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The world’s first ultraportable DAC with K2HD Technology
Merging artistry and Japanese swordsmanship with cutting-edge audio technology, the GO Bar Kensei is the world’s first ultraportable DAC with K2HD technology to bring listeners closer to the original recordings of their favourite music.
K2HD Technology
At the heart of the iFi GO Bar Kensei lies the revolutionary K2HD Technology, a hallmark of audio perfection. Developed by JVCKENWOOD's sound engineers, K2HD Technology works to restore music to the same quality as the original master, reviving it with the rich, natural harmonics lost during digitalisation. This advanced processing, coupled with the GO Bar Kensei's dedication to perfection, ensures that every note resonates with depth and clarity.
Enhanced Circuitry & Connections
The GO Bar Kensei offers a tailored, personal experience for the listener thanks to four digital filter options as well as XBass+ and XSpace options to create a more accurate bass response and spacious sound field. An enhanced power and clock circuitry produces a wider soundstage, more detail and a more robust bass to appease the pickiest of audiophiles. Equipped with a 4.4mm balanced output, a symmetrical twin-mono output stage, and a formidable 477mW maximum output power, the GO Bar Kensei delivers audio performance that exceeds expectations. Additionally, iEMatch fine tunes the output levels for sensitive IEMs while Turbo Mode adds 6dB for hungrier headphones.
Design steeped in Japanese history
Crafted from Japanese Stainless Steel for maximum rigidity, the GO Bar Kensei draws upon inspiration from the craftsmanship of a Kensei's legendary blade. With meticulous attention to detail, each component of this ultraportable DAC embodies the essence of excellence, delivering music in its purest form.
FEATURES
- Featuring JVC's 'K2 HD Technology,' it enhances audio by extending bits, expanding bandwidth, and correcting waveforms, ultimately enhancing audio quality approaching master recordings
- Hi-res audio: 32-bit/384kHz PCM, native DSD, and full MQA decoding
- 4.4mm balanced output with the symmetrical twin-mono output stage
- Four digital filters, XBass+, and XSpace analog processing modes – tailor the sound to suit your music and headphone type
- iEMatch and Turbo mode – perfect output matching for sensitive or power-hungry headphones
- With enhanced power and clock circuitry, it surpasses the original GO bar in audio quality
- Precision-made stainless-steel enclosure for enhanced EMI shielding
- Wooden presentation box
Comparison
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GO bar Kensei |
GOld bar – 10th Anniversary |
GO bar |
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Material |
Japanese Stainless Steel for maximum rigidity |
Copper |
Aluminium Alloy |
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K2HD Technology |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Clock |
Ultra-Low Jitter |
Standard Low Jitter |
Standard Low Jitter |
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Power supply |
Enhanced |
Enhanced |
Standard |
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Presentation |
Engraved Wooden Box |
Eco-Packaging |
Eco-Packaging |
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XBass+ & XSpace |
Yes |
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Digital filters |
Yes |
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iEMatch |
Yes |
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Turbo mode |
Yes |
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Headphone outputs |
4.4mm Balanced, 3.5mm S-Bal |
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Power (4.4mm) |
475mW @ 32Ω; 7.2V @ 600Ω |
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Power (3.5mm) |
300mW @ 32Ω; 3.8V @ 600Ω |
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Formats supported |
DSD256, PCM 384kHz, MQA Decoder |
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Input |
USB-C |
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IN THE BOX
- GO bar Kensei
- Lightning to USB-C Cable
- USB-C OTG Cable
- USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
- Instruction Card
- Leather Travel Case
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