iFi Gobar Kensei edition portable DAC/Headphone Amp

Description: Product highlightsultra-portable headphone amplifier and DAC special edition GO bar with lightweight, sturdy Japanese stainless steel frame and enhanced performance improved clock circuitry and power supply JVC's K2HD upsampling technology helps restore lost harmonics and detail (PCM files only) includes cables for connecting to laptop, Apple, or Android devices Cirrus Logic digital-to-analog converter chip digital filter tuned by iFi for optimum sound quality supported audio files: up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM; bit-perfect DSD (up to 12.3MHz); DXD352 offers full decoding for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio files two headphone outputs: one unbalanced 3.5mm stereo minijack output one balanced 4.4mm output iFi's dual-mono circuitry helps reduce crosstalk between the left and right audio channels XBass+ sound control processing lets you add more bass to your music XSpace naturally expands soundstage iEMatch helps reduce noise and "hiss" in high-sensitivity in-ear monitors output power: 4.4mm balanced: >477mW @ 32 ohms; 7.2V @ 600 ohms 3.5mm unbalanced: >300mW @ 32 ohms; 3.8V @ 600 ohms signal-to-noise ratio: balanced: 132dB unbalanced: 121dB THD: 0.002% (balanced); 0.09% (unbalanced) rear USB-C port side-panel buttons for precision volume control and selecting sound filter side-panel switch controls iEMatch for each output LED indicators display sample rate and sound format includes Lightning-to-USB-C cable, USB-C-to-USB-C cable, and USB-C to USB-A adapter leather travel case and special bamboo wood display case 15/16"W x 1/2"H x 2-5/8"D weight: 2.3 ounces warranty: 1 year What's in the boxUSB digital-to-analog converter 5" Lightning-to-USB-C cable 5" USB-C OTG cable (Male USB-C plugs on each end) USB adapter (female USB-C to Male USB-A) Leather travel case Engraved wooden storage box Quick Start Guide "After Sales" card Regulatory and Safety Information iFi decal About this itemWritten by Crutchfield's Jeff MillerA premium sonic boost that fits in your pocket For over a year, the original iFi GO bar has been my go-to portable listening DAC/amp — it just works so well with IEMs and full-size over-ear headphones alike. This enhanced "Kensei edition" sports an even sturdier, more durable frame built from Japanese stainless steel. Under the hood, there's a stronger power supply, a higher-precision digital clock, and JVC's K2HD upsampling technology for restoring lost harmonics in compressed music. But even with all the extras, it is still one of the smallest, lightest high-performance DACs available. The GO bar Kensei edition sports a durable steel frame with side panel controls and LED indicators on the bottom that displays the sample rate. It comes with the cables needed to connect to most newer laptops, iPhones, and Android devices. The GO bar draws the power to operate from your computer or smartphone, and its built-in digital-to-analog converter bypasses the connected device's inferior audio circuitry. You can pull this ultralight device from your pocket or laptop bag anywhere and enjoy the sound quality and performance of a beefy, bona fide desktop component. High-performance DAC chip An advanced, bit-perfect Cirrus Logic DAC chip handles the tricky switch from digital to analog. iFi paired the chip with a custom digital filter to fine-tune the sound to their high standards. The GO bar supports MQA, DSD, and DXD, as well as PCM files up to 32-bit/384kHz. (I primarily used Qobuz to stream high-res through the GO Bar.) LED lights line the bottom to show sample rate on whatever track you play. Clean, powerful amp The amplifier uses iFi's "True Balanced" circuit design that boasts an output of 475mW at 32 ohms — nearly 15 times the power of most portable DACs this size. The left and right channels run symmetrically in a dual-mono configuration, meaning each has its own respective signal pathway. That helps to drastically reduce crosstalk and noise in the signal. It also has iFi's iEMatch technology, which helps to keeps hiss out of high-sensitivity IEMs.

Price: 449 USD

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

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