iFi Audio GO Bar Kensei Headphone Amp DAC

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iFi Audio GO Bar Kensei Headphone Amp DAC​

$449.00
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iFi Audio has unveiled its latest innovation in portable audio, the GO Bar Kensei Ultraportable USB DAC Headphone Amplifier and preamplifier, building upon the success of its best-selling predecessor, the GO Bar. This new iteration boasts a series of upgrades, both in aesthetics and sonic performance, sure to captivate audiophiles worldwide. Departing from the aluminum alloy chassis of the original GO Bar, the GO Bar Kensei now features a meticulously crafted Japanese Stainless Steel chassis, delivering unparalleled rigidity and durability. Setting a new standard in portable audio, the GO Bar Kensei introduces K2HD technology, a groundbreaking addition that establishes it as the world's first portable DAC Headphone Amplifier to incorporate this cutting-edge tech. This advancement ensures an exceptional level of audio quality, bringing out the finest nuances and details in your music.

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[musicday]

300 mW @32 ohm for the 3.5 mm jack, nice.

 

[Chudalicious]

Does Kensei have support for ALAC? I asked because I have one in hand and it sounds great but out of Apple Music it does not change from a 44.1 to any other bitrate. Note that Tidal works perfectly on this front and the device notates the various bitrates along w MQA.

 

[DW10]

Does Kensei have support for ALAC? I asked because I have one in hand and it sounds great but out of Apple Music it does not change from a 44.1 to any other bitrate. Note that Tidal works perfectly on this front and the device notates the various bitrates along w MQA.

Not all albums are HiRes on Apple Music. Check the album or song label, it should be marked as Lossless which is 44.1, HiRes Lossless or Dolby for Spatial Audio. You will also need to change some settings in Music for it to download on the highest resolution. Also not all the songs in the album are HiRes even if the album is marked as HiRes

For example I have mine hooked to my iPhone, the album Aja from Steely Dan, the first song Black Cow lights up only the 44.1, but Deacon Blues and Peg are 192.

 

[MoonAudio]

Hey Head-Fi folks. We have the Go Bar Kensei in stock and ready to ship!


https://www.moon-audio.com/go-bar-kensei-headphone-amp-dac.html

 

[h1a8]

I have a couple of questions regarding the XBass feature:


1. Is it possible to adjust the XBass in levels, or is it simply an on/off function?


2. Additionally, how much is the bass boosted in terms of dB, and at what frequency does the increase peak (e.g., 60Hz)? Any graphs available to look at?