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Bridge rectifiers power supplies (AC to DC)

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Aurora DC iPurifier2 iPower iPowerX micro iCAN SE micro iPhono2 micro iTube2 nano iUSB3.0 Pro iCAN Pro iCAN Signature Pro iDSD Pro iDSD Signature Pro iESL ZEN Blue ZEN Blue V2 ZEN DAC
I have an iFi device that is powered by the iPower but might it be possible to use a different power supply that is not dependent on bridge rectifiers (AC…
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Can long RCA cables be used?

Analogue
Operation
micro iPhono2
15ft (4.5m), for example, is quite long. Well-shielded cables in a “semi-balanced” configuration should be used. It may also be necessary to look at managing earth/ground connections in the system.…
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Can RIAA be disabled?

Analogue
Operation
micro iPhono2
RIAA cannot be disabled without modifications. We do not recommend DSP/Digital EQ due to the very large amount of EQ needed (40dB) using digital EQ degrades the ADC output by…
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Does it have a flat EQ (no EQ)?

Analogue
General
micro iPhono2
No, flat EQ. We find that software EQ loses resolution at a frightening rate. As there is no digital “boost” beyond 0 dBFS, the digital domain EQ attenuates the midrange…
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Does the capacitance selector work for MM?

Analogue
General
micro iPhono2
Input capacitance switch is for MM input only. It is inoperative at MC. Most MM cartridges need a defined (and significant) load capacitance to have good high-frequency extension. Too little…
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Humming with iPhono? Please watch our videos.

Analogue
Operation
micro iPhono2
If your iPhono is producing a humming noise then please watch the temporary videos as it will explain how to implement an earth/ground into the system. 1) https://www.dropbox.com/s/6kr156irreqhgut/1.mp4?dl=0 2) https://www.dropbox.com/s/fruxyw945mklu25/2.mp4?dl=0 3) https://www.dropbox.com/s/sf45tb2grk71vup/3.mp4?dl=0 4) https://www.dropbox.com/s/cwzioy3kusuagcy/4.mp4?dl=0…
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Is the rumble filter always active?

Analogue
Operation
micro iPhono2
If you select a version or RIAA with the rumble filter active then use the selector switch on the front to select Decca or Columbia, is the rumble filter still…
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Should it run hot/warm?

Analogue
Operation
micro iPhono2
The “Tube-state” circuit is similar to Class A hence it gets warm and the all aluminum chassis acts as a complete heat-sink dissipating heat. Therefore, this is normal. Make sure…
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What are the basics of a cartridge?

Analogue
Technical
micro iPhono2
Please find the provided link which can help shed some light on cartridges. http://www.hagtech.com/loading.html This is a good source to learn from!
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What is the barrel size?

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Aurora DC iPurifier2 iPower iPowerX micro iCAN SE micro iPhono2 micro iTube2 nano iUSB3.0 Pro iCAN Pro iCAN Signature Pro iDSD Pro iDSD Signature Pro iESL ZEN Blue ZEN Blue V2 ZEN DAC
5.5*2.1mm is the DC barrel size.
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What load shall I select?

Analogue
Operation
micro iPhono2
The point of the “load” is that it is used to optimise the system of records, tonearm, and cartridge. So, it must be ultimately adjusted to what provides the best…
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Why no on/off switch?

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micro iCAN SE micro iPhono2 nano iUSB3.0 ZEN Blue ZEN Blue V2 ZEN DAC
Generally speaking, electronics are best left running. In 99% of the cases components in iFi products are ran at power/voltage that means there is little difference between shelf life and…
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