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product_id: 448040696
title: "GO bar - Ultraportable DAC/preamp/headphone amp"
brand: "ifi"
price: "2446 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "I Fi"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/448040696-go-bar-ultraportable-dac-preamp-headphone-amp
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# iEMatch for sensitive IEMs 550mW power output USB-C & balanced outputs GO bar - Ultraportable DAC/preamp/headphone amp

**Brand:** ifi
**Price:** 2446 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game—desktop-class sound, pocket-sized freedom.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GO bar - Ultraportable DAC/preamp/headphone amp by ifi
- **How much does it cost?** 2446 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/448040696-go-bar-ultraportable-dac-preamp-headphone-amp)

## Best For

- ifi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ifi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Immersive Soundstage:** Proprietary XBass & XSpace tech enhances bass depth and spatial clarity—feel every note.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** USB-C input plus balanced 4.4mm & S-Balanced 3.5mm outputs for ultimate device versatility.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound:** Native 32-bit/384kHz playback with full MQA & DSD256 decoding for pristine high-res audio.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** World’s most powerful headphone amp in ultraportable form—drive any headphone with ease.
- • **Tailored Listening Experience:** Built-in iEMatch ensures perfect volume control for even the most sensitive in-ear monitors.

## Overview

The iFi GO bar is an ultraportable, high-resolution USB DAC, preamp, and headphone amplifier delivering up to 550mW power output with balanced circuitry. Featuring USB-C connectivity, balanced 4.4mm and 3.5mm outputs, and built-in iEMatch, it supports native 32-bit/384kHz, MQA, and DSD256 playback. Designed for audiophiles on the move, it combines exceptional power and sonic purity in a compact form factor.

## Description

The new addition to the GO series - the GO BarPocketsize Hi-Res USB DAC,Preamp and Headphone AmpThe GO bar is a top-of-the-line USB, ultraportable DAC/headphone amp: Works with PCs, laptops, phones, tablets or any other digital device with a USB port. Most powerful in the world for a headphone amp of this size, with a wider range of headphones than any other ultraportable USB DAC/amplifier The GO bar combines sonic purity with exceptional power outputs: 475mW into 32 ohms – enough current drive to for 16-ohm headphones 7.2V into 600 ohms – sufficient voltage for 600-ohm headphonesThe small, yet mighty GO bar is the world's most powerful headphone amp of its size. The GO Bar is a balanced USB audio DAC amplifier. The USB-C plug-in plays up to 32-bit/384 kHz, has 2x DXD and has full MQA decoding and native DSD up to DSD256 True Balanced Circuit Design/The GO bar's analogue circuitry boasts a balanced circuit design with twin-channel output stage. This reduces noise and crosstalk in the signal path by fully separating left and right channels. Remarkably given its diminutive size, the GO bar’s analogue circuitry features balanced design with a symmetrical twin-channel output stage. This topology, usually reserved for larger and more expensive amplifiers owing to its cost and complexity, reduces noise and crosstalk in the signal path by fully separating the left and right channels. Special attention has also been paid to power supply filtering, dramatically reducing signal noise introduced though the USB input. The amp’s design combines sonic purity with exceptional power. In fact, with an output of 550mW (into 64 ohms) and 7.5V (into 600 ohms), no headphone amp of such diminutive size can match its impressive ability to drive even tricky headphone loads – that’s enough current drive for 16-ohm headphones and sufficient voltage drive for 600-ohm headphones.

Review: Desktop-Class Performance in Your Pocket—But at a Premium Price - 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!
Review: ECCELLENTE - 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!

## Features

- ✅ iEMatch BUILT IN - Even the most sensitive IEMs can be matched
- ✅ EASY CONNECTIVITY – Connects directly to your device with the USB C Input, and works with balanced 4.4mm or S-Bal 3.5mm headphone plugs for ultimate convenience and versatility
- ✅ OUTPUTS - Balanced 4.4mm & S-Balanced 3.5mm
- ✅ AMAZING FEATURES- Proprietary XBass & XSpace technology delivers amazing sound performance
- ✅ HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO - Tidal MQA to MP3 and beyond, play any high res audio format with native digital to analog conversion so you can listen to any song the way the original recording was intended
- General Disclaimer: The image colour may differ from the actual product due to lighting. Please refer to the product for accuracy.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09X62666T |
| Best Sellers Rank | #65,073 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #95 in Headphone Amps |
| Brand | iFi |
| Brand Name | iFi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 99 Reviews |
| Interface | USB, 3.5 mm |
| Interface type | USB, 3.5 mm |
| Item Type Name | portable headphone amplifier |
| Manufacturer | Abbingdon Music Research |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Mounting Type | Portable |
| Mounting type | Portable |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Number of Pins | 31 |
| Number of channels | 2 |
| Number of pins | 31 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** iFi
- **Colour:** Grey
- **Compatible devices:** Devices with USB C Input or balanced 4.4mm S-Bal 3.5mm headphone plugs
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Output wattage:** 7.2 Watts

## Images

![GO bar - Ultraportable DAC/preamp/headphone amp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dlFxROb7L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Desktop-Class Performance in Your Pocket—But at a Premium Price
*by D***K on 11 January 2026*

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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ECCELLENTE
*by M***L on 22 February 2024*

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!

### ⭐ Zero stars
*by E***9 on 9 July 2022*

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.

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*Product available on Desertcart Romania*
*Store origin: RO*
*Last updated: 2026-02-14*