthorized iFi Audio dealer offering 100% genuine products with full manufacturer warranty coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eExpert guidance on portable DAC performance, headphone synergy, and mobile setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDedicated customer support for troubleshooting and technical assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFast, secure shipping with protective packaging on every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHigh-sensitivity in-ear monitors (IEMs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eiFi IEMatch attenuation adapters for ultra-sensitive IEMs\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e3.5mm extension and adapter cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n    \u003caside\u003e\n      \u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eGO link 2 Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n          \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eUltra-Portable Dongle USB DAC \u0026amp; Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eDigital Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eUSB-C (Audio \u0026amp; Power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eS-Balanced 3.5mm SE Headphone Jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eCable Architecture\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eSilver-Plated Copper Twisted Conductor Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eSupported Formats\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003ePCM up to 384kHz, DSD256, DXD, MQA Renderer\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eOutput Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;70mW @ 32Ω; 2.0V @ 600Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eDAC Engine\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eESS Sabre Hyperstream D\/A Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e135 x 12.6 x 7.6 mm (5.3\" x 0.5\" x 0.3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e11 g (0.4 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003ePower Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eUSB Bus-Powered (DC 5V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n      \u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eiFi GO link 2 unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUSB-C to Lightning adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUSB-C to USB-A adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eQuick start guide and warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003c\/aside\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"iFi Audio\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Portable DACs, Headphone Amplifiers, Audiophile Electronics\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"iFi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55035326726510,"sku":"IFIGOLINK2","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/IFIGOLINK2-1.webp?v=1789591715","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/ifi-go-link-2-usb-c-dac-and-headphone-amplifier","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}