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The GO Bar gets you all the iFi Audio energy you need on the go. Their balanced 4.4mm dongle packs a punch. It's a wonder that something so small can deliver everything your listening needs, in a triumph of modern portable audio. Coming with GO Bar are four selectable digital filter options to dial in your sound. Never accuse iFi for a lack of flexibility, or features. It's one of the best ecoustics has tested. Neutrality allowed each IEM Headfonia heard to excel as the tuning intended. IEMatch tailors noise levels to suit even sensitive Campfire Audio models, while XBass+ and XSpace adapt GO Bar to yet more of your tastes. Many tricks up Go Bar's sleeve, that merely whet our appetites for the raw power iFi have packed in. Nearly half a watt stands by to push any realistic portable pair of cans you take with you. The signal path is of the utmost quality, direct-coupled output stage meaning low bass gets reproduced better than the competition, for a sound that's larger than life. Headfonics says GO Bar "stand up to its claim of being the most powerful dongle DAC around that employs the addictive iFi features like Xbass and XSpace in a device that is super portable". Also check out the rest of iFi's products here, or our portable DAC/amps here.

An utterly modern device, GO blu reflects iFi Audio's understanding of new-age listeners. This Bluetooth 5.1, LDAC and aptX HD receiver is also a balanced 4.4mm amplifier, giving you all the power you need with a battery life of up to 10 hours. And, it's as small as your TraceTogether token. How iFi stuffed in its balanced circuit, Qualcomm QCC 5100 Bluetooth receiver and outboard Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chip is a closely guarded secret they won't be telling anyone in a hurry. [See Product Desc. For More] Convenience aside, GO blu is a genuinely audiophile design with boutique parts and an attention to circuit detail – including direct coupling – that belies its use cases and form factor. Headfonia puts this iFi through its paces, and it won this race. Just like What Hi-Fi? awarded GO blu 5 ⭐ and an Applause Award followed from StereoNET. Headfonics love "it's appropriately named a pocket rocket because that’s what it is". That's proven in iFi's USB-C socket that doubles as charging input and wired DAC input, if you'd like the ultimate in pocket fidelity. Enjoy it to its maximum via the 4.4mm cable supplied with Audio-Technica's MSR7b – or at home with any one of iBasso Audio's SR2 or Focals via a CB17 cord. See what more iFi can do in larger form factors here, or view our other portable DAC/amps here.

iFi Audio's hotly-anticipated GO pod turns your prized wired earphones wireless! These Bluetooth adapters fill a niche to make your flagships even more convenient, and better sounding than before. Stock arrives end-July 2023. Never has Bluetooth promised to be this flexible and high-quality. From the makers of the acclaimed GO blu comes wearable Bluetooth DAC/headphone amps that you can attach to MMCX and 2-pin IEMs – dispensing with those messy cables in the process.  And praise has been pouring in for iFi. Headfonia place GO pod on their Recommended Buys list. Headfonics found it wanting for nothing. GO pod gets highly recommended on Ear Fidelity. And John Grandberg writes "nobody else has so far managed to execute the idea to such a high standard" on Darko.Audio. Twister6 compares them to wired sound quality. [See Product Desc. For More] iFi's headline act is how GO pod is the first device in the world to support Hi-Res transmission of 24/96kHz audio, with LDAC, Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive and Snapdragon Sound codecs built on the Bluetooth 5.2 standard. That's possible with iFi separating the Bluetooth receiver, DAC and amp modules even in the featherweight, space-limited GO pods.  Qualcomm’s top-tier QCC5144 receiver maxes out Bluetooth quality, and that data stream gets sent to a separate Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC for no-compromise decoding.  It's not just about the GO pod's fidelity, but also its ability to deliver that signal as pristinely as possible into IEM impedances that have been steadily dropping. Despite its miniature battery power supply, this iFi is rated into loads as low as 16ohms – right after USB DAC/amp dongles, GO pod is the very next credible DAP replacement. Indeed, Bluetooth just got serious. Naturally you'd want to get these attached to as many as your prized IEMs as possible. And in addition to stock MMCX and 2-pin attachments, Pentaconn Ear, T2 IPX and A2DC GO pod connectors are sold separately.  Even GO pod's charging case reeks of iFi's attention to detail. With each storage compartment roomy enough to accommodate the largest CIEMs, there's also a 1,500mAh battery that's large enough to offer up to 35 hours of play time. Check out all of iFi Audio's gear here, or all our other wireless equipment here.

