![]() The soundstage is surprisingly wide for a device of this size – particularly with the XSpace active – and the imaging is impressive as well. XBass warms things up a bit, and adds that extra low end extension as well. Compared to iFi’s other “GO” product, the GO blue, GO bar is more neutral, and provides a higher level of detail and overall sound quality. There’s a very natural, organic feel to GO bar’s sound that hints at a lush sound, but never strays too far from a reference signature. Overall, it has a sense of transparency and clarity that really wows at this price point. GO bar gives you a surprisingly clean, crisp sound, with just a touch of that signature iFi analog flavor. Connecting the GO bar to a device disables that device’s volume control, so all volume is controlled on the GO bar – with the exception of some apps that have dedicated volume control outside of the operating system’s volume. GO bar receives both power and signal over the same connection, and doesn’t have a battery, so it will only be on when it is connected to a computer or mobile device. GO bar also includes a handy case that can protect the device in your pocket, or clip onto your belt. There’s OTG cables for Lightning and USB and an adapter for use with USB-A devices. The package comes with just about everything you need to connect with your laptop or mobile device. While the volume is pretty self explanatory, the printing on the unit is very low contrast and may be hard to read in low light conditions, or if there’s any glare. Information on the volume, XBass/XSpace status and bitrate are displayed via LED light on the unit. The input is USB-C and the output is either 3.5mm SE or 4.4mm balanced. The device features volume control buttons, a toggle for XBass and XSpace, and a switch for iEMatch. ![]() ![]() GO bar follows iFi’s general design standards, and looks almost like someone hit a micro iDSD Signature with a shrink-ray. With iFi’s pedigree and a strong spec sheet, can it raise the bar for portable DACs? Build, Design, and Accessories GO bar is their latest entry and delivers a diminutive, yet feature packed, ultra-portable DAC/amp. Since then they’ve continued rolling out hits in the more budget friendly end of the HiFi market with products like the GO blu and the hip-dac2. When they released the original hip-dac in 2020, iFi struck a real chord in the portable audio market.
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