iFi Audio GO Link 2 Max USB-C Portable Hi-Res DAC + Headphone Amp

GO Link 2 Max USB-C Portable Hi-Res DAC + Headphone Amplifier, by iFi Audio.

The iFi GO link 2 Max is a portable USB-C dongle DAC that transforms your phone, laptop, or PC into a high-resolution audio source. Housing a balanced architecture driven by dual ESS Sabre DAC chips, it reveals deep layers of clarity and detail that standard headphone jacks miss.

Despite weighing 20% less than its predecessor at just 11.5g, it delivers a powerful 241mW of output through its 4.4mm balanced connection to effortlessly drive demanding headphones.

This second-generation model slashes distortion by over 50% for an incredibly clean background. It unlocks Dynamic Range Enhancement (DRE) to inject an extra 6dB of dynamics between the quietest and loudest passages, bringing your tracks to life.

For standard gear, proprietary S-Balanced technology on the 3.5mm output halves crosstalk to minimize interference, while hardware-based volume control protects audio data from the detail loss typical of software adjustment.

Built for life on the move, its twisted, silver-plated copper cable blocks electrical interference for pristine signal purity.

For Android users, the iFi Nexis app unlocks over-the-air firmware updates and real-time sound customization via hybrid or linear digital filters. Supporting bit-perfect PCM 384kHz and DSD256 playback, the GO link 2 Max packs a premium, beautifully balanced audiophile experience into a pocket-sized package.

Features

• Dual ESS Sabre DAC chips forming a fully balanced circuit
• Powerful 4.4 mm balanced output delivering 241 mW of juice
• Proprietary S-Balanced 3.5 mm tech that cuts channel crosstalk in half
• Dynamic Range Enhancement unlocking an extra +6 dB of sonic punch
• Advanced chipset optimization cutting distortion by over 50% versus Gen 1 version
• Hardware volume control to preserve bit-perfect resolution at low levels
• iFi Nexis app compatibility for Android updates and real-time digital filtering

Specifications

• Hi-Res Support: PCM up to 384kHz, native DSD256
• DAC Chipset: Dual ESS Sabre Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DACs
• Digital Input: USB-C (Data and Power)
• Headphone Outputs: Balanced 4.4mm, S-Balanced 3.5mm
• Output Power (4.4mm Balanced): ≥241mW @ 32Ω / 4V @ 300Ω
• Output Power (3.5mm S-Balanced): ≥100mW @ 32Ω / 2V @ 300Ω
• Output Impedance: <0.7Ω (Balanced), <0.35Ω (S-Balanced)
• SNR & DNR: ≥130dBA (Balanced), ≥125dBA (S-Balanced)
• THD+N: ≤0.0007% (Balanced), ≤0.001% (S-Balanced)
• Frequency Response: 10Hz–80kHz (-3dB)
• Dimensions: 143 x 15 x 9.4mm
• Net Weight: 11.5g

Included

• iFi GO link 2 Max (with integrated twisted USB-C cable)
• USB-C to USB-A Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card

More Information

• GO Link 2 Max, by iFi Audio