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Description
iFi Audio GO bar: Mini Portable DAC/Amp with Dynamite Power and Sound-Enhancement Features
The iFi GO bar is iFi Audio's most powerful portable DAC/Amp and the most capable premium DAC/Amp in its size category.
Powered by a 16-core XMOS microcontroller and 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC combo, the iFi GO bar possesses serious audio processing capabilities for the ultimate in portable high-resolution audio playback.
Throw in four of iFi's digital filtering options, XBass+ and XSpace audio enhancement, and back everything up with iEMatch and Turbo mode, and you have a competent portable DAC/Amp that will play your favorite music with unmatched clarity no matter where you are.
What's In The Box?
Everything you need is included with the iFi Audio GO bar.
- iFi GO bar Portable DAC/Amp
- Leather Carrying Case
- USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
Power and Precision - iFi GO bar
The iFi Audio GO bar packs serious power under the hood. With up to 475mW @ 32ohms or 7.5V @ 600ohms, the GO bar has enough power to drive the most demanding high-end headphones - unheard of from a portable DAC/Amp of its size.
It's not all about power. Flick the side-mounted slider to enable iEMatch mode and drive the most sensitive IEMs with zero noise. Alternatively, set the slider to Turbo mode to juice up power-hungry headphones.
Listen To Tunes Your Way With The iFi GO bar
Listen to music your way with four digital audio filtering settings and two analogue audio enhancement options.
Bit-Perfect offers the most natural sound, while GTO enhances vocal clarity and presence for vocal-heavy tracks. Minimum Phase adds a bit of warmth to your favorite tracks, while Standard delivers the best sound for listening to Pop.
XBass+ fills in missing sounds in your music's low-end frequencies to deliver a more accurate sound, while XSpace enhances the overall soundstage for the ultimate immersion.
No Noise Just Music
Power any headphone or IEM with the iFi GO bar's dual 3.5mm and 4.4mm Balanced outputs.
The 4.4mm Balanced Output is built on special Balanced Circuitry for dependable power delivery and sound quality. Meanwhile, the 3.5mm jack features up to 50% reduced crosstalk noise thanks to iFi's S-Balanced technology.
The Best Components for the Ultimate Sound
The iFi GO bar sports a powerful 16-core XMOS micro controller and a 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC chip for a clean, low-noise, and low-latency listening experience in a wide array of formats:
- PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz via USB
- DSD256
- DXD 2x
- Full MQA
High quality components from TDK, Panasonic, Tantalum, and Murata ensure rock-solid stability and dependable reliability for years of hassle-free listening.
MQA Certified
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) enabled products promise sound quality that's as good as the original master recordings themselves.
The iFi GO bar is fully MQA capable and utilizes the technology to receive and decode MQA audio for the best audio streaming and playback quality.
XMOS 16-core
At the heart of the iFi GO bar is a 16-core XMOS microprocessor, which handles audio data from the USB digital input.
The XMOS 16x chip promises low-latency through improved clock speeds of up to 2000MIPS and quadruple the on-board memory at 512KB. The XMOS 16x chip in the GO bar is tuned to work seamlessly alongside the 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC chip.
Hi-Res Audio
The GO bar supports Hi-Res playback support for all music formats.
Listen to all your favorite MP3, DSD256, PCM384, or DXD384 formats with the highest quality possible.
Twin-Channel Output
The iFi Audio GO bar supports dual-channel output for its 3.5mm and 4.4mm Balanced outputs for reduced noise, crosstalk for a clean and balanced sound output.
GO bar Technical Specifications
Input
USB-C
Formats
PCM: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/35
DSD: 2.8/384kHz 2.8/3.1/5.6/6.1/11.3/12.3MHz
DXD: 352.8/384kHz
MQA: Full Decoder
DAC
Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Cirrus Logic
Headphone Output
BAL 4.4mm/UnBAL 3.5mm
Output Power (RMS)
Balanced: 475mW@32Ω; 7.2V@600Ω
UnBAL: 300mW@32Ω; 3.8V@600Ω
Output Impedance
<1Ω (BAL/UnBAL)*
SNR
132dBA / 108dBA (BAL/UnBAL)
DNR
109dB(A) / 108dB(A) (BAL/UnBAL
THD + N
Balanced: <0.002% (6.5mW/2.0V @ 600Ω)
UnBAL: <0.09% (100mW/1.27V @ 16Ω)
Frequency Response
20Hz - 45kHz (-3dB)
Power Consumption
<4W max.
Dimensions
65 x 22 x 13.2 mm (2.6" x 0.9" x 0.5”)
Weight
28.5g (1.0 oz)
Warranty Period
12 months
GO bar User Manual and Quick Start Guide
Shipping
Shipping is FREE on all orders to customers within the USA.
We don't want to mess around with fine print and extra charges. We like things to be simple and easy.
Here's how shipping works around here:
- Place your order
- You'll receive a confirmation e-mail. This means we've received your order and have pre-authorized your payment method.
- We check the stock levels on your product.
- We do this because we're a small family-owned business. Many of the products we source directly from the brands, and we don't keep their inventory levels updated.
- If it's available, we'll get it shipped within 3 business days.
- If it's not available, we'll reach out by email and make alternate arrangements.
- You'll receive another email with shipping/tracking information.
Generous Returns
While we fully stand by every product that we sell, we understand that sometimes you might change your mind or realize the product you ordered wasn't exactly what you were hoping for.
Here's a quick rundown of our return policy.
- 365 Day Returns, for ANY reason.
- You will pay NOTHING for the return.
- ZERO Return Shipping Cost
- You will receive your hard-earned money back in your pocket.
- HiFiSoundGear will pay for shipping defective, damaged, or incorrect merchandise at our cost.
Why Buy From Us
We get it. You've got a lot of choice when it comes to online retailers. Here's why we think you should shop with us at HiFiSoundGear.
- Free Shipping in the USA. No extra charges. Ever.
- Price Match Guarantee. Best prices online guaranteed.
- Zero Shenanigans. If we can't help you, we won't pretend like we can.
- 365 Day Generous Returns. Not happy with your product? We'll take it back - no questions asked.
- Great Service. We pride ourselves on the best service, anywhere.
- Your Satisfaction Guaranteed. We handpick our products for quality, and we know you'll love them. But if there is ever something wrong, we'll fix it.