{"product_id":"ifi-go-link-2-max-usb-dongle-dac","title":"iFi GO Link 2 Max USB Dongle DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis product is available to pre-order with an ETA of approx. late June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO link 2 Max transforms your phone, laptop, or PC into a powerful high-resolution music source that reveals new layers of depth in your music. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully Balanced. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GO link 2 Max is a USB-C dongle that transforms your phone, laptop, or PC into a powerful high-resolution audio source - allowing it to reveal new layers of depth in your music. Offering up to 241mW of output power and balanced architecture for improved dynamics, lower noise, and greater sonic control, it brings out the best in your headphones - not only improving what you have, but delivering more as your system evolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoubling Down. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe engine driving this small but mighty machine is a pair of ESS Sabre DAC chips, selected for their impressive yet power-efficient performance in portable DACs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a single DAC chip dedicated to each audio channel, instrument separation and definition is elevated, with every musician placed with pinpoint precision in the GO link 2 Max’s expansive soundstage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamics, Unlocked. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ve hacked the GO link 2’s DAC chips to unlock Dynamic Range Enhancement (DRE), giving +6dB additional range between the loudest and quietest moments in your music. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the gentle friction of fingers on guitar strings or brushes on a snare drum, to the triumphant crescendo of an orchestral peak or an anthemic final chorus, the GO link 2 Max brings music to life with electrifying vibrancy, making every moment more intense and engaging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion, Cut in Half. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GO link 2 Max includes enhancements unlocked within the DAC chipset to minimise total harmonic distortion (THD), ensuring cleaner, purer listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjusting how the DAC chips correct for these factors significantly reduces the 2nd and 3rd harmonics, pushing the GO link 2 Max’s performance even further, and cutting distortion by over 50% compared to the GO link Max.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevated by Nexis. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GO link 2 Max includes full compatibility with the iFi Nexis app. Firmware updates can be completed over-the-air in moments, without the need for downloading files or using desktop computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, iFi Nexis compatibility has opened the door to new customisation options. The GO link 2 Max offers two digital filter options – hybrid and linear – allowing users to fine-tune the sound profile to their tastes in real-time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*All iFi Nexis functionality – including firmware updates, filter selection and volume limiting – are additional features exclusive to Android devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Clarity. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe DAC chipsets used for conversion inside the GO link 2 Max benefit from “Quad DAC+” and “Time Domain Jitter Eliminator” technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen combined with iFi’s dedicated GMT clock circuitry using a specialised crystal oscillator, this ensures ultra-low distortion, excellent clarity and impressive musical timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo The Twist. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GO link 2 Max features a silver-plated copper cable with individual polymer insulation, in a “twisted pair” design. 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