IFi GO link 2 - Dongle DAC & Amplifier - USB-C to 3.5mm

The $59 Upgrade You'll Actually Hear

Your phone lost its headphone jack; your laptop's jack was never good. The iFi GO link 2 fixes both for $59. It's a dongle DAC and headphone amplifier that plugs into any USB-C port and gives your wired headphones a proper 3.5mm connection, backed by a real ESS Sabre DAC chip instead of the bare-minimum audio hardware built into phones and computers.

It plays hi-res PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz plus DSD256, and delivers 79mW into 32 ohms, comfortably more than a phone's built-in output. The 3.5mm jack uses iFi's S-Balanced wiring, which cuts noise and crosstalk in half with standard headphones. Distortion and noise stay vanishingly low, which is the point: a clean, quiet signal your headphones can actually use.

At 7.8 grams with a braided, silver-plated cable and a milled aluminum housing, it disappears in a pocket. Lightning and full-size USB adapters come in the box, so it works with iPhones, Android phones, tablets, Macs, and PCs.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Carrie Marshall of TechRadar gave the GO link 2 five stars for sound quality and value in a May 9, 2026 review, writing that it "delivers excellent clarity, a spacious soundstage and a really inviting audio experience" and is "particularly impressive at the low end, which it handles with power and precision." Louis Gonzalez of Headfonics scored it 8.1 out of 10 in a June 24, 2026 review, praising its "clean output with good staging abilities" and calling the "low noise floor" a highlight.

Who Is This DAC Best For?

• Your phone or laptop has no headphone jack — this restores one, and a far better one than most devices ever had.
• You own decent wired headphones or IEMs — a clean source is the cheapest way to hear what they can really do.
• You want hi-res playback on the go — PCM 384kHz and DSD256 support at $59 is rare.
• If your headphones are power-hungry full-size models, 79mW has limits — a more powerful DAC/amp like iFi's GO bar is the better tool.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Plug the USB-C end into your phone, tablet, or computer, and plug your headphones into the 3.5mm jack. That's it: no battery, no app, no pairing. The included adapters cover Lightning iPhones and full-size USB ports, and an LED shows the current sample rate at a glance.

Pairs Well With

Building your portable setup? Here are some great companions for the GO link 2:

• Headphones: Efficient wired headphones and IEMs are the perfect match — see our Headphones.
• Step-up DAC: Ready for more power and a balanced output? See our Digital-to-Analog Converters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with iPhone?

Yes. USB-C iPhones connect directly, and a Lightning adapter is included for older models.

How powerful is it?

79mW into 32 ohms, plenty for IEMs and efficient headphones, though very demanding headphones deserve a bigger amp.

What is S-Balanced?

iFi's output wiring that delivers the noise and crosstalk benefits of a balanced connection through a standard 3.5mm jack.

Does it need a battery or app?

No. It's powered by your device and controlled entirely by plugging in.

What's the warranty?

iFi covers the GO link 2 with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

See It in Action

Yuri Brus explains why this is the audio upgrade most people will actually notice:

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