iFi Audio GO link 2 USB DAC

Better Sound Made Simple

Smartphones and laptops aren’t designed for great sound. Audio has long been an afterthought, built to be “good enough” for basic music playback. For music lovers, the step up to better sound has traditionally meant added cost and complexity: extra boxes, extra cables, extra decisions. The GO link 2 breaks this barrier by bypassing the internals of your device and transforming it into a high-resolution music player. It’s better sound, made simple.

Balanced Performance for Everyone

The GO link 2 is the latest device to incorporate our in-house S-Balanced technology. This unique circuitry takes a different approach to how signal noise and crosstalk is handled. By applying balanced circuitry principles to the single-ended headphone output, S-Balanced technology cuts the crosstalk between headphone channels in half, to guarantee maximum performance with minimum interference.

Dramatically Dynamic

The GO link 2 brings music to life with exciting highs and deep lows, making every moment more intense and engaging. We’ve hacked the DAC chip to unlock Dynamic Range Enhancement (DRE), giving +6dB additional range between the loudest and quietest moments.

Distortion, Defeated

The GO link 2 includes enhancements unlocked within the DAC chipset to minimise total harmonic distortion (THD), ensuring cleaner, purer sound. By adjusting a correction factor inside the DAC chips, this rarely-used feature reduces the 2nd and 3rd harmonics, reducing distortion by up to 62% compared to the original GO link.

Nexis, Unlocked

The GO link 2 is the first model in the GO link range to include full compatibility with the iFi Nexis app. Firmware updates can be completed over-the-air in moments, without the need for download files or desktop computers. In addition, iFi Nexis compatibility has opened the door to new customisation options. The GO link 2 offers two digital filter options – hybrid and linear – allowing users to fine-tune the sound profile to their tastes in real-time.

Clocked to Perfection

The DAC chipset used for conversion inside the GO link 2 benefits from “Quad DAC+” and “Time Domain Jitter Eliminator” technologies. When combined with iFi’s dedicated GMT clock circuitry using a specialised crystal oscillator, this ensures ultra-low distortion, excellent clarity and impressive musical timing.

Small Size, Big Statement

With the GO link already famed for its compact size and feather-light weight, we challenged ourselves to take this standout feature even further. Hitting the scales at 8% smaller and an impressive 29% lighter than its predecessor, the GO link 2 takes the crown as our smallest and lightest DAC ever.