IFI GO BAR KENSEI ULTRAPORTABLE DAC WITH K2HD TECHNOLOGY

iFi Audio has launched the iFi GO Bar Kensei, which they say is the world’s first ultraportable DAC with K2HD technology.

K2HD TECHNOLOGY

At the heart of the iFi GO Bar Kensei lies the revolutionary K2HD Technology. 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”.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with JVCKENWOOD and the incredible K2HD Technology,
marking a significant milestone in our journey towards delivering unparalleled audio experiences.” said
Colin Farch, Head of R&D at iFi. “At iFi we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation in sound
technology and pushing our products and their components to set new standards in audio. This
collaboration unites our engineering innovation with K2HD’s renowned high sound quality technology
excellence. Together, we are committed to redefining the listening experience for audio fans around the
world, leveraging our shared passion for quality and precision in sound reproduction. The GO Bar Kensei
marks the start of this partnership and we are excited to share further significant developments.”

“The K2 parameter values provided by iFi this time are completely new K2 parameter values that have
never been used before and were selected by JVCKENWOOD and passed a listening test by studio
engineers at Victor Studios. While previous K2 parameter values were set with consideration of correcting
the sound quality of the product itself, the K2 parameter values provided this time for iFi are purely the
settings for the best K2 effect. In this sense, it can be said that the K2 parameter values allow you to hear
the original ideal “K2 sound.” commented, JVCKENWOOD.

IFI GO BAR KENSEI

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.

Equipped with a 4.4mm balanced output, a symmetrical twin-mono output stage, and a 477mW maximum output power, the GO Bar Kensei features  iEMatch that fine tunes the output levels for sensitive IEMs while Turbo Mode adds 6dB for hungrier headphones.

JAPANESE STAINLESS STEEL

 Crafted from Japanese Stainless Steel for maximum rigidity, the GO Bar Kensei draws upon inspiration from the craftsmanship of a Kensei’s legendary blade.

IFI GO BAR KENSEI PRICING & AVAILABILITY

The iFi GO Bar Kensei is available to purchase from 19th March 2024 from selected retailers for £449 / €449 / $449 / $449.

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