{"product_id":"ifi-go-bar-ultraportable-dac-preamp-headphone-amp","title":"iFi GO BAR Kensei Ultraportable DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp (available to demo)","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eForged for masters of audio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eLike a true Kensei, this GO bar is a skilful master of power and performance. Adorned with K2HD Technology and crafted from Japanese stainless steel, the Kensei represents the pinnacle of our refinement in the GO bar range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-style: oblique 40deg; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJVCKENWOOD’s K2HD Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Digital Filters, XBass+, and XSpaceUp To 477mW OutputiEMatch and Turbo Modes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-style: oblique 40deg; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eForged for Masters of Audio.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re commuting, working remotely, or traveling for pleasure, the\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e GO bar Kensei \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eoffers a perfectly portable solution to \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eelevate your headphone experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e to heavenly heights. \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKensei is a Japanese term that translates to “Sword Saint” in English,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e a title granted to the elite few who elevate the craft and artistry of swordsmanship beyond even that of the finest swordmasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-style: oblique 40deg; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTailored. Sweet Sound.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListen your way with \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efour bespoke digital filters and two analogue processing modes, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eeach designed to enhance different music genres.\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Bit-Perfect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e delivers natural tones, making it ideal for all genres. GTO enhances sound details and density, particularly suited for vocal tracks. \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Phase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e produces a warmer sound, blending the characteristics of Bit-Perfect and Standard, making it perfect for soul and jazz. \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eoffers a tighter sound with controlled highs, ideal for pop music and movie OST. \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXBass+ boosts bass, while XSpace creates a spacious soundstage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-style: oblique 40deg; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCompact and Powerful.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGO Bar Kensei, crafted with Japanese stainless steel, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eoffers maximum rigidity in \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea compact size (65 x 22 x 13.2 mm), similar to a USB flash drive. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIt’s the perfect travel companion for mobile, tablet, or MacBook Pro users. With USB-C connectivity for plug-and-play convenience, \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eit delivers up to 477mW output power—10 times more than an iPhone 15.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e It features iEMatch for high-sensitivity IEMs and Turbo mode for power-hungry headphones, effortlessly driving a wide range of premium earphones and headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompared to iPhone’s USB-C to 3.5mm Adapter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-style: oblique 40deg; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCut the Crosstalk.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect to the GO bar Kensei via 3.5mm S-Balanced or 4.4mm Balanced headphone outputs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiFi’s exclusive 3.5mm \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-Balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e* technology cuts crosstalk and noise by 50% with regular single-ended headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-style: oblique 40deg; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAdvanced chip. Accurate clock.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e GO bar Kensei’s DAC section features a 16-core XMOS microcontroller programmed by us to optimise sound quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and perfectly complement the\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC chipset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. A customised digital filter reduces pre-echoes and ringing, while the GMT (Global Master Timing) precision clock system ensures ultra-low jitter. \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt supports high-resolution audio formats: PCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz, Native DSD256, 2x DXD, and full MQA decoding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-style: oblique 40deg; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBuilt for hungry CANs \u0026amp; delicate IEMs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GO Bar Kensei is designed to drive the biggest, thirstiest headphones on the market while also having the delicate touch necessary to power the most sensitive of IEMs. iEMatch fine-tunes the output level and removes potential background noise to ensure sensitive IEMs and headphones are perfectly paired with the Kensei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-style: oblique 40deg; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRevitalise studio recording sound with legendary K2HD.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital recordings can feel emotionally flat despite their clarity. Engineers at Victor Studio observed this gap between their original masters and digital sub-masters, prompting a quest for a solution. Through meticulous comparisons and human expertise, they developed K2 Technology. K2 Technology revives rich, natural harmonics in digital sound, adding an organic quality that breathes life into recordings. \"The new K2 parameter values, selected by JVCKENWOOD and Victor Studio engineers, deliver the purest K2 effect, revealing the ideal 'K2 sound,'\" said JVCKENWOOD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--30533809111377__multicolumn_F9xptC\" class=\"shopify-section section-multicolumn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"\" class=\"multicolumn  swipe-on-mobile section-spacing text-alignment--center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"small-12 columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-header--content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"section-header--title\"\u003eInput Design Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multicolumn__inner text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row align-stretch no-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multicolumn__column small-12 medium-6 columns\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"multicolumn__image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multicolumn__image--inner aspect-ratio aspect-ratio--adapt\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"no-blur retina_size lazyautosizes ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/dsc00727-f.jpg?v=1732098747\u0026amp;width=407\" data-srcset=\"\/\/ifi-audio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/dsc00727-f.jpg?v=1732098747\u0026amp;width=407 407w,\/\/ifi-audio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/dsc00727-f.jpg?v=1732098747\u0026amp;width=814 814w\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"347px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/dsc00727-f.jpg?v=1732098747\u0026amp;width=407 407w, https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/dsc00727-f.jpg?v=1732098747\u0026amp;width=814 814w\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt one end of the GO Bar Kensei is a USB-C input to connect your smartphone, tablet or laptop for a supercharged sound experience while at the other, a balanced 4.4mm output allows headphones equipped with a balanced cable to make the most of the GO Bar Kensei’s balanced audio circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multicolumn__column small-12 medium-6 columns\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"multicolumn__image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multicolumn__image--inner aspect-ratio aspect-ratio--adapt\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"no-blur retina_size lazyautosizes ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/dsc00735-f.jpg?v=1732098795\u0026amp;width=407\" data-srcset=\"\/\/ifi-audio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/dsc00735-f.jpg?v=1732098795\u0026amp;width=407 407w,\/\/ifi-audio.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/dsc00735-f.jpg?v=1732098795\u0026amp;width=814 814w\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"347px\" 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