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Description
iFi Audio GO blu: Small and Powerful Portable Bluetooth DAC/Amp
In the past, listening to HiFi audio on the go meant carrying bundles of cables and multiple stacked bricks for your DAC and Amp combo - those days are over. With the iFi GO blu, you can power your headphones and IEMs and listen to your favorite music in the highest resolution possible.
What's In The Box?
Everything you need is included with the GO blu.
- iFi audio GO blu Portable Bluetooth DAC/Amp
- USB Cable
- Carrying Pouch
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Miniatured Powerhouse - iFi GO blu
The iFI GO blu boasts serious features and power for its size.
You're getting not just one, but two outputs to cover just about any portable audio gear you can think of. The GO blu's 4.4mm Balanced amp will power demanding headphones with ease, while the proprietary S-Balanced 3.5mm output delivers the benefits of 4.4mm Balanced to your favorite 3.5mm IEMs.
It doesn't stop there. You get XBass and XSpace technology for enhanced bass and soundstage, Qualcomm ANC for crystal clear phone calls, Qualcomm QCC5100 and Cirrus Logic chips for the ultimate audio processing, and robust Bluetooth v5.1 support for a seamless wireless listening experience.
Jam everything in a soft-touch polymer enclosure and add an elegant Swiss Chronograph-style volume dial, and you get is a sleek and powerful Bluetooth DAC/Amp for listening to your favorite tunes no matter where you are.
Enjoy zero-fuss wireless connection with the iFi Audio GO blu
Pairing the GO blu to your smartphone is simple. Connect the GO blu via Bluetooth, plug in your IEMs or headphones via 4.4mm Balanced or 3.5mm single-ended, and hit play on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, or any of your favorite music streaming services.
Enjoy your music with zero compromises with the iFi GO blu.
Crystal Clear Wireless Playback
iFi Audio pulled no punches with the GO blu. The GO blu features Bluetooth v5.1 with aptX Adaptive and aptX HD support. LDAC and HWA/LHDC playback, as well as compliance for regular aptX/aptX Low Latency, AAC, and SBC.
With Qualcomm's QCC5100 Bluetooth chip at the helm, you're guaranteed to get high-quality playback from any source with unmatched range, stability, and consistency.
Triple-Stage Processing for Clean Uninterrupted Sound
Where many portable Bluetooth DAC/Amps utilize an SoC for all-in-one processing, these solutions can't hold a candle to the iFi GO blue's robust three-stage design.
iFi Audio cut no corners with the iFi GO blu. iFi Audio designed unique separate stages for the Qualcomm QCC5100 Bluetooth Chip, the Cirrus Logic 32-bit DAC chip, and the Direct Drive amp stage for the ultimate portable sound.
Cirrus Logic DAC
At the heart of the iFi Audio GO blu is the Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chip.
The Cirrus Logic CS43131 boasts an advanced 32-bit interface with high dynamic range and low THD+n for a clean, full-range sound.
Direct Drive
The iFi GO blu features Direct Drive technology in its circuit board design.
Direct Drive is a direct signal patch architecture that ensures signals travel directly from the source and to your ears for the purest sound experience.
XBass®
XBass® technology has found its way to the ultra-portable iFi GO blu.
XBass® is an analogue correction system that fills in missing frequencies in your headphone/speakers' bass presentation. XBass® ensures you hear a full-bodied bass response on any headphone, speaker, or IEM.
TDK C0G
The iFi Audio GO blu uses only the best components from TDK.
Populating every iFi GO blu circuit board is the TDK C0G - a high-quality capacitor that guarantees high stability and low distortion for a crystal clear sound and rock-solid stability.
GO blu Technical Specifications
Chipset
DAC: Cirrus Logic CS43131
Bluetooth: Qualcomm QCC 5100
Inputs
Wireless: Bluetooth 5.1 ( AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC/HWA Codec)
Wired: USB-C (24/96)
Headphone Outputs
Balanced: 4.4mm
SE: 3.5mm
Output Power (RMS)
Balanced: 245mW @ 32Ω; 5.6v @ 600Ω
SE: 165mW @ 32Ω; 2.8v @ 600Ω
Output Impedance
Balanced: <1Ω
SE: <1Ω
SNR
Balanced: 111dB(A) @ 0dBFS
SE: 106.5dB(A) @ 0dBFS
DNR
Balanced/SE: >120dB(A)
THD + N
Balanced: <0.009% @ (6.5mW/2.0v@600Ω)
SE: <0.03% @ (100mW/1.27v@16Ω)
Frequency Response
20Hz - 45kHz (-3dB)
Battery
Lithium-polymer 450mAh approx. ~8 hours (depending upon volume and headphones)
Power System
Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA charging current and 6.3 volts
Dimensions
54 x 34 x 13 mm
2.1' x 1.3' x 0.5'
Weight
27g (0.95 oz)
Warranty
12 months
GO blu User Manual
Shipping
Shipping is FREE on all orders to customers within the USA.
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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
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- Free Shipping in the USA. No extra charges. Ever.
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