The iFi Audio GO bar is a compact USB DAC and powerful portable headphone amplifier for high-resolution music on the go. Read more.
The iFi Audio GO bar is a premium ultra-portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed for demanding listeners who want high-quality sound wherever they go. Within the iFi Audio line-up, the GO bar stands out by combining a compact form factor with serious performance, making it suitable for use with laptops, tablets and smartphones alike. Its solid metal housing, tactile control buttons and minimal footprint make it an excellent choice for mobile listening, home offices or anyone who values flexibility without sacrificing sound quality.
At its core, the GO bar features a custom DAC circuit built around a Cirrus Logic converter, capable of handling high-resolution PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and native DSD up to DSD256. A powerful 16-core XMOS processor ensures stable USB operation and enables user-selectable digital filters such as Standard, Minimum Phase and Gibbs Transient Optimised. These options allow subtle fine-tuning of the sonic presentation to suit different musical styles and personal preferences, while remaining faithful to the original recording.
In everyday use, the iFi Audio GO bar proves to be highly versatile. The 4.4 mm Pentaconn output takes full advantage of the fully balanced amplifier design, while the 3.5 mm output benefits from iFi’s S-Balanced technology for improved performance with single-ended headphones. Features like XBass+ and XSpace offer gentle enhancement of low frequencies and soundstage depth, respectively. Sensitive in-ear monitors can be paired safely using iEMatch, and the Turbo mode provides extra power for more demanding headphones. Supplied with a range of cables and a leather travel case, the GO bar is ready to deliver refined sound straight out of the box.
