iFi Audio GObar Kensei

GO bar Kensei is similar to a legendary sword meticulously forged for a Kensei. Embodying the dedication of a master blacksmith, we focus on purity, balance and refinement to reveal the true essence of your music.

Featuring cutting-edge Japanese audio processing technology - K2HD and improved clock and power supply circuitry, the Kensei represents the pinnacle of our refinement journey in the GO bar range.

Whether you're traveling, working remotely, or traveling for pleasure, the Kensei GO Bar offers a perfectly portable solution to elevate your headphone experience to heavenly heights.

Kensei is a Japanese term that translates to "Saint of the Sword" in English, a title given to an elite minority who elevates the art and craft of swordsmanship beyond that of even the greatest sword masters.

Despite their pristine clarity, digital recordings sometimes appear emotionally flat and lifeless.

Engineers at the prestigious Victor Studio, concerned about the evident lack of emotion between their original masters and digital submasters, embarked on a search for a solution. They meticulously compared countless finished recordings with the copies of the recordings by ear, trusting their instinctive feeling and human experience. Your solution; K2* technology.

The K2 technology process revives rich, natural harmonics in a sterile, self-contained digital sound, adding an organic quality like no other.

K2 technology processing revitalizes studio recording sound, breathing life into it once again.

Listen however you want with four custom digital filters and two analog processing modes, each designed to enhance your enjoyment across different music genres.

• Bit-Perfect: Offers natural tones, ideal for all genders.
• GTO : Improves the details and density of the sound, especially suitable for vocal tracks.
• Minimum phase: Produces a warmer sound, combining Bit-Perfect and Standard characteristics, perfect for Soul and Jazz.
• Standard: Delivers richer sound with controlled treble, perfect for pop music and movie OSTs.

Experience punchy bass with XBass+ and immerse yourself in a wide sound field with XSpace.

The DAC section of the GO Kensei bar uses a powerful 16-core XMOS microcontroller to process audio data received at the USB input. Our in-house team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimize sound quality and ensure a seamless partnership with the 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC chipset.

A custom digital filter minimizes pre-echoes and ringing artifacts. Our GMT (Global Master Timing) precision clock system ensures ultra-low jitter.

Supports audio formats higher than streaming:

• PCM up to 32 bits/384 kHz
• Native DSD playback up to DSD256
• 2xDXD
• Full MQA decoding

The GO Bar Kensei is made from Japanese stainless steel for maximum rigidity.

With its compact dimensions of 65 x 22 x 13.2 mm, it matches the size of a USB flash drive. This makes it the perfect travel companion for your mobile phone, tablet or MacBook Pro, and integrates into your life for headphone use.

Its USB-C connectivity ensures plug-and-play convenience, allowing for hassle-free use. The GO Bar Kensei offers a maximum output power of up to 477 mW, which is approximately 10 times more powerful than an iPhone 15*.

It incorporates two power adjustment technologies: iEMatch for high-sensitivity IEMs and Turbo mode for power-hungry headphones. This allows you to easily handle a wide range of premium headphones and earphones.

*Compared to iPhone USB-C to 3.5mm adapter.

Connect to the Kensei GO Bar via S-Balanced 3.5mm or Balanced 4.4mm headphone outputs.

iFi's exclusive 3.5mm S-Balanced* technology reduces crosstalk and noise by 50% over regular single-ended headphones.

• It incorporates JVC K2HD technology that optimizes signal processing and improves audio quality.
• Hi-Res Audio: 32-bit/384 kHz PCM, native DSD, full MQA decoding and ultra-low jitter clock.
• 4.4mm balanced output with symmetrical dual mono output stage
• Four digital filters, XBass+ and XSpace analog processing modes.  They allow you to personalize/equalize the sound to suit both your music and the headset.
• iEMatch and Turbo mode. Adjust the audio output for both sensitive and power-hungry headphones.
• Stainless steel housing provides rigidity and improves EMI shielding
• Wooden box (bamboo)