The success of a proof of concept is determined by how long an idea can endure and evolve over time – and iFi Audio's USB-C, battery-powered hip-dac 3 excels in both aspects, marking the third iteration in a long line of portable 4.4mm DAC/amps. 5 ⭐ followed from What Hi-Fi?. As we move into 2023 and the modern age, the hip-dac 3 introduces USB-C digital input, making it compatible with various phones and cables, offering even greater flexibility for connecting to Apple iPhones, Android devices, tablets, and laptops. [See Product Desc. For More] With its hip-flask size, the hip-dac 3 seamlessly integrates with your devices without compromising its portable sound quality. Its onboard battery not only preserves your source device's power but also ensures a clean and quiet power supply that robustly supports the hip-dac 3's amplifier. Furthermore, iFi's analog volume control consistently maintains a superior signal-to-noise ratio at all listening levels, surpassing conventional digital controls.  The third evolution of iFi's portable powerhouse also reaches a new peak in parts quality. It now incorporates new metal film resistors in the analog stage, and the decoding process, powered by a trademark Burr-Brown DAC, achieves even greater precision thanks to a new low phase noise crystal oscillator. Indeed, hip-dac 3 provides a remarkable taste of high-end audio. Explore the rest of iFi's innovations here, or browse our collection of DACs and amplifiers for more options here.

Below iDSD Diablo 2's futuristic exterior and the promise of new, wonderful technologies like xMEMS and wireless Bluetooth 5.4 aptX™ Lossless input is a tried-and-true iFi Audio product that is ready to deliver – today. The heights the proven platform that was the original iDSD Diablo gets taken to the rafters with its further optimised circuit and boutique parts overflowing from Diablo 2's red, race car chassis. [See Product Desc. For More] iFi's usual custom operational amplifiers show up here in a design that boasts more careful application of local negative feedback, rather than the more standard global variety. By using sparing error correction, iDSD Diablo 2 veers from the glare and harshness of cheaper solid-state designs caused by transient intermodulation distortion, with the signal from its Burr-Brown DAC still being clean and precise throughout. Purewave, the name coined for the direct-coupled analogue circuit developed for iFi by Hi-Fi and Parasound legend John Curl, ensures a fully balanced, differential signal path produces minimal distortion and up to 120 dB of signal-to-noise ratio.  Such performance is possible also due a high 15 volt operating voltage – a number much more akin to desktop amplifiers – that expands headroom and circuit linearity in tandem with Diablo 2's local, carefully applied, negative feedback. That precision gets backed by even more power: nearly five watts stands ready to drive any headphone load, including a HEDDphone 2. Accessorisation fitting for the premium status of this red arrow is included, not least a carrying pouch that'll accomodate iFi's low-noise iPower DC charger and a 4.4mm balanced line-out cable to dual XLR cables, to feed a desktop amplifier.

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The overachieving ZEN Stream was just the beginning for iFi Audio. Their NEO Stream digital audio streamer does it all – digital and analog outputs, with the one-of-a-kind advantage provided by iFi’s optical LAN input. iFi's new streaming hub counts itself as the only other mainstream digital audio streamer apart from Sonore to feature an optical LAN input. Stereophile writes "NEO Stream punches way above its retail price, bringing complex high-end audio down to earth". Headfonics raved about it. Given light energy is the only way to completely isolate a system galvanically, with no electric potential between points, NEO Stream's optical LAN input is a class above its peers, and indeed punches way above its weight. Indeed, you can confidently insert the NEO Stream into nearly any high-end, top-dollar system, knowing it will perform admirably without hindering flagship DACs from manufacturers like Denafrips, Holo Audio, or Matrix Audio. [See Product Desc. For More] The I2S and AES/EBU outputs around back effortlessly transmit digital signals to your system through iFi's Roon Ready and Signalyst HQPlayer NAA modes. Alternatively, you can bypass a downstream DAC entirely and utilise the NEO Stream's balanced line output. But let's start at the source. NEO Stream includes an OptiBox and the relevant cables to connect to the gigabit ethernet output from your router. Once done, iFi's OptiBox hooks up to NEO Stream and acts as an intermediary to completely block parasitic noise from your home's modem with its galvanic isolation. Files up to DSD512 and PCM 768Khz are transmitted this way without bandwidth limitation. The transfer of digital data between NEO Stream and your DAC is regulated by iFi's GMT femto-precision clock and intelligent memory buffer. GMT ensures your digital transmission between router, NEO Stream and DAC stays jitter-free, with designer Thorsten Loesch describing it to 6Moons as "intelligently and dynamically controlling the clock that drives the DAC chips and streams data from the memory buffer ... not a secondary PLL ... entirely new concept that completely blocks jitter". NEO Stream isn't a run-of-the-mill streamer then, but rather applies iFi's proprietary technology and techniques to stand apart from others. Excellent phase-noise performance and low-jitter are key when transmitting I2S over HDMI, with the bit, master and word clocks derived more accurately than ever. This is particularly important when using one of Signalyst HQPlayer's oversampling reconstruction filters with a Denafrips or Holo Audio NOS DAC, as timing accuracy becomes crucial, and even minor variances can have a significant impact. NEO Stream is reflective of iFi's drive never to settle, coming up with original solutions at the digital input and output that makes these newcomers to streamers appear like veterans, delivering results not yet seen before at this price, availability or common use. Also view iFi's other products here, or our other desktop devices here.

