Nice looking Zibbo haha! :D Gj again! But if im new then i go with a Hip Dac 2. Why everytime i heard about the volume/power switch click sound i got little bit of a joygasm :D Maybe its just from the 90th thingy :P
the original hipdac had a really bad usb cable connection....the blue rigid cable was very unpleasant to use, the stiffness of the cable and the lenght....the reliability of the conection on the hipdac was terrible on my unit too...connection tends to disconnect very easily and was a nightmare to use on the go.....
Nice review mate. Just wondering can you attach go blu to a more powerful Amp through USB and get sound through Bluetooth into that Amp for more power etc?? That would be another use case for it.. Thanks.
That would be nice, but the USB will only work as an input, and while you could use the headphone output as a line out to an amp, that's typically not an ideal way to do it.
I only briefly tested the Go Blu using the wired connection and I encountered some connection and compatibility issues. Considering that you're getting a better bitrate, I'd assume that it closes the gap a little bit, but I wouldn't recommend getting the Go Blu if you plan on using it mostly as wired.
still thorned between this 2 :( i don't want the wired from my phone to a dac/amp as this will be an issue to the charging port for a certain period of time, is the go blu for me if thats my reason?
Yeah - if the wire is really going to bother you, Go Blu is giving you a really high percentage of what hip-dac2 is (especially with aptX) without the wires.
Hey, sorry for the delay in response. There's no dedicated line out mode for the hip-dac, but you could use the headphone out with an adapter to connect to an external amp with the hip-dac as a DAC/preamp.
@@bradhuskers The Go Blu would also be good with the Edition XS. Edition XS, in my experience, just needs a little bit more power than most standard device outputs, but is quite good with most portable audiophile gear.
Can the go blu. Power my hifiman edition xs headphones? And what about the hip dac 2? I'm trying to find out if either of these would be enough to power the hifiman edition xs
Hi, did you notice any difference in the xBass function between the two devices? I have the hip-dac2 and I don't love the xBass, is not as refined as the one in the Zen Can, I wonder how the xBass in the GO Blu sounds
I know exactly what you mean regarding the XBass on the Zen CAN vs. hip-dac, but I would say that the XBass on the GO Blu leans more towards the character of the hip-dac's XBass rather than that of the XBass.
It's been awhile since I've unpacked an OG hip-dac. I'm not sure if they always came with those or if it was added at some point, but you're right about them having been included.
I think it’s odd to be comparing a wireless Dac to a wired Dac. It would be more useful to compare wireless to wireless and wired to wired as that would be comparing apples to apples. A customer is wanting either a wireless or a wired and we all know wired is better and wireless is more convenient in most cases.
Came here for the exact comparison too. Also, just because Ifi Go Blu is a wireless dac doesn't mean it can't be connected with a wire, it obviously can and it sounds much better wired. Plus there are many 'wireless dacs' that sound better (with or without using the wired option) than purely wired dacs.
@@BloomAudio *Fiio Q3 vs Fiio BTR7 vs Ifi Hip Dac 2 vs Ifi Go Blu* In terms of pure sound quality, which one is the best?? Also, how would you rank them???
The Mojo has a more refined sound, with a bit more detail and soundstage, but on the flipside, I think the hip-dac2 will be able to drive a wider range of headphones to a satisfactory level. I haven't had a chance to listen side by side, and it's honestly been a while since I've heard the Mojo, since it's no longer available.
Bluetooth. We've had some reports of compatibility issues with wired connections on the Go Blu and have had some issues in our testing in the office as well, so I'm currently only recommending the Go Blu for wireless use (which works great with everything I've tested with).
A question, if I am using a portable DAC between my headphones and my 3.5mm jack MP3 output, is it better to use the balanced output jack instead or it does not matter since I am using DAC?
