{"product_id":"ifi-go-pod","title":"iFi GO pod | Wearable Bluetooth DAC and Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-go-pod-logo.jpg?v=1684266742\" alt=\"iFi GO Pod logo\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorld-class. Wireless. Wearable HD Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amp\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGO pod + any corded IEMs = excellent wireless sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately designed and optimized Bluetooth decoding, DAC conversion, and amplification stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 32-bit Hi-Res Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI DAC chips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes connectors for both standard 2-pin and MMCX IEMs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi GO Pod with attached Campfire Audio Solaris on wood desk from Bloom Audio gallery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-go-pod-ba0-gallery.jpg?v=1685715917\"\u003e\u003c\/p\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the recent craze driving brands to produce better-sounding TWS earphones, iFi looks to do a bit more than jump on board: they’ve dropped an IEM TWS adapter into the fray in the hopes of providing some wireless versatility to customers with expensive, premium-sounding wired IEMs. They feature a minimalist design, 7-hour playback time, balanced output signal up to 120mW @ 32Ω, support LDAC and LHDC (HWA) at 32-bit\/96kHz, as well as all of the latest BT codecs, and feature Qualcomm Snapdragon for connection reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not 100% feasible just yet to attach an IEM to a Bluetooth wearable DAC and expect a perfectly transparent sound interpretation as if you’re listening with the wire. But iFi gets REAL close with the GO pod adding a small, elevated bass shelf to the sound signature, a touch of warmth to the midrange, and a bit of smoothness to the treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come with both 2-pin and MMCX connectors, so you’ll have what you need out of the box for the majority of IEMs out there, but \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ifi-go-pod-ear-loop-hooks\" title=\"iFi GO pod Ear Loops Optional Connectors\"\u003eadditional termination types\u003c\/a\u003e are available in Pentaconn Ear, A2DC, and T2. The $399 price tag may make you hesitate, but their comfort, excellent sound, and class-leading tech make the iFi GO pod a great pairing for your premium IEMs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/a-new-standard-in-hifi-wireless-ifi-go-pod-review\" title=\"A New Standard in HiFi Wireless? iFi GO pod Review\"\u003eRead the 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\u003cbr\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I6rIdYMBFC0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGO pod + IEMs = Brilliant Wireless Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO pod is a pair of wearable Bluetooth DAC\/headphone amps designed to make any pair of corded IEMs wireless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a pair of GO pods is easy: detach the cable from your favorite IEMs, connect the earpieces to the L and R pods, pair them with your source device (EG. smartphone) and hook the ergonomic ear loops around your ears to ensure a comfortable fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the quality of the GO pod’s circuitry, when combined with a well-chosen pair of high-performance IEMs, the resulting sound is far in advance of any ‘true wireless’ earbud or Bluetooth headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi GO Pods with attached Vision Ears EXT earphones on wood headphone stand from Bloom Audio gallery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-go-pod-ba3-gallery.jpg?v=1685716081\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctly Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTWS buds rely on system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions to integrate the required tech into a tiny space. All the crucial stages from decoding to amplification get combined typically resulting in compromised sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the GO pod: each critical Bluetooth, DAC and amplification stage is designed separately and optimized individually to ensure excellent sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike top-level Hi-Fi loudspeakers, high-quality corded IEMs are engineered for sonic excellence, combining multiple hi-tech drive units to transmit sound directly into your ear canal. Given the high-level of audio engineering in both, connecting a pair of these IEMs to the GO pod results in sound that is so much better than regular TWS buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi GO Pods with attached 64 Audio earphones in charging case from Bloom Audio gallery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-go-pod-ba1-gallery.jpg?v=1685715981\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoice clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e built-in mic with Qualcomm noise suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouch Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum panel on front of pod acts as a touch pad with play, pause, and skip controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Charging:\u003c\/strong\u003e comes with a smart-designed charging case, softly-lined compartments, and sufficient room to accommodate connected IEMs along with pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Res Bluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qualcomm’s 24-bit aptX formats are covered, offering sample rates of up to 96kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Wireless Mirroring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both left and right pods can receive BT signals, but only the pod with the strongest connection acts as the receiver as the other mirrors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirrus Logic MasterHiFi:\u003c\/strong\u003e GO pod incorporates (x2) Cirrus Logic Master chips, 1 in each pod. This 32-bit hi-res chip is dedicated to single-channel DAC signal conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Amplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e the amp stage has been carefully designed to ensure ultra-low distortion and silent background with high-sensitivity IEMs. With a power output of 120mW into 32Ω, and an output voltage of 4V into high-impedance 300Ω loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIPX5-rated:\u003c\/strong\u003e GO pod is water and sweat-resistant - no issue wearing them in the gym or getting caught in the rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GO-pod-Manual-1st1000_Ver0.15.pdf\" title=\"iFi GO pod User Manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGO pod User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth 5.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBT Codecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e LDAC, LHDC\/HWA, aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth Chipset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qualcomm QCC 5100 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Impedance Detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\/32\/64\/300 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32Ω ≥129dB (A) | 300Ω ≥132dB (A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤0.002% (1kHz\/32Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-20kHz(-3dB) LDAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e GO pod 180mAh + Case 1500mAh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e GO pod ~7h + Case ~30h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5V\/1A or 5V\/2A Qi certified charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e GO pod 1.7\" x 0.6\" x 0.4 | Case 4.6\" x 3\" x 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e GO pod 0.42 oz | Case 4.44 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/about-ifi\/warranty\" title=\"iFi Audio Terms and Conditions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIFi 1 Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-go-pod-accessories.jpg?v=1684267353\" alt=\"iFi GO Pod package and accessories\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":41801535160395,"sku":"IFI-GOPOD","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":41801535193163,"sku":"IFI-GOPOD-OB","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-go-pod-0-thumb.jpg?v=1684266524","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ifi-go-pod","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}