Gamers, TV aficionados, bingers, and music lovers, unite under iFi Audio's Uno: one USB DAC/amp to rule them all! The palm-sized Uno's petite dimensions bely its do-it-all attitude. Buttons on top of its tough, mineral-filled polymer case allow you to switch your headphones between dedicated Game, Movie and Music modes. Each of Uno's Game, Movie and Music modes brings special features to enhance your audio experience with your desktop activities. Headfonics say iFi's baby is a "great first-timer and an easy-to-transport DAC". It's on Headfonia's Recommended Buys list for the same reasons. And with a powerful 3.5mm headphone amplifier on the front capable of driving 32ohm plus 300ohm headphones alike, with RCA line outputs on the rear for desktop speakers, iFi really make the case that this might be the only DAC companion you ever need. [See Product Desc. For More] Powered off the same 5V supply from its single USB-C input, Uno is pure, confident simplicity that gives you the competitive edge in Esports. When its Game mode activated, Uno makes low-level sound effects and game cues crystal-clear – always hear your enemies coming and storms brewing ahead of time. Indeed, pair Uno with the fantastic Tago Studio T3-03 up to Sennheiser's HD800S for an Esports competitive edge. And either of these picks switch seamlessly for your enjoyment of Netflix's next bingeable TV series, with iFi's Movie mode: set to enhance dialogue clarity whatever you're watching. But now for a return to iFi's music-making DNA. Activating Music mode is to bring a DAC/amp built to continue iFi's legacy at making great, affordable Head-Fi. Uno's capable of juicing all manner of headphones so you play back your favourite Tidal, Apple Music Hi-Res Lossless and Spotify when you're relaxing.  Built around the ES9219 DAC from ESS Technology, Uno gains access to its on-chip analog volume control. This small DAC attenuates volume in the analog domain granting much better signal-to-noise performance than the average competitor's lossy digital volume control. You'll see that iFi are already discussing Uno as a much higher-end offering than it is, offering details and levels of fidelity to whichever mode of listening you cherish the most. And that makes it numero uno on our list of recommendations for the most diverse entry-level listening. But for those wanting even more – such as a balanced 4.4mm headphone output – check out iFi's bigger offerings here, or our other DAC/amps here.

xDSD Gryphon is the host with the most, but in reality it's possibly the most focused recent offering of technology from iFi Audio. Most, if not all, of iFi's latest innovations in the arena appear in xDSD Gryphon – for the single-minded enjoyment of portable and desktop listeners alike. It goes straight onto Headfonia's Recommended Buys list, and sounded excellent at all times on Headfonics. [See Product Desc. For More] xDSD Gryphon is transparent while not being afraid to have fun doing so. Playing in stock configuration, it keeps the beat going and your listening always engaging and apace with the track. Audio-PH say it's a "complete device in all respects, harmonious and balanced in everything". Gryphon takes 5 ⭐ from T3. Gryphon is perfect to help your spacious, reference, gear like Audio-Technica's AWAS, Empire Ears ESR II, Oriolus Traillii, Rosson Audio Designs and Sennheiser's HD800S live a little. A true balanced, differential PureWave circuit co-designed by Hi-Fi legend John Curl makes its smallest, most portable appearance yet to add correct colour to life on the move. Size is no excuse for compromise and xDSD's power stage is direct-coupled for extended bandwidth into the lowest frequencies for excellent phase reproduction and fast-sounding bass. Gryphon may be tiny but is mighty, putting out up to 1,000mW of power in balanced 4.4mm. Eschewing global negative feedback in favour of local feedback for a more natural sound, PureWave is a true high-performance circuit befitting of your flagship earphones and headphones. A digitally-controlled analog volume control preserves resolution and the low noise of xDSD Gryphon, while maintaining perfect channel balance and tracking even at minute volume. This control christened CyberSync overrides all other controls from your sources, leaving you no doubt that your xDSD is operating at maximum dynamic range with no unsuspecting digital attenuation going on where it shouldn't happen. Never worry about missing bits again. All this technology befits a wired connection via included iOS Lightning, USB-C and USB-A OTG cables. But in a pinch xDSD Gryphon transforms into an aptX Adaptive, aptX HD and LDAC Bluetooth receiver with Qualcomm’s new QCC5100 Bluetooth chip feeding the master Burr-Brown DAC. XSpace, XBass II and a Presence control round off a list of features, none of them redundant and all fully focused on pure musical pleasure from xDSD Gryphon. View its bigger iDSD Signature brother here, all iFi's other hits here, or our other portable DAC/amps here.

