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

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

What You Need to Know

Pocket-Size Audio with a Bigger Sense of Scale

The iFi GO link 2 Max turns the USB-C port on your phone, tablet, or computer into a high-resolution headphone source with far more authority than a typical built-in audio output. Its dual-DAC balanced architecture delivers up to 241mW, giving music cleaner separation, stronger dynamics, and a more open soundstage wherever you listen.

If you want a truly portable upgrade that can grow with better headphones, this was designed for you.

Dual ESS DACs Bring Every Performer into Focus

A dedicated ESS Sabre DAC serves each channel, improving separation and helping voices and instruments occupy more precise positions in the soundstage. You’ll hear complex mixes with greater clarity and a more convincing sense of space.

More Dynamic Range Makes Music Feel Alive

iFi unlocks Dynamic Range Enhancement inside the DAC chipset for an additional 6dB between the quietest and loudest musical moments. Subtle textures remain easy to follow, while crescendos arrive with greater impact and emotional contrast.

Balanced Power Gives Your Headphones Room to Grow

Use the 4.4mm balanced output for up to 241mW into 32 ohms, or connect conventional headphones to the 3.5mm S-Balanced output for up to 100mW. The result is confident drive, low noise, and stronger control with everything from sensitive in-ear monitors to many full-size headphones.

Cleaner Timing, Lower Noise, and Your Choice of Filter

Quad DAC+ processing, Time Domain Jitter Eliminator technology, and iFi’s GMT clock work together to preserve clarity and musical timing. On supported Android devices, the iFi Nexis app also lets you choose hybrid or linear digital filtering, install firmware updates, and set volume limits.

Built for Everyday Portable Listening

The flexible twisted-pair cable uses silver-plated copper conductors and individual polymer insulation to reject interference while reducing strain on your device’s USB-C port. At just 11.5 grams, the GO link 2 Max slips easily into a pocket and stays unobtrusive in daily use.

Building Your System

Pair the GO link 2 Max with a USB-C smartphone, tablet, Mac, or PC and your favorite wired headphones. Its low output impedance makes it a strong match for sensitive IEMs, while the 4.4mm balanced output provides extra power and control for compatible full-size headphones.

It is especially well suited to listeners using lossless or high-resolution streaming services and locally stored PCM or DSD music. The included USB-A-to-USB-C adapter also makes connection to computers with a traditional USB-A port straightforward.

Features & Specifications

Dual ESS Sabre DACs
One DAC per channel improves separation, definition, and placement across a spacious soundstage.

4.4mm Balanced and 3.5mm S-Balanced Outputs
Choose maximum power for balanced headphones or cleaner, lower-crosstalk playback with standard 3.5mm headphones.

Dynamic Range Enhancement
An additional 6dB of dynamic range gives quiet details more presence and musical peaks greater impact.

High-Resolution Playback
Native support for PCM up to 384kHz and DSD256 lets you hear more from lossless streams and high-resolution libraries.

Hardware-Based Volume Control
Volume changes are handled in the DAC hardware to preserve musical detail as you adjust listening level.

iFi Nexis App Support
Supported Android devices gain over-the-air updates, hybrid or linear filter selection, and volume limiting.

Specifications

·       Type: Portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier

·       Digital Input: USB-C

·       DAC: 2 x Bit-Perfect DSD and DXD DACs by ESS

·       High-Resolution Support: PCM up to 384kHz; DSD256

·       Headphone Outputs: 4.4mm balanced; 3.5mm S-Balanced

·       RMS Output Power: ≥241mW at 32Ω / 4V at 300Ω (4.4mm balanced); ≥100mW at 32Ω / 2V at 300Ω (3.5mm S-Balanced)

·       Output Impedance: <0.7Ω (4.4mm balanced); <0.35Ω (3.5mm S-Balanced)

·       SNR / DNR: ≥130dBA (balanced at 600Ω); ≥125dBA (S-Balanced at 600Ω)

·       THD+N: ≤0.0007% (balanced, 2.4V at 32Ω); ≤0.001% (S-Balanced, 1.27V at 32Ω)

·       Frequency Response: 10Hz–80kHz (-3dB)

·       Dimensions: 143 x 15 x 9.4mm (5.6 x 0.6 x 0.37 in.)

·       Net Weight: 11.5g (0.40 oz.)

·       Limited Warranty: 12 months; 24 months in the EU

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the iFi GO link 2 Max work with my headphones and source device?
It connects directly to USB-C phones, tablets, Macs, and PCs, and its low-impedance 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs suit a wide range of IEMs and headphones; a USB-A adapter is included for compatible computers.

How is the GO link 2 Max a step up from the GO link 2?
The GO link 2 Max adds dual ESS DACs, a true 4.4mm balanced output, and substantially more power—up to 241mW into 32 ohms—while retaining a 3.5mm S-Balanced connection and Nexis app support.

What would I gain by moving up to the iFi GO bar Kensei?
The GO bar Kensei offers still more output power, selectable listening modes, additional digital filters, iEMatch, Turbo mode, and K2HD processing, while the GO link 2 Max remains the lighter, simpler, more affordable everyday choice.

Who is the iFi GO link 2 Max designed for?
It is designed for music lovers who want a pocketable USB-C DAC/amp with true balanced output, high-resolution playback, and enough power to support meaningful headphone upgrades.

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