





iFi GO Link Max
Ultra-portable DAC/amp with balanced output and dual DACs
The GO link Max is a high-powered USB DAC and headphone amplifier built for audiophiles who want serious sound with a small footprint. With dual ESS Sabre DACs, balanced 4.4 mm and S-Balanced 3.5 mm outputs, and native hi-res playback up to PCM 384 kHz and DSD256, it unlocks the full potential of your wired headphones or IEMs. Pocket-sized but powerful, it delivers up to 241 mW of output—more than 10× your phone—while preserving detail, dynamic range, and clarity wherever you go.
Dual DAC for Clean Separation You Can Hear
A pair of ESS ES9219 Sabre DAC chips, one for each channel, offer superb left–right instrument placement and low noise. This balanced setup reduces crosstalk, revealing layers in your mix that simpler DACs can’t show.
Balanced Circuitry for Interference-Free Listening
Alongside the 4.4 mm balanced output, the S-Balanced 3.5 mm jack brings noise rejection across the full audio system.
High‑Res Native Playback
Handle all major formats natively—PCM up to 384 kHz, DSD256, and DXD384—without any DSP or up‑sampling. What you hear is what’s in the source.
Dynamic Range Enhancement
Built-in DRE applies +6 dB more dynamic range, increasing contrast between quiet and loud passages, making music feel more immersive without any artificial loudness boost.
Hardware Volume Control: Accuracy at Every Level
Volume adjustments occur in the hardware layer within the DAC chip, preserving full detail across volume settings. That avoids degradation often introduced by software-based controls.
Product highlights
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Dual ESS Sabre ES9219 DACs for exceptional detailed playback
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Balanced 4.4 mm & S‑Balanced 3.5 mm outputs for superior clarity
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Hi‑Res support: PCM up to 384 kHz, DSD256, DXD384
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241 mW output @ 32 Ω—safely drives demanding headphones
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Dynamic Range Enhancement (+6 dB) for expressive depth
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Hardware volume control to retain audio integrity
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Compact magnesium body + flexible cable for durability on the go
Specs
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Chipset: ESS Sabre ES9219 (dual)
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Dimensions: 150 × 15 × 10 mm (5.9 × 0.59 × 0.39 in)
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Weight: 14.5 g (0.51 oz)
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Inputs: USB‑C
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Outputs: 4.4 mm balanced; 3.5 mm S‑Balanced
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Output impedance: 0.35 Ω (4.4 mm); 0.7 Ω (3.5 mm)
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Power consumption: ~0.6 W idle, ~3.2 W max
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Max output: 241 mW @ 32 Ω (4.4 mm); 100 mW @ 32 Ω (3.5 mm)
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SNR: 130 dBA (4.4 mm); 125 dBA (3.5 mm)
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THD+N: ≤0.0016% (4.4 mm)
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Formats: PCM 384 kHz, DSD256, DXD384
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DNR: 130 dBA (4.4 mm); 125 dBA (3.5 mm)
What’s included
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GO link Max DAC/Amp
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USB‑A to USB‑C adapter
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User manual & Quick‑Start guide
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Warranty card (1‑year manufacturer coverage)