You may have heard that wired headphones are back in fashion (though in truth, they never went away), but plugging an in-earphone along is not going to deliver the best sound.
iFi Audio has a fix for that.
They’ve launched Go Link 2 Max at High-End Vienna, a USB-C dongle that can transform “your phone, laptop, or PC into a powerful high-resolution audio source”.
If you want the best audio performance from your device, a portable DAC is the chief way of doing so. The Go Link 2 Max offers up to 241mW of output power and balanced architecture that it claims improves dynamics, lowers noise and offers greater sonic control with the music you’re listening to.
Other features to note is its ESS Sabre DAC ship that supports audio up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD256, useful if you subscribe to services such as Tidal, Apple Music and Qobuz. The Dual DAC architecture employed is said to improve levels of detail and definition, as well better instrument separation and clarity; while the Dynamic Range Enhancement feature adds up to 6dB between the “loudest and quietest” moments.
The S-Balanced Single Ended Output can reportedly cut channel crosstalk in half for cleaner playback of audio, while THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) compensation reduces distortion by over 50% compared to the Go Link Max 2’s predecessor.
There’s also app support via iFi Nexis, which allows listeners to select digital filters and the ability to update the DAC over-the-air via mobile.
Giving your headphone sound a boost doesn’t come at too big a cost either. You can buy the iFi Audio Go Link 2 Max for £85 / $85 / €85 / $129 CAD. It’s available to purchase from iFi Audio and authorised dealers now.
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