iFi Audio's ultra-affordable Bluetooth streamer receives almost every signal from your computer, Mac, Android phone or mobile iOS device before decoding it to a balanced analog output signal. A 5 ⭐ hit on What Hi-Fi?, V2 boasts an improved antenna touting up to 80 per cent more range. [See Product Desc. For More] Zen Blue supports Qualcomm's aptX and aptX HD, LDAC and HWA, the latter hi-res codecs created by Sony and Huawei respectively. An improved clock means that jitter is reduced for better timing reproduced in your audio. Once received, that signal stands by to either go into your amplifier or speakers via balanced or single-ended analog, or digital SPDIF into a downstream decoder. That's flexibility at your fingertips! See the rest of iFi Audio's innovations here, or browse the rest of our collection of DACs and amplifiers here.

iFi Audio is ready for its hat-trick, and they've come a long way from playing the long ground since 2019. A series of winners from the ZEN DAC to the hip-dac2, it didn't need the third goal, but why not put it at the back of the net for legacy, applause and hashtag #becauseIcan? [See Product Desc. For More] We would admit our fan art but we refuse to underplay the success of packing in 1,600W or "52x more power" into this tiny solid chassis. Headfonia and Positive Feedback were extremely complimentary, no surprises there. What Hi-Fi? rolled it all together with a 5 ⭐ rating. It also speaks the 2020 language: 4.4mm. We hope you're ready to stack. This stamp-sized marvel designed with the help of Hi-Fi legend John Curl of Parasound fame is worth accommodating.

The favourite of iFi Audio's Zen range now gets its SIGNATURE upgrade. ZEN DAC Signature overhauls everything beneath its sleek new polished black chassis. Losing its front headphone outputs to specialise solely in decoding digital for a separate amplifier, this Tidal MQA-ready desktop DAC marvel boasts boutique ELNA, Murata and Panasonic parts to make a real statement at an affordable price tag. [See Product Desc. For More] Its updated XMOS USB receiver brains means that ZEN DAC Signature V2 is more properly able to unfold and fully render an MQA file from Tidal. Of even more note, a balanced 4.4mm output around back can be connected to a dual-XLR amplifier with the proper interconnect. Just ask us for a demonstration together with Cayin Audio's iHA-6, to begin with. ZEN DAC Signature supplies the delicacy, detail and soundstage with the muscle of Cayin's affordable powerhouse for a complete, reference desktop system just crossing the four-digit price-tag threshold, and the sky is the limit from there. Look up our other amplifiers that iFi's sophisticated starter star could feed here, the rest of iFi's range here, or all our other DAC/amps here.

iFi Audio's Zen DAC sports a 4.4mm balanced headphone output unheard of at this price, and unfolds and decodes MQA; perfect for Tidal users. Now a 5 ⭐ hit on What Hi-Fi?. [See Product Desc. For More] HIFI Trends adored Zen DAC. With enough power to drive a 300 ohm Sennheiser or ZMF Headphones, and 420 ohm Audio-Technica, this is here to stay. As you continue upgrading your rig, this 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256 Zen DAC grows with you. Use it to decode digital and feed a balanced analog signal into your other devices as a hub! See the rest of iFi Audio's innovations here, or browse the rest of our collection of DACs and amplifiers here.

Another iFi Audio masterclass at integrating music playback seamlessly into our lives. ZEN Stream serves up the bits as your network streamer via Ethernet, into your DAC via USB or S/PDIF. Headfonia delivered a thumbs-up, given how easy it is to use plus its ability to improve a given system. [See Product Desc. For More] It shows off its audiophile chops from the get-go, promising to be your network bridge through its Roon Ready certification, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect status. The latter pulls the full MQA stream off the Tidal cloud, without any middle-men, straight to Questyle Audio's CMA15 or Benchmark Media's DAC3. Audiophilia praise iFi for "a value-added digital product that can play with gear much more expensive without embarrassment". StereoNET hail it "a seriously impressive new streamer" and bestow iFi with an Applause Award. ZEN Stream's open-source programming means compatibility with a large number of playback methods. iFi's nifty network ninja is not merely another link in the chain – it has the potential to entirely elevate your system beyond the ceiling you previously thought possible. Getting your dirty USB out of the picture and eliminating the need for you to tether your Apple or Windows mobile and desktop devices to your audio is ZEN Stream's point.  Active Noise Cancellation II and iPurifier technologies for USB and S/PDIF interfaces respectively keep things clean, with boutique power supply parts keeping noise levels down. READ ALSO The tech behind iFi's DSD256-capable ZEN Stream For those looking for a network streamer for your high-performance desktop or full-size Hi-Fi/Head-Fi system, that wait is now over in ZEN Stream. Also view all of iFi's other products here, or browse our other desktop systems here.