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iFi GO Pod Max1 / 4
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iFi GO Pod Max

Current price · Amazon US
$399
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Key specs

Amplifier Type
DAC/amp comboMost common
Dac/amp combo56%Integrated amp31%Power amp13%

Dac/amp combo is the most common — on 56% of the 16 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 17).

Connection Type
Bluetooth, usb-c
Rca17%Wired-3.5mm15%Bluetooth14%Optical12%

Bluetooth appears on 14% of the 59 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 17).

Balanced Output
NoMost common
False58%True42%

False is the most common — on 58% of the 12 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 17).

Power Source
Internal battery
Ac adapter38%Internal battery31%Usb bus-powered19%Mains (iec)13%

Internal battery appears on 31% of the 16 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 17).

Sound

Amplifier Type
DAC/amp combo
Balanced Output
No
Bit Depth
32 bit
Dac Chip
Cirrus Logic CS43131
Max Sample Rate
96 kHz
Output Power Mw
4400 mW

Connectivity

Connection Type
Bluetooth, usb-c
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC

Design

Power Source
Internal battery
Form Factor
Portable

Features

Gain Knob
No

Identity

Model Number
GO pod Max

Release

Date
2025-06-24
Msrp Usd
599 USD
Year
2025

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.9/ 10
Recommended
Jhaycee Calvez
Reviewed byJhaycee CalvezVideo Producer/WriterReviewed December 2025
Battery life8.0
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity9.0
Design8.0
Portability7.0
Value6.5
The verdict

Audio enthusiasts don't have to be limited to wired IEMs. The ifi Go Pod Max provides you with the best Bluetooth has to offer, with CD-quality bitrate using aptX lossless. The bulky case isn't pocketable, but it is meant to be used indoors. I wouldn't take them out for running, at that point, just get a regular wireless earbuds.

✓What we like
✓Access to aptX lossless and LDAC
✓Great battery life
✓Interesting design
✓Quality build
✕What could be better
✕Price
✕Connector compatibility issues
✕Large case
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