This tiny gadget receives Bluetooth signals streamed from a computer or smartphone, which it then turns into analog music that can be listened to using wired headphones.
British audio brand iFi has revealed a brand-new Bluetooth headphone amplifier for music lovers who want to listen to hi-fi quality sound on the move. The GO blu Air is a lighter version of iFi Audio’s popular GO blu and is designed to bring high-quality sound to the daily commute at an affordable price.
Measuring just 5cm long and weighing a paltry 30g, the iFi GO blu Air combines the convenience of Bluetooth with the kind of audio performance you could expect from a hi-fi setup.
iFi has managed to pack a lot into the new GO blu Air. The compact casing features a detachable magnetic clip that can be used to attach it to a bag or jacket, making it easy to listen to music streamed from a smartphone, over Bluetooth, to a pair of wired headphones or earbuds.
iFi is determined to change the perception of Bluetooth audio, which is often looked down on by audio purists. By using its signature triple-stage wireless architecture built around Bluetooth 5.2, it brings improved signal stability and lower power consumption.
Whereas most Bluetooth streaming devices use a single chipset for everything, including receiving Bluetooth, converting digital files into analog signals, which are then amplified. The GO blu Air doesn’t use a single chip but separates Bluetooth, DAC and amplification into three separate stages, just like a regular hi-fi system.Separate Circuits And Lower Distortion
Inside the GO blu Air is a Qualcomm QCC5144 chipset, but it’s only used for receiving the Bluetooth signal from the user’s smartphone.
