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In addition, you can select between four digital filter settings (Bit-Perfect no filter, Standard the factory setting, Min.

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There’s also full MQA decoding on board, plus iFi’s popular XBass+ and XSpace analog-based sound effects. Not only does it resemble many of its larger siblings, but it also provides much of the same functionality, like an actual balanced output (4.4mm), a Single-ended output (3.5mm), IE Match gain control and native DSD processing. It basically looks like a miniaturized version of iFi’s larger transportable DACs (think micro iDSD Signature), and it feels just as durable while still managing to be extremely lightweight. When it comes to build quality, the iFi Go bar is solid, using a full aluminum alloy enclosure. The company gave no input regarding the content included in this evaluation. The BTR5 comes in $200 cheaper than the GO Bar, and if you want to add the same bitrate and file support the GO Bar has to the BTR5, FiiO's BTR7 does just that for still less than the GO Bar, though the BTR5 still sits in the "probably good enough" space for anyone wanting to get their first pocket DAC.So is the iFi Go bar the new premium ultra-portable DAC/amp to beat? Well, read on, and I’ll let you know the scoop!ĭisclaimer: The iFi GO bar was sent to us by iFi Audio in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Neither is better than the other in all scenarios, but they both are better depending on your use case.

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That battery is largely responsible for the size difference, makes the BTR5 much more flexible as a DAC, and even allows it to function as a Bluetooth receiver. The BTR5 makes up for a lot of these tradeoffs by adding features that necessitate an internal battery, though. The ifi GO Bar blows the FiiO BTR5 out of the water in terms of support for high bitrate audio, ability to handle much higher impedance headphones, and comes in at about half the size.

You aren't super picky about audio quality, and would be happier with something cheaper and more flexible, like the FiiO BTR5.įAQ Q: How does the ifi GO Bar compare to the FiiO BTR5.

Not to say that the GO bar is noisy or staticky otherwise - it’s just a subtle difference that’s easier to feel than it is to quantify. Being able to have a lower and more granular volume control at the flick of a switch when you’re using super sensitive IEMs is a must-have, especially on a DAC as powerful as this.Īnother added benefit of IEMatch is an overall cleaner sound. The IEMatch switch is a great consideration for a DAC that you’ll be using in-ear monitors with the majority of the time. Honestly, even though the GO bar can drive my “serious” headphones (the 250ohm Beyerdynamic DT770 Pros), I care more about pocketable headphones. The GO bar opts for a single set of these chips, so your output isn’t hampered just because you don’t have cans with Sony’s fancy 5 pole connection. Many other DACs with balanced outputs are set up with two pairs of DAC and amp chips and only utilize both sets for the balanced output. So if you get your lossless tracks from Qobuz or you go to Tidal for MQAs you'll be fine, but if you get your hi-res tracks from Deezer or Amazon Music HD, you might be out of luck.Īnother similarity between the 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs is the full access to all the GO bar power.

Still, if you're married to streaming your music instead of downloading it, UAPP doesn't support that many services because the majority of services are averse to third-party players. If you're in the market for a $330 pocket DAC, the extra $8 for UAPP isn't a huge deal.

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But, if you want full resolution, the workaround is to use a media app like USB Audio Player Pro (UAPP) or any other player that can force the system to switch over to a USB DAC for audio processing. And Google has recently fixed its own external DAC issues that plagued the Pixel 6 lineup. Samsung is one of the better OEMs for support since it sells USB-C headphones with integrated DAC chips.

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There's an elephant in the room any time external DACs come up in the Android space, and that's the fact that not all manufacturers have full plug-n-play support for them.