iFi GO link Max Portable Flagship USB DAC & Headphone Amplifier｜Dual ESS DAC & Fully Balanced Output
The iFi GO link Max is a major upgrade to the award-winning GO link, designed for audiophiles who demand exceptional sound quality on the go. By connecting directly to your smartphone, tablet, or laptop via USB-C, it transforms your device’s audio output into a fully balanced dual ESS Sabre DAC system, delivering up to 241mW @ 32Ω—around 5× more powerful than a typical laptop headphone jack. This ensures effortless drive for higher-impedance headphones, unlocking improved detail, clarity, and musical dynamics.
Featuring a pair of ESS ES9219 Sabre DACs in a fully balanced architecture, GO link Max offers both a 4.4mm balanced output and iFi’s 3.5mm S-Balanced output, ensuring clean, low-noise performance across all headphone types. Whether you're new to high-resolution audio or an experienced listener, the GO link Max is the ultimate portable upgrade to elevate your listening experience anytime, anywhere.
Key Technologies & Highlights
- Dual ESS Sabre DACs with Fully Balanced Architecture: Equipped with two ESS ES9219 DAC chips—one dedicated to each channel—to achieve excellent channel separation, low distortion, and superior sonic accuracy with a wide, spacious soundstage.
- 4.4mm Balanced + 3.5mm S-Balanced Outputs: Offers a professional 4.4mm balanced output and iFi’s 3.5mm S-Balanced technology, reducing noise and crosstalk for a cleaner signal, no matter which headphones you use.
- Powerful Output Performance: Up to 241mW @ 32Ω via 4.4mm balanced and 100mW @ 32Ω via 3.5mm S-Balanced, making it capable of driving demanding studio and hi-fi headphones with ease.
- Dynamic Range Enhancement (DRE): Proprietary iFi technology expands dynamic contrast for improved clarity—quiet passages stay detailed, while loud segments remain controlled and distortion-free.
- High-Resolution Native Support: Supports PCM 384kHz, DSD 256 (11.3MHz), and DXD 384kHz natively—no upsampling—preserving the recording’s original resolution and musicality.
- Portable & Durable Design: Compact at 150 × 15 × 10mm and just 14.5g in weight, with a robust aluminum chassis and a silver-plated copper braided cable to reduce signal loss and interference.
Specifications
| DAC Chipset | Dual ESS Sabre ES9219 |
| Input | USB-C |
| Headphone Outputs | 4.4mm Balanced / 3.5mm S-Balanced |
| Supported Formats | PCM 384kHz, DSD 256, DXD 384kHz |
| Output Power | 4.4mm Balanced: 241mW @ 32Ω
3.5mm S-Balanced: 100mW @ 32Ω |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 130dBA (4.4mm Balanced) |
| Distortion / Channel Separation | Low distortion design with excellent channel separation |
| Dimensions | Approx. 150 × 15 × 10 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 14.5 g |
THINK2 Warranty & Support
- Fast Shipping: In-stock items will be shipped within 24 business hours.
- Professional Technical Support: Our certified audio engineers provide consultation for installation, licensing, compatibility, and basic setup.
- Comprehensive Warranty & After-Sales Service: Includes both manufacturer warranty and THINK2 customer support.
※ Shipping times are calculated based on business days. Delays may occur during holidays or force majeure events. Actual warranty terms follow the manufacturer’s official policy, while THINK2 provides integration and support assistance.
THINK2 Warranty & Return Policy
- With valid proof of purchase and product serial number, customers are entitled to the manufacturer’s warranty and THINK2 after-sales service.
- DOA / Non-human defects: Within 7 days from the purchase date, after verification, customers may request a return or replacement.
- Exclusions: Damages caused by misuse, unauthorized disassembly or modification, consumable parts, natural disasters/force majeure, or improper use beyond specifications and instructions.
- Application Process: Contact customer service during business hours and follow the provided packaging and return instructions.
- Service Coverage: Taiwan region as primary service area; lead time and costs for offshore/overseas service depend on actual logistics standards.
