{"id":25117,"date":"2026-04-10T06:16:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:16:18","slug":"ifi-go-hyperlink-2-moveable-dac-amp-evaluation-whats-new-in-v2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117","title":{"rendered":"iFi GO Hyperlink 2 Moveable DAC\/Amp Evaluation: What&#8217;s New In V2?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"bloggy--article\">\n      <link href=\"https:\/\/d2xvgzwm836rzd.cloudfront.net\/blog_styles--audio46.min.css?v=1775674861883\" type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<div id=\"1756312732377\" class=\"bggle--block bggle_text margin_vertical--medium     margin-top_none margin-bottom_none \" section-id=\"1756312732377\">\n<p>Moveable DACs are important to bringing hi-fi audio on the go. iFi Audio is well-known for making numerous totally different merchandise which can be good for touring listeners, and at a good price. The<strong>\u00a0iFi GO Hyperlink 2<\/strong> is an upgraded model of the already in style GO Hyperlink, with plenty of the identical options to make your tracks really feel acquainted whereas additionally maintaining you entertained. What does the iFi GO Hyperlink 2 have to supply? What has modified on this new revision?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ebdd77689d9\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69ebdd77689d9\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ebdd77689d9\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117\/#WHAT_COMES_IN_THE_BOX\" title=\"\n    WHAT COMES IN THE BOX \n  \">\n    WHAT COMES IN THE BOX \n  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117\/#DESIGN_BUILD_QUALITY\" title=\"\n    DESIGN &amp; BUILD QUALITY \n  \">\n    DESIGN &amp; BUILD QUALITY \n  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117\/#PHOTO_GALLERY\" title=\"\n    PHOTO GALLERY \n  \">\n    PHOTO GALLERY \n  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117\/#TECHNICAL_SPECIFICATIONS\" title=\"\n    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS \n  \">\n    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS \n  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117\/#LISTENING_REVIEW\" title=\"\n    LISTENING REVIEW \n  \">\n    LISTENING REVIEW \n  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117\/#GO_LINK_VS_GO_LINK_2\" title=\"\n    GO LINK VS GO LINK 2 \n  \">\n    GO LINK VS GO LINK 2 \n  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117\/#FINAL_THOUGHTS\" title=\"\n    FINAL THOUGHTS \n  \">\n    FINAL THOUGHTS \n  <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117\/#QUICK_SUMMARY\" title=\"\n    QUICK SUMMARY \n  \">\n    QUICK SUMMARY \n  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25117\/#MORE_IFI_AUDIO_REVIEWS\" title=\"\n    MORE IFI AUDIO REVIEWS \n  \">\n    MORE IFI AUDIO REVIEWS \n  <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1756312737715\" section-id=\"1756312737715\" class=\"text--1636212957474 margin_vertical--medium no--margin-horizontal no--padding-vertical no--padding-horizontal  margin-top_none margin-bottom_none bggle_title bggle--block text__left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_COMES_IN_THE_BOX\"><\/span>\n    WHAT COMES IN THE BOX<br \/>\n  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"bggle--block bggle_product-with-text bggle--v2 bggle--block margin_vertical--small margin-top_none        bggle--start\" section-id=\"1756312763842\">\n<div class=\"bggle_text--container\" section-text-id=\"text-1756312763842\">\n<p>Very similar to the unique, iFi provides you a slim bundle with all the pieces you want. They do not promote it, however there are a number of cool equipment that include the adapter which can be much like the unique. Contained in the GO Hyperlink 2 field, you get the next:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>iFi GO Hyperlink 2<\/li>\n<li>USB-C to Lightning Adapter<\/li>\n<li>USB-C to USB-A Adapter<\/li>\n<li>Data Card<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"bggle_product--container bggle_product--containerV2  aboveText productRight\">\n<div id=\"1756312763842\" class=\"bggle_product-container text__center\" bggle-product-id=\"9214602674409\" bggle-product-handle=\"ifi-go-link-2\">\n        <a class=\"bggle_button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/audio46.com\/products\/ifi-go-link-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bloggle_product--img\" src=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>          <button style=\"margin-top: auto;\" class=\" m--auto\">See Product<\/button><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1756312753943\" section-id=\"1756312753943\" class=\"text--1636212957474 margin_vertical--medium no--margin-horizontal no--padding-vertical no--padding-horizontal  margin-top_none margin-bottom_none bggle_title bggle--block text__left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DESIGN_BUILD_QUALITY\"><\/span>\n    DESIGN &amp; BUILD QUALITY<br \/>\n  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"1756312777816\" class=\"bggle--block bggle_text margin_vertical--medium     margin-top_none margin-bottom_none \" section-id=\"1756312777816\">\n<p>The very first thing to have a look at with this transportable DAC is the bodily facet. The iFi GO Hyperlink is designed to be tremendous transportable and extremely light-weight, so it stands to cause that this mannequin would observe in the identical trend. The GO Hyperlink 2 is even lighter than its predecessor, weighing in a complete 4g lighter than the GO Hyperlink. The colour is a darkish blue and the physique of the dongle is barely thinner, curving inward to create a smoother design than only a stable block.