Following their successful debut at High End Vienna 2026, iFi audio is officially launching two new portable audio products alongside two new accessories designed for listening on the move.
At this year's High End Vienna, visitors to the iFi stand were among the first to experience the next generation of portable audio from iFi. Headlining the showcase was the new iDSD GR 2, the successor to the acclaimed xDSD Gryphon, alongside the GO link Max 2, the latest evolution of iFi's multi-award-winning USB-C dongle DAC range.
The launches formed a key part of iFi's presence at the show, highlighting the company's continued commitment to delivering exceptional sound beyond the desktop. Throughout High End Vienna 2026, attendees were able to experience the new products in live demonstrations, showcasing iFi's vision for high-performance portable listening wherever life takes you.
One builds on the legendary legacy of the xDSD Gryphon, while the other evolves one of iFi's most celebrated portable dongle DACs.
The new iDSD GR 2 takes the iconic Gryphon and pushes it further for a new generation. Continuing the ethos of the original xDSD Gryphon, the GR 2 is built for listeners who want uncompromising sound beyond the confines of a desktop setup.
Alongside it arrives the new GO link Max 2, the latest evolution of iFi's multi-award-winning USB dongle range. Compact enough to slip into a pocket, it transforms your phone, tablet, laptop, or PC into a high-resolution audio source with more power, greater balance, and even cleaner sound than before.
To complete the portable experience, iFi is also introducing two new accessories designed to keep your setup protected and ready to travel. The new MagCase securely attaches compatible iFi devices to the back of your smartphone for a cleaner portable setup, while the dedicated iDSD GR 2 Case offers tailored protection for the new portable DAC/amp wherever your listening takes you.
New iDSD GR 2: A Legend, Perfected
Rebuilt from the ground up, the iDSD GR 2 reimagines the Gryphon for a new era, introducing an all-new DAC architecture, upgraded amplification, an intuitive OLED touchscreen interface, JVCKENWOOD's K2HD Technology, and lossless Bluetooth connectivity. For iFi's most capable true-portable DAC/amp yet.
Featuring iFi's first-ever implementation of the Burr-Brown PCM1795 DAC, the GR 2 preserves the warm, analogue character synonymous with iFi, while delivering lower distortion, greater dynamic range, and true 32-bit resolution. Combined with a redesigned amplification stage delivering up to 1,513mW into 32 ohms – 50% more power than the original Gryphon.
Completing the experience is a new capacitive touchscreen OLED display, putting core settings directly at your fingertips for faster, more intuitive control.
Alongside it, the new iDSD GR 2 Case has been purpose-built to protect the GR 2 wherever your music takes you. With a tailored fit and durable design, it keeps the GR 2 safe in transit while maintaining easy access to ports, controls, and everyday usability.
New GO link 2 Max : Beautifully Balanced
Building on the success of iFi's multi-award-winning GO link series, the GO link 2 Max is iFi's most advanced ultra-portable dongle DAC yet. Compact enough to fit in your pocket, it transforms your phone, tablet, laptop, or PC into a high-resolution audio source with more power, lower noise, and improved balance.
With 241mW of output power and a balanced architecture for greater sonic control, GO link 2 Max brings out more from your headphones – achieving cleaner detail and stronger dynamics. iFi has also unlocked Dynamic Range Enhancement (DRE) within the DAC chipset itself, adding +6dB of dynamic range between the quietest and loudest moments in your music.
And with iFi's in-house S-Balanced technology reducing crosstalk between channels for cleaner, more spacious sound, the GO link 2 Max proves just how far portable listening has come – carrying a bigger, more open sound from a device that disappears into your pocket.
The Future of Portable Listening
Fresh from their debut at High End Vienna 2026, these new launches represent the next step in iFi's portable audio journey, combining greater performance, smarter design, and everyday usability for listeners who want exceptional sound wherever they go.
The response from visitors in Vienna reinforced the growing demand for portable audio that delivers true hi-fi performance without sacrificing convenience. From hands-on demonstrations of the iDSD GR 2 and GO link Max 2 to the introduction of practical new accessories, iFi's showcase highlighted how portable listening continues to evolve.
From flagship portable DAC/amps to ultra-compact dongles and travel-ready accessories, the new range demonstrates iFi's commitment to making high-quality listening more effortless, more flexible, and more immersive than ever.
For visitors who experienced them firsthand in Vienna, the excitement continues. For everyone else, the next generation of portable audio is available now.
