iFi Audio GO Link 2 Review

Priced at $59.00, the iFi Audio GO Link 2 is Ifi's entry in the headphone amp/dacs category. With 10 buyers rating it at 4.0 stars, it currently sits at #47 of 48 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 55% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.

Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. Most users find them comfortable, though glasses-wearers and those with larger heads sometimes report pressure after a couple of hours.

One feature owners single out about the iFi Audio GO Link 2: "Plug-and-play USB-C".

• Brand: Ifi
• Price: $59.00 (well below the $132.53 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.0 of 5.0
• Reviews: 10
• Category rank: #47 of 48 in headphone amp/dacs
• Cheaper in category: 10 products
• Higher-rated in category: 44 products
• More-reviewed in category: 46 products

With only 10 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.0-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.

Common positives:

• Hi-Res ESS DAC
• 8% smaller than original
• Plug-and-play USB-C

Common complaints:

• No balanced output
• Limited power

For context, the average rating in the headphone amp/dacs category is 4.4 stars, so this one is rated below typical.

At $59.00, the iFi Audio GO Link 2 sits well below the $132.53 category average. 10 options are cheaper and 37 are more expensive.

The category leader is the Creative Sound BlasterX G6 ($191.03, 4.3★, 6,722 reviews). The iFi Audio GO Link 2 is $132.03 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.

Direct competitors at this price (±25%):

• Fosi Audio Q4 DAC Headphone Amp - $69.99, 4.4★ (3,220 reviews) · Higher rated
• FiiO JadeAudio KA1 - $65.99, 4.2★ (1,129 reviews) · Higher rated
• FX-Audio DAC-X6 Headphone Amp - $64.99, 4.2★ (1,013 reviews) · Higher rated

If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Nobsound P10 Headphone Amp at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the KBEAR TC06 USB-C DAC at $18.99.

Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.

Best fit for:

• Budget shoppers who want functional headphone amp/dacs without overspending
• Users who specifically need portability or compact size

Pros:

• Hi-Res ESS DAC
• 8% smaller than original
• Plug-and-play USB-C

Cons:

• No balanced output
• Limited power

7.1/10

Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.