Go Blu
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Bluetooth, but better.
With Hi-Fi inspired architecture featuring dedicated Bluetooth, DAC, and Amp stages, the ultra-portable GO blu offers the best of both worlds – wireless freedom, paired with the clarity of wired sound.
Key Features
The MasterHIFI™ certification from Cirrus Logic featured in the iFi GO blu reflects its commitment to delivering professional-grade audio performance. This certification guarantees an ultra-low noise floor, high dynamic range, and pristine signal integrity. Paired with Cirrus Logic's advanced CS43131 DAC, the GO blu reproduces music with exceptional detail, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring an immersive listening experience for audiophiles. MasterHIFI ensures that every sound is reproduced as the artist intended, offering a studio-quality audio experience in a compact, portable design.
Now worries about GO blu battery as you enjoy up to 10 hours of uninterrupted playtime on this portable device.
An important aspect of the circuit design is its direct-coupled nature (no coupling capacitor is present), achieved without a conventionally applied DC servo.
DirectDrive® equals a direct signal path which means less signal degradation. This direct signal path is unequalled in audio and is the reason why the sound is so ‘true’.
The XBass® analogue bass correction system corrects for the missing headphone/speaker bass response.
XSpace is the iFi analogue signal improvement circuitry to get that ‘music’ back outside of your head for much better headphone enjoyment.
Superior sound. Unbound.
Pair your favorite corded headphones with the GO blu portable DAC/amp for superior audio that outclasses any wireless option. Compact and stylish, the GO blu easily connects to your device and fits in your pocket, whether you’re on a run or at a coffee shop.
GO blu. Go beyond.
The GO blu features a lightweight, Bluetooth-friendly polymer body with copper-colored trim and a ChronoDial-style control, blending style and functionality. A built-in CMOS-MEMS microphone enables hands-free calls, gaming chat, and voice assistant access. Its USB-C port adds flexibility, serving as both a charging and audio input, supporting hi-res PCM up to 24-bit/96kHz for non-Bluetooth devices.
HD Bluetooth 5.1
The GO blu redefines Bluetooth audio with Qualcomm's QCC5100 chip, supporting all major high-definition codecs: aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, LDAC, HWA/LHDC, AAC, and SBC. It ensures the highest audio resolution for any source device, setting a new standard for pocket-sized DAC/amps.
The GO blu is Bluetooth v5.1-compliant, ensuring the best possible range, stability and performance, and its ‘Bluetooth engine’ can be updated over the air. ensuring peak performance.
Swiss Chronograph design & implementation
GO blu‘s ChronoDial is a masterpiece of precision engineering and, just like a Chronograph, it gives you precise, analogue volume control. You can use it to play, pause, and skip tracks forward and backwards and even activate the voice assistant on your Bluetooth-connected smart device.
Its premium construction includes anti-corrosion brass components, a stainless steel bearing and main dial with beryllium cobalt copper coating, a high-purity nickel spring, and a CNC-machined aluminium button for durability and elegance.
GO Balanced
The GO blu delivers exceptional audio clarity, whether using balanced or non-balanced headphones. Its 4.4mm balanced output fully utilizes its balanced amp design, while the 3.5mm output features iFi’s S-Balanced circuitry to minimize crosstalk and distortion, ideal for high-sensitivity IEMs.
Both outputs are gold-plated, ensuring long-lasting, high-quality connections.
Three. Unique. Stages.
The GO blu uniquely integrates separate Bluetooth, DAC, and amp stages, each expertly engineered for cutting-edge performance and exceptional sound quality. Its Bluetooth stage features Qualcomm's advanced QCC5100 chip, while the DAC stage employs a Cirrus Logic 32-bit chip with precision filtering and clocking for ultra-low distortion.The amp stage, with symmetrical twin-mono signal paths and up to 5.6V output, delivers powerful, clean audio, automatically adjusting gain to suit connected headphones or earphones.
X-factor. Inside and out.
The GO blu packs a punch with XBass for enhanced low-end and XSpace for an expansive soundstage, delivering immersive audio in a compact, 26g design.
Enjoy crystal-clear calls with Qualcomm's ANC technology and intuitive watch crown-style control, making it your ultimate, lightweight music companion.
Specifications
| BATTERY | Lithium-polymer 450mAh approx. ~8 hours (depending upon volume and headphones) |
| DIMENSIONS | 54 x 34 x 13 mm 2.1' x 1.3' x 0.5' |
| DNR | Balanced/SE: >120dB(A) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz - 45kHz (-3dB) |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUT | Balanced: 4.4mm SE: 3.5mm |
| INPUT | Wireless: Bluetooth 5.1 ( AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, LDAC, LHDC/HWA Codec) Wired: USB-C (24/96) |
| LIMITED WARRANTY | 12 months |
What's in the Box
1x GO Blu
1x Type A to Type C Cable
1x Micrfibre protective bag
1x User Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most frequently asked questions about this product. For more product information please contact us through Contact
Can you charge the GO blu and listen at the same time?
Yes. The battery will charge to 80%.
While power is being drawn from the battery with the GO blu switched on, its voltage lowers, and the charging circuit takes this into account. Turning off the GO blu allows the battery to charge fully.
Can you use Apple Music Lossless via Bluetooth?
Apple devices default to AAC at 44.1kHz, standard for AirPlay. In order to transmit Hi-Res via Bluetooth up to 96kHz (limited by the Bluetooth standard) you need to use a Hi-Res Bluetooth transmitter connected via USB to your device, then connect Bluetooth to the Hi-Res transmitter. Alternatively you can connect the GO blu directly to your device with a USB-to-Lightning cable for up to 96kHz capability.
Can you use the 4.4mm and 3.5mm outputs at the same time?
Yes. The 3.5mm output and the positive phase on the 4.4mm output are wired together. However, since the Pentaconn 4.4mm socket is a fully balanced output. it will sound louder than the 3.5mm socket if two pf the same headphones are plugged in. Always use a balanced cable with the 4.4mm connection, as it contains the two active negative phases that would otherwise short together on a non-balanced cable.
Does listening to the GO blu on USB switch off the Bluetooth connection?
If a Bluetooth connection has been established, first the connected device will use it preferentially. The USB connection can be selected as an alternative. If you have two devices connected, one with Bluetooth and the other with USB, you can select between them on your two devices by playing one or the other. If no Bluetooth connection is established, and the top LED is flashing blue and red (waiting for a Bluetooth device to pair with), plugging in a USB connection that isn’t a charger will shut off Bluetooth.
Does the GO blu go into sleep mode?
In pairing mode, shown by the top LED flashing blue and red, the GO blu is searching for a device to pair with. It will go to sleep if one isn’t found after 5 minutes. If a Bluetooth device is connected the GO blu will stay on until its battery is flat, or the connected device goes into sleep mode or is turned off. The GO blu then enters pairing mode if another Bluetooth device isn’t found and goes to sleep after 5 minutes as above.
How do I reset the GAIA app?
Please unpair all Bluetooth devices from the iOS device and restart. This will clear their cache and enable connectivity without interference.
How long does it take for a full battery charge?
Approx 40 minutes with a high-powered charger.
How many listening hours would there be after a full charge?
That depends on a few things; how loud you play it and the type of music (heavy bass and inefficient headphones use more power), distance away from the connected device, temperature to name a few. But, generally you can listen up to 10 hours or more.
