iFi Go Link: A $60 pocket DAC/Amp that’s actually GOOD?! Yes, BUT… [REVIEW]

The iFi Go Link is a DAC/amp you can take anywhere and use with just about anything. But at $60, is it really better than much cheaper options from Apple and other companies?

NOTE: This unit was sent to me for review by iFi. All opinions are my own.

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# TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro to the iFi Go Link
00:20 Terms to Know
00:53 Features
02:36 How I Tested
02:57 How it Sounds
03:20 Lower-end Headphones & IEMs
03:55 Mid-tier Headphones & IEMs
05:04 High-end Headphones
06:21 A Word of Caution (for Wireless Headphones Owners)

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[josetorres]

Great video. Lots of helpful information about the product and use case. My wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas last night, I guess I have an answer for her today 😂

[EARLandPEARL-ci]

I bought one last month..made my IEM's shine

[Daniel-tum]

PERFECT. Did just put an order on KZ ZSN PRO 2 and the iFi Go Link for my gf. In the same order I got KZxHBB PR2 for myself. She had the Xiaomi 11T in the past from me, and I plan (someday) to buy an Ipad + Macbook as a gift. Soon she can use it in the car, on the go (in her pocket) and as an better adapter to to different devices. I own myself the Audeze LCD-2 Classic that I use on Asus Xonar Essence STX desktop computer. I got an Grado (to minitele) adapter recently. After I got the iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon for myself, I will have great basic IEM/Headphone setup for most situations. On the fly (long travels, short travels) and on at home. All these products are highly recommended, and has very (very) good value.

[Omar_ZX]

I already am knee deep into audio, yeah I sold my whole collection not long ago because idk I wanna recollect it all, but when I had my collection I had a hd600 (original marble colour way), arya stealth, an old stax earspeaker I got from my grandpa, etc etc

[jai-yadav]

Thanks for the great review.I’ve Sennheiser HD 58x and using it with Apple Music lossless via Apple lightning to 3.5 converter. I’m new to this audiophile hobby, Is it going to make any difference if I use it with this ifi Go link?

[luisfilipesouza]

6:26 Why does it not make sense to use them with wireless headphones, but the headphones have a 3.5mm jack and support hi-res?🎧🎶

[razor.premium]

Im in this same situation, using xm4 on passthrough mode, so which pair of entry wired headphones would you recommend to pair with this dongle?

[captainslow]

I'm flying from europe to asia next week. i'm taking my AirpodsMax with me for the long flight. I could connect them to this AMP/DAC with the Lightning to 3.5mm cable available as an accessory. Would this improve the sound and strength or is it futile due to the design of the AirpodsMax?

[ritwikrao]

Would this really make a difference when clubbed with Klipsch X20i in-ears?

[elsoundgarden]

I have the Sennheiser Momentum 4 and I was wondering if I would notice the difference using the Momentums with the cable and using Tidal as well as this DAC. Anyone with this set up please let me know.

[Francesco.v]

i have the Truthear Hexa, this or the Apple Dac? i use Android

[michaelhead]

I use an adapter to run my phone through aux input on ifi zen can 3. Could I use this instead? So phone to ifi go>to aux cable> to zen can(not dac)3 to hd560s headphones. Would that be feasible or no because it would be like running and amp into an amp?

[Gwinter]

Im new to all these technical stuff, so can you explain why these wouldn't be worth it for headphones like the Sony XM4, when used in wired mode?

[Vontae]

I have a pair of HD560s and Linsoul 7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2, would this be great to pair with it? Also looking at the ifi uno or air can.

[RayhanAhmed-nk]

Is ifi go link can drive planner iems like dioko, timeless with potential?? , if not suggest me any on budget ❤❤❤.

[prky]

Hi mate . Im using iPhone 15 and Apple Music . Planning for truthear gate IEM . Confused between ifi go link vs fiio KA11 .. what’s your pick if u need a great sound richness

[altodomino]

Good review fam.

Does this require any sort of software or app download to work, or it just plug and play?

[raghavarora]

Hey! Just wanted to ask a question, Sony doesn’t offer LDAC for iPhone. So does using this enhance the audio quality for sony xm5’s?

[neevjain]

i already have the ifi dac and was thinking of buying HD600 as i am getting a really good deal on them, so do you think this could run them? ik they are 300 ohms but the dac can do 2v/14mw at 300 ohms so will it be good enough?

[kiekiek]

So I am a noob.I have a Sennheiser 560 wired on a PC. Will this Ifi Go give me a lot better sound compared to standard PC audio quality?