iFi GO bar - Ultraportable DAC/preamp/headphone amp

The iFi GO bar is a powerhouse. While the price is steep for its size, the audio quality is nearly indistinguishable from a full-sized desktop DAC. I decided to keep this for my PC setup over the Kensei version as it offers better price-to-performance. Performance Notes: xBass/xSpace: Effective, though less "impressive" than iFi's desktop gear. IEM Matching: Perfect for sensitive IEMs (like my Shure SE846). xSpace helps widen the narrow stage, and xBass fills out the sound beautifully. Earbuds: Great for flathead fans who need more bass. Headphones: If you use wide, open-back headphones, you might notice very little difference (maybe 1%) when toggling the DSP effects. Is it worth it? There are many great DACs under $100 that get very close to this level of quality. However, if you want that extra bit of premium polish and power, the GO bar is still the one to beat. Hope this helps fellow audio lovers make a choice!

Penso sia difficile fare di meglio per un dongle. L’ho comprato dopo aver posseduto un Cayin Ru7,non ero soddisfatto della qualità costruttiva (costa come il go bar),bene,con l’ifi go bar ho tutto: qualità costruttiva,qualità audio e anche accessori,doppio cavetto e custodia in pelle ottima per riporlo. Stra consigliato!

This device is not as iOS compatible as advertised. After purchase, digging deep at the bottom of a thread on Head-Fi, an iFi rep states that the currency draw prevents handshakes with some iPhones and they are having to get them back from dealers.

まだオーディオ沼歴が浅いのですが、今まで使ったスティックDACの中で最高の製品です。 中華製のスティックDACは低域が強調されてしまうものが多いと感じていたのですが、これは音のバランスを崩さず解像度と迫力を増してくれます。低域は強調されるのではなく、より深いところまで鳴らしてくれる印象です。中高域も解像度が上がり、各楽器によりフォーカスしやすくなります。勇気がいる価格でしたが、買って大正解でした！

Sometimes a dropout. Then you have to reconnect the ifi to your iPhone. Not a big deal.