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iFi Audio launches $85 GO link 2 Max DAC for enhanced smartphone audio

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iFi Audio has released the GO link 2 Max, a compact USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier designed to enhance audio quality from smartphones, laptops, and PCs. The device utilizes dual ESS Sabre DAC chips for improved dynamics, lower noise, and precise instrument separation, supporting high-resolution audio files up to 384kHz PCM and DSD256. It features iFi's S-Balanced technology to reduce crosstalk and hardware-based volume control to maintain sound quality, all while drawing minimal power from the host device. The GO link 2 Max is priced at $85 and is compatible with the iFi Nexis app for firmware updates and sound profile customization. AI

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iFi Audio launches $85 GO link 2 Max DAC for enhanced smartphone audio

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor ·

    iFi’s GO Link 2 Max Lets You Use Wired Headphones With Your Phone

    iFi Audio’s successor to the highly popular and portable USB dongle DAC has arrived in the shape of the GO link 2 Max.

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