iFi Audio GO Pod Max Lossless Wearable Bluetooth DAC + Headphone Amp

GO Pod Max Wearable Lossless Bluetooth DAC + Headphone Amplifier, by iFi Audio.

Going wireless has always been a battle of compromise – sound quality versus convenience. For those unwilling to sacrifice audio performance, high-end IEMs have become the “middle ground” – more portable than over-ears, yet still tethered by a tangle of cables and reliant on an external DAC.

What if you didn’t have to compromise anymore?

Meet the GO pod Max – the most advanced wearable DAC/Amp to date, designed to liberate your IEMs from their cables with no compromise on sonic performance.

Lossless Bluetooth

Bluetooth carries a long-running stigma for audio enthusiasts, due to the heavy data compression of standard codecs. iFi audio have embraced this as an opportunity for innovation.

Each pod features a flagship QCC5181 chipset, capable of receiving CD-quality audio completely cable-free with zero data loss when using the aptX Lossless codec. For the listener, this means no sonic trade-offs, despite being wireless. aptX Lossless offers up to four times the bandwidth of standard Bluetooth, delivering remarkable clarity, exceptional fidelity, and a truly immersive listening experience.

And if your source device doesn’t support lossless Bluetooth yet, other high-quality codecs, including LDAC and aptX Adaptive are available.

K2HD

While CD-quality is often seen as the standard for digital audio, many original recordings are captured at higher resolutions. Reducing them to CD-quality can cut resolution by 256 times. Frequencies above 22 kHz - and the harmonics vital to a natural, emotional sound - are lost, leaving music flat and lifeless.

K2HD Technology brings the magic back.

Using new K2 parameters reconfigured by JVCKENWOOD for iFi, the K2HD experience is tailored to each device. In the GO pod Max, K2HD restores digital throughput to 96 kHz, creating space for what once was lost.

K2HD interpolates the lost data, restoring natural-sounding harmonics and reviving the depth, warmth, and soul of the original performance.

Made For Multitasking

The GO pod Max retains the same productivity-enhancing features that made the original a fan favourite.

Discreet, intuitive touch controls on each pod let you manage music, take calls, adjust volume, or activate voice assistants such as Siri or Gemini with a simple tap – ideal for moments when your hands are full or you're on the move.

When business calls, dual microphones combined with Qualcomm’s cVc noise suppression ensure your voice cuts through the chaos, delivering crystal-clear clarity - even on the busiest calls or commutes.

And when the workday winds down, IPX5 water resistance ensures your IEMs can go wherever you do – from sudden downpours to high-intensity workouts, the GO pod Max is ready when you are.

Features

• K2HD Technology
• Hi-Fi Circuitry with Auto Impedance Matching
• CD-Quality Lossless / Low Latency Codecs
• UVC Case Lights for IEM Sterilisation
• 35 Hours Battery Life!
• Rain + Sweat Resistant
• True Balanced Amplification
• Built-In Microphone with Noise Suppression

Specifications

• Auto Impedance Matching: 16/32/64/300 Ohms
• Battery: 180 mAh (Pods), 1500 mAh (Charging Case), 7 hours life, 35 hours life including case.
• Bluetooth Chipset: QCC5181
• Bluetooth Codecs: LDAC, LHDC/HWA, aptX Adaptive,aptX, AAC, SBC
• Bluetooth Formats: aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC, LHDC/HWA, AAC, SBC
• Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.4
• Charging: USB-C, 5 V / 1 A or 5 V / 2 A with Qi certified charger
• Charging Time: Less than 1.5 hours (Pods), less than 2 hours (Charging Case)
• Dimensions: 47.5 x 16.1 x 9.5 mm (Pods), 116 x 76 x 47.8 mm (Charging Case)
• DNR: 129 dB(A) @ 32 Ohms, 20-20 kHz
• Warranty: 12 months
• Net Weight: 24.5 g (Pods), 185 g (Charging Case)
• SNR: 132 dB(A) @ 300 Ohms, 20-20 kHz
• THD+N: 0.002 % (20-20 kHz)

Included

• 1 x GO Pod Max (L / R)
• 1 x Charging Case
• 1 x Ear Loop Set (0.78 mm, 2-Pin)
• 1 x Ear Loop Set (MMCX)
• 1 x USB Charging Cable
• 1 x User Manual
• 1 x Warranty Card

More Information

• GO Pod Max, by iFi Audio