iFi Audio Go Bar Ultra Portable Music Headphone DAC USB C Balanced 3.5mm 4.4mm

The iFi Audio Go Bar is an ultra-portable USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier with 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm S-Balanced outputs, powered by a 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC and XMOS 16-core processor. It supports PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256 and MQA, and is part of iFi Audio's Go series of portable audio products.

Key specifications

• Input: USB-C
• DAC: 32-bit Cirrus Logic, XMOS 16-core processor
• Formats: PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256, MQA
• Outputs: 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm S-Balanced
• Digital filters: Bit Perfect, Standard, Minimum Phase, Gibbs Transient Optimised
• Sound modes: XBass+ and XSpace
• Gain: Turbo (+6dB) and iEMatch
• Dimensions: 65 x 22 x 13.2 mm
• Weight: 28.5g

Power to your headphones

Small but powerful, the Go Bar drives a wide range of headphones, including less efficient designs. The Turbo function adds a further +6dB of gain for very inefficient headphones, optimising bass response. For very efficient headphones, iEMatch attenuates output power to reduce background noise and improve volume control usability.

Premium processor and DAC for high-resolution audio

The XMOS 16-core processor and 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC combine to deliver precise, high-resolution playback. The Go Bar handles ultra-res PCM files up to 32-bit/384kHz, native DSD up to DSD256, and MQA — the encoding format used by TIDAL Masters.

Tailor the sound to suit you

Four digital filter options — Bit Perfect, Standard, Minimum Phase and Gibbs Transient Optimised — let you match the sound to the recording and your preferences. XBass+ and XSpace provide analogue processing to boost bass and widen the soundstage.

Balanced and standard headphone outputs

The 4.4mm balanced output works with compatible headphones via the Go Bar's fully balanced circuitry. The 3.5mm output uses iFi's S-Balanced technology to cut crosstalk and background noise by 50%, benefiting standard headphone designs. If you prefer a Bluetooth-connected option, the iFi Audio Go Blu also offers 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs with Bluetooth 5.1.

Compatible with a wide range of sources

The USB-C input is broadly compatible with phones, tablets and computers. Included in the box: a USB-C OTG cable, a Lightning to USB-C converter for Apple iOS devices, a USB-C to USB-A adapter for PCs and laptops, and a leather travel case. For a simpler plug-and-play alternative, the iFi Audio Go Link 2 is a more compact dongle-style option.