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CUT THE CORD ON WIRED IEMS
The iFi Go Pods are a wireless DAC and headphone amp
solution that transforms your corded in-ear monitors into
high-performance wireless companions. With advanced
Bluetooth technology, customizable sound options and a
sleek design, it's the perfect choice for audiophiles seeking
both convenience and exceptional audio quality. With an
impressive battery life of 35 hours, iFi’s Go Pods are ready
for all of your travel adventures.
iFi Go Pod Portable
IEM Bluetooth DAC/AMP
$399
THE KING OF BLUETOOTH
Focal Bathys Premium Portable Bluetooth
Headphones with Built-in DAC
$799
Focal brought togehter their years of speaker and headphone
expertise to create possibly the most audiophile Bluetooth
headphones on the market. While some others may offer better
active noise canceling, the Bathys are all about sound. The Focal
Bathys sound fantastic via Bluetooth supporting codex like AAC
and AptX, but if you want to take them to their pinnacle,
connect them via USB-C to take advantage of their excellent
onboard DAC and rid yourself of any Bluetooth compression.
Focal continues to improve the Bathys and, through a new
update, has brought personalized sound into the mix that is
extremely rare at this price point.
BEST BUDGET FRIENDLY TRAVEL DAC/AMP
iFi Hip-Dac 3 Portable
Balanced DAC/AMP
$199
With a new USB-C connection this is the perfect
companion for the new iPhone and most Android phones.
This sleek aluminum DAC/AMP is suited to desktop duty
when paired with a laptop on the go, and is also a
reasonable shape and size to slide into a pocket paired
with a smartphone. The iFi Hip-Dac 3 is packed with
features including IEM matching and XBass and supports
balanced 4.4mm and 3.5mm headphone outputs.
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