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whereas the field would not promote it, the iFi GO Hyperlink 2 is definitely geared up with way more than simply USB-C connection. Contained in the field, you get two adapters with USB-C feminine connections. You get a lightning adapter for older Apple telephone and a USB-A adapter for greater desktops. You are ready to make use of the iFi GO Hyperlink 2 with ease with no matter machine you will have. It additionally helps in case you have an older Apple telephone and wish to improve quickly, as this adapter will transition with you from lightning to USB-C.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1756312783389\" section-id=\"1756312783389\" class=\"text--1636212957474 margin_vertical--medium no--margin-horizontal no--padding-vertical no--padding-horizontal  margin-top_none bggle_title bggle--block text__left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PHOTO_GALLERY\"><\/span>\n    PHOTO GALLERY<br \/>\n  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"1756312812761\" section-id=\"1756312812761\" class=\"text--1636212957474 margin_vertical--medium no--margin-horizontal no--padding-vertical no--padding-horizontal  margin-top_none margin-bottom_none bggle_title bggle--block text__left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TECHNICAL_SPECIFICATIONS\"><\/span>\n    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br \/>\n  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"1756312827693\" class=\"bggle--block bggle_text margin_vertical--medium     margin-top_none margin-bottom_none \" section-id=\"1756312827693\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Dimensions<\/strong>: 137 x 12 x 7.6mm<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>DNR<\/strong>: \u2265125dBA @ 0dBFS<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Frequency Response<\/strong>: 10Hz &#8211; 80kHz (-0.5dB)<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Headphone Output<\/strong>: S-Balanced 3.5mm<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Hi-Res Assist<\/strong>: PCM 384kHz; DSD256<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Internet Weight<\/strong>: 7.8g<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Output Impedance<\/strong>: &lt;0.4\u03a9<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Energy Consumption<\/strong>: No Sign ~02W; Max sign ~1W<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>RMS Output Energy<\/strong>: \u22651.59V\/79mW @ 32\u03a9; \u22652.0V\/14mW @ 300\u03a9<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>SNR<\/strong>: \u2265125dBA (2.05V)<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>THD+N<\/strong>: \u22650.0015% (1.27V @ 32\u03a9)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1756312831159\" section-id=\"1756312831159\" class=\"text--1636212957474 margin_vertical--medium no--margin-horizontal no--padding-vertical no--padding-horizontal  margin-top_none margin-bottom_none bggle_title bggle--block text__left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LISTENING_REVIEW\"><\/span>\n    LISTENING REVIEW<br \/>\n  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"1756312843421\" class=\"bggle--block bggle_text margin_vertical--medium     margin-top_none margin-bottom_none \" section-id=\"1756312843421\">\n<p>I listened to fairly a number of headphones and IEMs with the GO Hyperlink 2, and it proved to be an important companion for lots of various fashions. I used the next headphones\/earphones with the GO Hyperlink 2:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kefine Arnar<\/li>\n<li>64 Audio U12t<\/li>\n<li>Audio-Technica ATH-M50x<\/li>\n<li>Sennheiser HD 650<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The iFi GO Hyperlink 2 was easy in sound and saved headphones sincere to their authentic sound signature. It struggled to drive some greater, over-ear headphones, because it was restricted in pushing out sufficient energy from the cell machine or pc. You possibly can actually hear the distinction and elevated sound high quality in IEMs, the place the delicate response is well influenced by exterior gear. The Kefine Arnar received a step up intimately and presentation with the addition of the additional energy from the GO Hyperlink 2, and you possibly can hear extra nuances in sound on the U12t than should you had used an everyday USB-C dongle.<\/p>\n<p>Headphones just like the Audio-Technica M50x was a very good testing headphone due to its neutrality. It actually introduced out the colour of the GO Hyperlink 2: brilliant highs, punchy however heat lows, and a textured midrange for all of your melodic components. I may hear the GO Hyperlink 2 struggling to maintain up with the calls for of the HD 650 and the Dan Clark Noire X, nevertheless it drove headphones just like the Meze 105 AER and the Sivga Luan fairly properly. Their sound signatures stayed sincere, presenting broadly and getting an added layer of shade and element to make issues come extra ahead. This was useful within the open-back headphones the place the sound tends to unfold additional outwards than anticipated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1775583995404\" section-id=\"1775583995404\" class=\"text--1636212957474 margin_vertical--medium no--margin-horizontal no--padding-vertical no--padding-horizontal  margin-bottom_none margin-top_none bggle_title bggle--block text__left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GO_LINK_VS_GO_LINK_2\"><\/span>\n    GO LINK VS GO LINK 2<br \/>\n  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"1775583991980\" class=\"bggle--block bggle_text margin_vertical--medium     margin-top_none