{"product_id":"ifi-go-blu","title":"iFi GO blu | Portable HD Bluetooth DAC\/Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-go-blu-logo-color.jpg?v=1677507852\" alt=\"iFi GO Blu product logo\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOn-the-GO HiFi Audio with iFi's GO Blu Portable Pocket Rocket\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket-sized DAC \u0026amp; amp delivers heavenly headphone sound on-the-go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect wirelessly to phones, tablets, and computers via high-def Bluetooth 5.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate BT, DAC, and amp stages, individually optimized for max performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced analog circuit design delivers captivating sonic power and finesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 4.4mm and SE outputs to accommodate all headphone and IEMs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures XBass and XSpace, tailored sound to suit your personal sonic taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\ntable, th, td {\n  background-color: #f6f6f6;\n}\nth, td {\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"90%\" bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe completely admit that at face value, it seems unlikely that such a small product with an incredibly small footprint could pack the kind of power and performance you'd want and need in your headphones or IEMs over a Bluetooth connection. We were wrong. The GO Blu by iFi is simply an incredible piece of technology for on-the-go listening for those times when convenience is king. It delivers amazing convenience and sacrifices very little fidelity for such an extremely tiny and portable device. If you want a pocket-sized DAC\/Amp driving your IEMs or easier to drive headphones over a Bluetooth connection to your phone or computer, this award-winning device is the one you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wireless Pocket Power: iFi GO Blu Review\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/wireless-pocket-power-ifi-go-blu-review\"\u003eRead our full review here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-go-blu-lifestyle_2048x2048.jpg?v=1677508641\" alt=\"IFi GO Blu with earphones and credit card highlighting small size\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlu Everyday\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIFi's GO blu, pocket-rocket portable HD DAC\/amp, is diminutive enough to take with you wherever you go! It gives you the best sound from wired with the convenience of wireless as you no longer need to have a cable connection to your smartphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re exercising at the gym with your Apple watch clocking your every step or catching up on your MacBook at your favorite coffee shop, the GO blu is the perfect companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuperior Sound, Unbound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWireless headphones or earphones of any kind integrate Bluetooth processing, digital to analog conversion, and amplification onto one, standard ‘off-the-shelf’ chip. There is of course a ceiling to the sound quality that can be achieved. When pairing headphones or IEMs with a decent cable and a separate, high-quality portable DAC and headphone amp, your sound quality will beat any pair of wireless headphone or earphones, hands down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the GO blu now means no compromise on sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi GO Blu with Meze 99 CLassics headphones\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/iFi_GO_blue__DSF1029_2048x2048.jpg?v=1631282327\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGo Beyond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its lightweight, soft-touch polymer enclosure, copper-colored trim, and ChronoDial, crown-style control, the GO blu is a pleasure to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiFi has incorporated a high-quality, chip-based (CMOS-MEMS) microphone, enabling hands-free calls, voice chat for gaming, and access to voice assistants such as Apple Siri and Google Assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther flexibility is provided by the USB-C charging port, which doubles as an audio input enabling USB connection with Hi-res PCM audio data up to 24-bit\/96kHz supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHD Bluetooth 5.1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of Qualcomm’s four-core QCC5100 Bluetooth processing chip ensures that every current high-definition Bluetooth audio format is supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaptX Adaptive and aptX HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLDAC and HWA\/LHDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eregular aptX and aptX Low Latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSBC (plain vanilla BT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO blu is v5.1 compliant, ensuring excellent range, stability, and performance, and its ‘Bluetooth engine’ can be updated over the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi GO Blu with Meze customized headphones from Bloom Audio gallery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/20210917_100638_ddb2fffb-a543-499d-bdcb-287d25c10daa_2048x2048.jpg?v=1666371501\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Unique Stages: Bluetooth, DAC, and Amp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniquely for a device of this type and size, the GO blu’s clever design packs in separate Bluetooth, DAC and amp stages, each engineered in distinct blocks to deliver the ideal combination of cutting-edge specification and superb sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bluetooth stage supports every current high definition format and feeds the DAC stage with a Cirrus Logic 32-bit DAC chip. The amp circuitry benefits from symmetrical signal paths and utilizes iFi’s Direct Drive design concept to ensure a clean signal path without distortion. The amp stage delivers up to 5.6V handling even relatively tough headphone loads with ease with auto-gain adjusting output up\/down by 6dB as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e GO blu USB input is not compatible with some iPhone models and versions of iOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChipset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth 5.1 (AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC\/HWA Codec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWired:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C up to 24\/96kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced 4.4mm, SE 3.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 245mW @ 32Ω; 5.6V @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mW @ 32Ω; 2.8V @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced 111dBA, SE 106.5dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDNR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD + N\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.009% (6.5mW\/2.0V @ 600Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.03% (100mW\/1.27V @ 16Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20Hz - 45kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Li-polymer 450mAh, about ~10 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charging via USB-C, BC V1.2 compliant up to 1000mA current, 6.3 volts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2\" x 1.3\" x 0.5” (55mm x 34mm x 13 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.92 oz (26g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGO Blu Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry Pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C to USB-A Jumper Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"iFi Audio Terms and Conditions\" href=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/about-ifi\/warranty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIFi Warranty Card (1 Year)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"iFi GO Blu User Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-go-blu-user-manual.pdf?v=1677511142\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIFi GO Blu User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-go-blu-accessories_2048x2048.jpg?v=1677511579\" alt=\"iFi GO Blu included accessories\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39569778835531,"sku":"GOBLU","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/products\/ifi-go-blu-1-thumbnail.jpg?v=1677511969","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ifi-go-blu","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}