That wouldn’t be a dac then… a dac is a digital to analog converter. To find something that can wirelessly transmit an analog signal with any sort of accuracy, you’re not going to find it in any portable form (and finding a wireless headset that can receive a wireless analog signal will be even harder to find). Typically anything transmitting an analog signal has to be setup and calibrated in a more fixed fashion (radio towers as an example) and is highly susceptible to interference and limited in bandwidth. If you want a truly wireless solution just get a pair of wireless cans or iems, pair them to your phone and call it a day. Adding anything more into an wireless audio path, in which is only going to be working in the digital domain, you’re more then likely just going to reduce the audio quality.
So many (android user) haters of the usb A port - they have no idea what they’re talking about. If you’re really that picky you shouldn’t be using an android device to play high res music (as it’s all resampled by the OS)
Unlike the rest of enthu folks, your explanation is very clear and modest :)
Thanks for the video. I love the Hip Dac version 1. I agree with you, I like the orange better. I am very tempted to buy the Hip DAC2.
Do you pay it?
This is the comparison/review I needed
Nice looking Zibbo haha! :D Gj again! But if im new then i go with a Hip Dac 2. Why everytime i heard about the volume/power switch click sound i got little bit of a joygasm :D Maybe its just from the 90th thingy :P
They should put a Bluetooth chip in the hip dac so we stop wearing out our usb c ports and give us the option of size and power 💡
I agree but they seem to make us buy the Gyrphon at a $300 increase over the Hip Dac
The blu sounds more dynamic and boosted. Didn’t work well with my bass heavy iems
Did you try the hifi go bar? If yes which one between the hip dac 2 and go bar, is the best for sound quality?
the original hipdac had a really bad usb cable connection....the blue rigid cable was very unpleasant to use, the stiffness of the cable and the lenght....the reliability of the conection on the hipdac was terrible on my unit too...connection tends to disconnect very easily and was a nightmare to use on the go.....
I stopped connecting USB c audio things to my phone as it wears out the port and you end up not being able to charge the phone(!)
Good luck with the New York Jets! 🙋♂
Nice review mate. Just wondering can you attach go blu to a more powerful Amp through USB and get sound through Bluetooth into that Amp for more power etc?? That would be another use case for it.. Thanks.
That would be nice, but the USB will only work as an input, and while you could use the headphone output as a line out to an amp, that's typically not an ideal way to do it.
Hi :) did u checked the sound of the ifi go blue in a wired config? Is the gap between those two smaller then?
I only briefly tested the Go Blu using the wired connection and I encountered some connection and compatibility issues. Considering that you're getting a better bitrate, I'd assume that it closes the gap a little bit, but I wouldn't recommend getting the Go Blu if you plan on using it mostly as wired.
still thorned between this 2 :( i don't want the wired from my phone to a dac/amp as this will be an issue to the charging port for a certain period of time, is the go blu for me if thats my reason?
Yeah - if the wire is really going to bother you, Go Blu is giving you a really high percentage of what hip-dac2 is (especially with aptX) without the wires.
Nice video. Can you tell me if I can use the hip dac as just a dac and attach it with an amp like the zen can amp.
Hey, sorry for the delay in response. There's no dedicated line out mode for the hip-dac, but you could use the headphone out with an adapter to connect to an external amp with the hip-dac as a DAC/preamp.
@@BloomAudio
Will the go blu be sufficient to drive my hifiman edition xs headphones?
@@bradhuskers The Go Blu would also be good with the Edition XS. Edition XS, in my experience, just needs a little bit more power than most standard device outputs, but is quite good with most portable audiophile gear.
@@BloomAudio
And I assume the hip dac 2. Would be as good or better?
Can the go blu. Power my hifiman edition xs headphones? And what about the hip dac 2?
I'm trying to find out if either of these would be enough to power the hifiman edition xs
Was your audio recorded with Yeti..such distance so good quality
Yes - We're using a Blue Yeti. Still working out the exact placement and best setup as we go. Thanks!
Are both able to power the hifiman edition xs?
Which would be better?
Yo... But where can I get that shirt?