margin-bottom_none \" section-id=\"1775583991980\">\n<p>Many purchasers are already followers of the unique iFi GO Hyperlink. It&#8217;s clear, light-weight, and tremendous helpful for anybody searching for an easy-to-use DAC. What makes the second model a step above? Is it actually value changing your authentic mannequin for the most recent revision? From one mannequin to the following, you see some fairly delicate variations that may precise have fairly an impression in your listening. On paper, you see that the distortion price is decrease within the GO Hyperlink 2, making the sound cleaner and smoother all through your listening. The unique GO Hyperlink had a clear sound that did not add an excessive amount of shade to the general sound, however the GO Hyperlink 2 does have a contact of character to make your listening machine a bit extra entertaining.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Listening to the 2 aspect by aspect, you&#8217;ll be able to hear how the up to date GO Hyperlink 2 chugs out extra energy than the unique. The GO Hyperlink 2 will get louder quicker, and has more room to push extra energy by your headphones or earphones. If you&#8217;re a fan of listening at greater volumes, the GO Hyperlink 2 could also be a straightforward choice based mostly on energy output alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1756312882950\" section-id=\"1756312882950\" class=\"text--1636212957474 margin_vertical--medium no--margin-horizontal no--padding-vertical no--padding-horizontal  margin-top_none margin-bottom_none bggle_title bggle--block text__left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FINAL_THOUGHTS\"><\/span>\n    FINAL THOUGHTS<br \/>\n  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"1756312897302\" class=\"bggle--block bggle_text margin_vertical--medium     margin-top_none  \" section-id=\"1756312897302\">\n<p>The<strong>\u00a0iFi GO Hyperlink 2<\/strong> definitely is a superb addition for the touring audiophile. For those who&#8217;re simply beginning to improve your gear, you will positively hear a noticeable distinction with the addition of this amplifier. Whereas it will not be a very new audio expertise coming from the unique GO Hyperlink, it nonetheless provides a lift in high quality with its up to date system. Its adaptability paired with constantly good sound makes this an apparent selection for a budget-friendly improve.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The iFi GO Hyperlink 2 is offered at <strong>Audio46<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"1775671538549\" section-id=\"1775671538549\" class=\"text--1636212952126 margin_vertical--medium no--margin-horizontal no--padding-vertical no--padding-horizontal  margin-bottom_none margin-top_none bggle_title bggle--block text__left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QUICK_SUMMARY\"><\/span>\n    QUICK SUMMARY<br \/>\n  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"1756312901465\" class=\"bggle_summary bggle--block margin_vertical--medium  padding_vertical--medium padding_horizontal--medium margin-top_none margin-bottom_none\" section-id=\"1756312901465\">\n<div class=\"one-summary margin-summary flex--row bggleV2\">\n<div class=\"text-summary blggleV2\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>iFi GO Hyperlink 2 Retail Worth: $59<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"one-summary margin-summary flex--row bggleV2\">\n<div class=\"text-summary blggleV2\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Tremendous light-weight and extremely transportable design is ideal for journey. Comes with adapters for a number of units<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"one-summary margin-summary flex--row bggleV2\">\n<div class=\"text-summary blggleV2\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Good pairing for IEMs and extra delicate headphones; struggled to maintain up with greater, harder-to-drive cans<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"one-summary margin-summary flex--row bggleV2\">\n<div class=\"text-summary blggleV2\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Easy design retains usability simple and intuitive. Splendid for touring audiophiles searching for a easy DAC\/Amp so as to add to their setup<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"1770222949411\" section-id=\"1770222949411\" class=\"text--1636212952126 margin_vertical--medium no--margin-horizontal no--padding-vertical no--padding-horizontal  margin-bottom_none margin-top_none bggle_title bggle--block text__left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MORE_IFI_AUDIO_REVIEWS\"><\/span>\n    MORE IFI AUDIO REVIEWS<br \/>\n  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moveable DACs are important to bringing hi-fi audio on the go. iFi Audio is well-known for making numerous totally different merchandise which can be good for touring listeners, and at a good price. The\u00a0iFi GO Hyperlink 2 is an upgraded model of the already in style GO Hyperlink, with plenty of the identical options to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-25117","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-audio-devices"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=25117"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25118,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25117\/revisions\/25118"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/25119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=25117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=25117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=25117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}