It's not implemented properly in 99% of cases anyway Properly done it's the best for streaming. It's never properly done. Owners of the code were lazy, just rake in money, no thought to a quality experience for users.
Hello: If I were to connect the iFi Go Link Max to a Samsung Galaxy Iphone, would a pair of Austrian Audio Hi X15 headphones be suitable to use? Or would I need a headphone amp as an intermediary? I've still a lot to learn about audio equipment and electronics.
Having had the original Go Link for a couple of years now I can confirm that the cable and strain reliefs are up to the task 👍 I’ll probably still buy this one for the 4.4mm balanced support.
If this was plugged into the necessary adaptor enabling it to connect to an older iPhone with a lightning port. Would said adaptor hinder/reduce the performance of this Dongle?
Hi David, i like this dongle and think about buying it but I’m still using an older iPhone with lightning port, do you think the OTG that came with this dongle will work great on lightning port and I’ll not missing out on sound quality and power output , sorry for the long question 😅
This OR hipdac 3- ? I have the HD3 as well as the original go link. I don't want to have to lean into the sound, and TRY to hear any difference... I'm tired of things coming out, and it's splitting hairs. 👍🏻
Thanks for the review but tbh i went to the written review quickly since it was a bit slow. I didnt see the purpose of the video review vs written. Newly subbed for the other gear review :)
Ka13 has onboard volume control and is far more powerful powerful. Audio quality is good on both but only the fiio is suitable for full size headphones
People who have not listened to MQA are either Deaf, or haven't heard it with the right equipment. I'm a sound engineer once you've heard MQA music with the right equipment you will only then know what you've been missing.
removing MQA support (IMO) is a good thing because it keeps the costs of validating MQA from being shoved onto the consumers
It's not implemented properly in 99% of cases anyway
Properly done it's the best for streaming. It's never properly done. Owners of the code were lazy, just rake in money, no thought to a quality experience for users.
Awesome little device! Thank you for this great review and congrats to iFi 👏
Hello: If I were to connect the iFi Go Link Max to a Samsung Galaxy Iphone, would a pair
of Austrian Audio Hi X15 headphones be suitable to use? Or would I need a headphone amp
as an intermediary? I've still a lot to learn about audio equipment and electronics.
The Go Link Max should be more than enough to handle the X15.
Having had the original Go Link for a couple of years now I can confirm that the cable and strain reliefs are up to the task 👍
I’ll probably still buy this one for the 4.4mm balanced support.
If this was plugged into the necessary adaptor enabling it to connect to an older iPhone with a lightning port. Would said adaptor hinder/reduce the performance of this Dongle?
It shouldn't but you should just get one that comes with a lightning cable instead (FiiO KA13).
MQA was always a joke.
As for DAC chips; its all about implementation, not necessarily which sort or how many.
Idk if you said or (most likely) i didnt listen, can these handle 250 ohm headphones, like beyerdynamic tygr 300r?
I would go with something like the Truthear SHIO or FiiO KA13.
Hi David, i like this dongle and think about buying it but I’m still using an older iPhone with lightning port, do you think the OTG that came with this dongle will work great on lightning port and I’ll not missing out on sound quality and power output , sorry for the long question 😅
I think you'd be better with something that comes with a lightning cable, like the FiiO KA13.
This OR hipdac 3- ? I have the HD3 as well as the original go link. I don't want to have to lean into the sound, and TRY to hear any difference... I'm tired of things coming out, and it's splitting hairs.
👍🏻
HipDAC 3 for sure.
Thank you my friend!
For the 3.5mm input, wouldn't the Max still sound better the original? Or are the dual chips only used for the 4.4mm?
I believe this uses dual DACs for both outputs. This sounds slightly better from the 3.5mm than the original.
Maybe a random question but does this fit on an Iphone with the Apple clear case? The Plug seems rather large :D
I'm assuming you mean iPhone 15 or 16 with USB-C? I've only tested it with my S24 Ultra.
Is this 4,4 mm output deliver better quality sound than 3,5?
Only in terms of power output. iFi does some of the best 3.5mm outputs.
@@PrimeAudioReviews thanks. yeah but 4.4 is a dual mono amplifier (balanced) , so I think it should be better.
if it had 100mw more on the bal output I would buy it. It is just too weak for my needs.
Yes, a bit more powah wouldn't hurt
What are you trying to drive? Susvara? Tungsten?
@@johnhayes8476 This ifi would probably drive my Susvara just fine, its my HE-6
Glad this doesn't come with MQA. Tidal ditched MQA too.
Unfortunately...it didn't... it's been rather coy about stating when MQA will be fully removed
@timothywimala3979 oh I didn't know that. Though most of the tracks I normally play don't show the MQA logo with it now.
Thanks for the review but tbh i went to the written review quickly since it was a bit slow. I didnt see the purpose of the video review vs written. Newly subbed for the other gear review :)
Vs ka13 ?
Ka13 has onboard volume control and is far more powerful powerful. Audio quality is good on both but only the fiio is suitable for full size headphones
Dont like mqa!
As usual great review dave 😊
David, thank you for another wonderful dongle review! 👌
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Sorry but from what ive heard is MQA is by far the best sound. Just me.
Great sharing.
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No MQA for me thanks!
Understood!
People who have not listened to MQA are either Deaf, or haven't heard it with the right equipment. I'm a sound engineer once you've heard MQA music with the right equipment you will only then know what you've been missing.
@@randyr1909 What streaming service has mqa format at this moment ? This format is dead know.
@@randyr1909I never had the chance to try MQA 😢