Forged for Audio Masters.
GO bar Kensei is like a legendary sword meticulously crafted for a Kensei. Embodying the dedication of a master swordsmith, we focused on purity, balance and refinement to reveal the true essence of your music.
Featuring cutting-edge Japanese audio processing technology – K2HD – and improved power and clock circuitry, the Kensei represents the pinnacle of our journey of refinement in the GO bar range.
Whether you’re on the go, working remotely, or traveling for pleasure, the Kensei GO bar offers a perfectly portable solution to elevate your headphone experience to heavenly heights.
Kensei is a Japanese term meaning "Saint of the Sword" in English, a title bestowed upon an elite few who elevate the art and artistry of the sword far beyond that of the finest sword masters.
Revitalize your studio recording sound with the legendary K2HD.
Despite their pristine clarity, digital recordings sometimes sound emotionally flat and lifeless.
Victor Studio engineers noticed a lack of emotion between the original masters and the digital sub-masters, sparking a search for a solution. They meticulously compared countless finished recordings to the copied recordings by ear, relying on their gut feeling and human expertise. Their solution: K2 technology.
K2 Technology Processing revives rich, natural harmonics in digital sound, adding an organic quality unlike any other. K2 Technology Processing revitalizes the sound of your studio recording, breathing life into it once again.
“The K2 parameter values provided by iFi this time are completely new K2 parameter values that have never been used before and were selected by JVCKENWOOD and passed a listening test by engineers at Victor Studios. While the previous K2 parameter values were set taking into account the sound quality correction of the product itself, the K2 parameter values provided this time for iFi are purely the settings for the best K2 effect. In this sense, it can be said that the K2 parameter values allow you to listen to the original ideal “K2 sound.” commented, JVCKENWOOD.
*Read our technical note for more information.
“K2 Technology” and “K2HD” are registered trademarks of JVCKENWOOD Corporation.
Tailor made. Sweet sound.
Listen your way with four custom digital filters and two analog processing modes, each tailored to enhance your enjoyment across different music genres.
Bit-Perfect: Offers natural tones, ideal for all genres.
GTO: Enhances the detail and density of the sound, especially suitable for vocal tracks.
Minimum Phase: Produces a warmer sound, combining the characteristics of Bit-Perfect and Standard, perfect for Soul and Jazz.
Standard: Offers a tighter sound with controlled highs, perfect for pop music and movie soundtracks.
Experience powerful bass with XBass+ and immerse yourself in a spacious sound field with XSpace.
Advanced chip. Accurate clock.
The Kensei GO bar's DAC section uses a powerful 16-core XMOS microcontroller to process audio data received at the USB input. Our in-house team has programmed the XMOS firmware to optimize sound quality and ensure a perfect partnership with the 32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC chipset.
A custom digital filter minimizes pre-echoes and ringing artifacts. Our precision GMT (Global Master Timing) clock system ensures extremely low jitter.
Supports audio formats beyond streaming:
PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz
Native DSD playback up to DSD256
2x DXD
Full MQA decoding
Compact and powerful.
The Kensei GO Bar is crafted from Japanese stainless steel for maximum rigidity.
With its compact dimensions of 65 x 22 x 13.2 mm, it corresponds to the size of a USB stick. This makes it the perfect travel companion for your cell phone, tablet or MacBook Pro, blending into your life thanks to the use of headphones.
Its USB-C connectivity ensures plug-and-play convenience, allowing for hassle-free usage.
The GO Bar Kensei offers a maximum output power of up to 477 mW, which is about 10 times more powerful than iPhone 15*.
It incorporates two power optimization technologies: iEMatch for high-sensitivity IEMs and Turbo mode for power-hungry headphones. This allows it to easily drive a wide range of premium earphones and headphones.
*Compared to iPhone USB-C to 3.5mm adapter.
Cut the crosstalk.
Connect to the Kensei GO bar via the 3.5mm S-Balanced or 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs.
iFi's exclusive 3.5mm S-Balanced* technology reduces crosstalk and noise by 50% compared to conventional single-ended headphones.
*Read the FAQ for more information.
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