iFi Audio GO Link 2 Max
iFi Audio GO Link 2 Max
Portable Hi-Res Balanced Headphone Amplifier & USB-C DAC
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Uncompromised Audio Architecture: To guarantee utmost fidelity, the GO link 2 Max intentionally bypasses inline microphone and remote support. Rejecting the inferior all-in-one "system-on-chip" solutions used by competitors, iFi maximized the internal space for a fully balanced dual-DAC and dedicated amplifier stage, ensuring a pristine, high-resolution sound path.
Product Highlights
- Dual DAC Architecture: Features twin ESS Sabre chips forming a fully balanced circuit, revealing unprecedented depth, clarity, and channel separation.
- Balanced 4.4mm Output: Delivers a commanding 241mW of power to effortlessly drive demanding over-ear headphones and planar magnetics.
- Hardware Volume Control: Bypasses lossy software attenuation to preserve full, bit-perfect audio resolution at any listening level.
- Uncompromised Signal: Cuts total harmonic distortion by over 50% while unlocking +6dB of dynamic range for punchy, life-like playback.
- S-Balanced 3.5mm Jack: Proprietary technology halves crosstalk for standard single-ended earphones, ensuring maximum clarity with minimal interference.
- Ultra-Portable Power: Weighs just 11.5g and includes iFi Nexis app compatibility for seamless Android firmware updates and real-time digital filtering.

Award-Winning Audio, Unlocked.
The iFi GO link 2 Max is a definitive statement in portable audio. Housing a fully balanced architecture driven by dual ESS Sabre DAC chips, this 11.5g powerhouse transforms your laptop or smartphone into a reference-grade listening station.
Equipped with both a proprietary S-Balanced 3.5mm output and a commanding 4.4mm balanced connection outputting 241mW of power, it provides the precise voltage and pitch-black audio background required to push your high-end earphones and demanding over-ear monitors to their absolute acoustic limit.
True Balanced Performance
Elevate your listening with a fully balanced, dual-mono circuit design. By dedicating an individual ESS Sabre DAC to each channel, the GO link 2 Max achieves superior channel separation and an exceptionally clean background.
The robust 4.4mm balanced output delivers an impressive 241mW, providing the essential current and voltage needed to effortlessly drive demanding audiophile headphones with absolute grip and authoritative control.
Bit-Perfect Resolution
Standard smartphone volume controls strip away digital data and fine musical detail at lower listening levels. The GO link 2 Max solves this through sophisticated hardware-based volume control, preserving full bit-perfect resolution regardless of how quiet your music is.
Combined with a massive 50% reduction in total harmonic distortion compared to its predecessor, it guarantees an ultra-pure, true-to-original signal path.
Uncompromised Purist Design
Designed strictly for audio purists, the GO link 2 Max maximizes internal space for its discrete amplifier stage by intentionally bypassing inline microphone and remote support. Instead of relying on inferior all-in-one chipsets, it utilizes dedicated DAC hardware and proprietary S-Balanced technology on its 3.5mm output.
By running a dedicated negative wire for each channel, it halves crosstalk, ensuring your single-ended earphones deliver maximum performance without any digital interference.
Dramatically Dynamic Sound
Mobile audio can often feel flat, but the GO link 2 Max brings your favourite tracks to life. By unlocking an additional +6dB of Dynamic Range Enhancement (DRE), it creates a dramatically punchier, emotionally expressive listening experience.
Advanced users can further refine their setup via the iFi Nexis app, seamlessly toggling between hybrid and linear digital filters to perfectly match their sonic preferences on the fly.
Specifications
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Package Includes
- iFi GO link 2 Max
- USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
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Technical Specifications
- Hi-Res Support: PCM up to 384kHz, native DSD256
- DAC Chipset: Dual ESS Sabre Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DACs
- Digital Input: USB-C (Data and Power)
- Headphone Outputs: Balanced 4.4mm, S-Balanced 3.5mm
- Output Power (4.4mm Balanced): ≥241mW @ 32Ω / 4V @ 300Ω
- Output Power (3.5mm S-Balanced): ≥100mW @ 32Ω / 2V @ 300Ω
- Output Impedance: <0.7Ω (Balanced), <0.35Ω (S-Balanced)
- SNR & DNR: ≥130dBA (Balanced), ≥125dBA (S-Balanced)
- THD+N: ≤0.0007% (Balanced), ≤0.001% (S-Balanced)
- Frequency Response: 10Hz–80kHz (-3dB)
- Dimensions: 143 x 15 x 9.4mm
- Net Weight: 11.5g