Hahah. It's from Raskol Apparel. They're largely lifting related, but also pretty funny.
Hi, did you notice any difference in the xBass function between the two devices? I have the hip-dac2 and I don't love the xBass, is not as refined as the one in the Zen Can, I wonder how the xBass in the GO Blu sounds
I know exactly what you mean regarding the XBass on the Zen CAN vs. hip-dac, but I would say that the XBass on the GO Blu leans more towards the character of the hip-dac's XBass rather than that of the XBass.
@@BloomAudio The GO Blu is not what I'm looking for then, thanks of the reply!
4:31 my first gen hipdac came with that cable too
It's been awhile since I've unpacked an OG hip-dac. I'm not sure if they always came with those or if it was added at some point, but you're right about them having been included.
which one has your preferred sound ?
I'd probably take hip-dac2 solely on the sound.
Thanks!
I think it’s odd to be comparing a wireless Dac to a wired Dac. It would be more useful to compare wireless to wireless and wired to wired as that would be comparing apples to apples. A customer is wanting either a wireless or a wired and we all know wired is better and wireless is more convenient in most cases.
I came here for this exact comparison, weighing convenience to sound quality and I could go either way, if the Go is good enough then that's worth it.
Came here for the exact comparison too.
Also, just because Ifi Go Blu is a wireless dac doesn't mean it can't be connected with a wire, it obviously can and it sounds much better wired.
Plus there are many 'wireless dacs' that sound better (with or without using the wired option) than purely wired dacs.
hip-dac2 vs chord mojo interms of sound quality ??
I love the hip-dac2, but Mojo is definitely more detailed, with clearer instrumental separation, and a more cohesive 3D image.
is bass boost digital or analog on both devices ?
Yes, all of iFi's implementations of XBass are fully analogue.
@@BloomAudio *Fiio Q3 vs Fiio BTR7 vs Ifi Hip Dac 2 vs Ifi Go Blu*
In terms of pure sound quality, which one is the best??
Also, how would you rank them???
how do you compare hip dac 2 to chord mojo ?
The Mojo has a more refined sound, with a bit more detail and soundstage, but on the flipside, I think the hip-dac2 will be able to drive a wider range of headphones to a satisfactory level. I haven't had a chance to listen side by side, and it's honestly been a while since I've heard the Mojo, since it's no longer available.
Hey, when you were comparing between Hip-DAC 2 & GO Blu, was the GO Blu sound quality evaluated on wired connection or bluetooth?
Bluetooth. We've had some reports of compatibility issues with wired connections on the Go Blu and have had some issues in our testing in the office as well, so I'm currently only recommending the Go Blu for wireless use (which works great with everything I've tested with).
@@BloomAudioGot it, Thanks
A question, if I am using a portable DAC between my headphones and my 3.5mm jack MP3 output, is it better to use the balanced output jack instead or it does not matter since I am using DAC?
Whenever you can send a signal balanced, it's better to use balanced since it can reduce noise and interference in addition to provide more power.
When is someone going to make a total wireless portable DAC?
That wouldn’t be a dac then… a dac is a digital to analog converter. To find something that can wirelessly transmit an analog signal with any sort of accuracy, you’re not going to find it in any portable form (and finding a wireless headset that can receive a wireless analog signal will be even harder to find). Typically anything transmitting an analog signal has to be setup and calibrated in a more fixed fashion (radio towers as an example) and is highly susceptible to interference and limited in bandwidth. If you want a truly wireless solution just get a pair of wireless cans or iems, pair them to your phone and call it a day. Adding anything more into an wireless audio path, in which is only going to be working in the digital domain, you’re more then likely just going to reduce the audio quality.
Now we know what Aaron Rodgers does on his days off.
So many (android user) haters of the usb A port - they have no idea what they’re talking about. If you’re really that picky you shouldn’t be using an android device to play high res music (as it’s all resampled by the OS)
Lol objectively and laughably wrong.