iFi audio Go Blue - The Official Thread

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Cyber Moday deal
Headphones.com isoffering the GoBlie with Fpcal Radience headpnones @ $1149.That is a 20% discount.
 

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Ho! Ho! Ho! An early message from Santa.

The new/updated Go blu firmware is now available from the Download Hub.
 

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The only downside. Its so small its bound to be mislaid. Its no doubt I ve hidden it from myself.
 

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It actually was not that easy to design such a powerful system in such a small body. Would you say Go Blu being a small device is a downside?
 

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Ok since I am an unrependent shill for Diablo,hip-dac and Go-Blue here is what I think. All three should be submitted to the industrial art museum.
For the memory challenged... Now where did I put my keys?
PS should I give an Apple phone owner the hip dac or the Go -blue? If I give her the Go-- Blue she is more likely to use it. If I give the hip -fac I can upgrade to the two.
 

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Being an unrepentant shill for something is good if it is about something you truly enjoy. :)

Industrial art museum - thank you. Always. Do you have any suggestions?

As per keys - I always check the freezer - just in case.

An Apple phone pairs smoothly with either. It comes down to how this person enjoys music and in what situations would she listen to it? Some people prefer to reduce the number of chords and cables when travelling or commuting.

If she is only embarking on the audiophile journey and she usually listens to streaming services as well as she prioritizes comfort and convenience then I would suggest the Go Blu.

If she is an semi-advanced audiophile then I would probably recommend choosing the hip-dac. The Go Blu supports Hi-Res files up to 24-bit/96kHz. Whereas, the hip-dac can go as high as 384kHz as well as DSD256 and MQA.
 
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I found my eyeglasses in the refridgerator. :)
 

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It is finally here.​



The Go blu case.​


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Specifically designed to fit your GO blu. The GO blu case is an essential accessory for the everyday commuter, jetsetter, or fitness fanatic.

This snug fitting case is unique to iFi with an embossed logo detail. It is a bespoke partner for your beloved portable Bluetooth DAC/amp.
 

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The prodigal son has returned.
I wa starting to panic. My Go Blue has been mia for 2 months. I finally looked where I thought it could never be.
 

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Old cable case.
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f you are in the market for a Go- you probably could negotiate a combo del to include the case.
However, Amazon has already done it for you at $219.
enjoy.
 

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Big thank you for homestudiobasics.com for this in-depth review. Enjoy!

 

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My Go Blu continues to impress.
 

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