PowerStation

“We get a clean and resolving sound without electro-waste, which makes it impossible to break away even from albums known by heart before the last note is played.”

“The PowerStation has a solid construction, very good quality! The technology is very amazing, well above its price, with active noise cancellation! After my tests I have no other option but to integrate the PowerStation into my system!”
 

“You can see how having active noise cancellation would be a much bigger benefit. You don’t have to worry about separate components introducing extra noise to your other components. I heard more clarity for the most part; the reduction of noise system made it possible to hear definition and dynamics my current rig is producing. For me, it’s a sonic upgrade that improves the overall sound of my system”

“The difference in sound quality we heard with and without the PowerStation was immediately noticeable for the better but without the immediate wow factor. This ultimately turned out to be better since the initial impression instead of fading with time was consolidated and matured to such a point that listening without the power station proved to be incomplete.

Silence so intense that in the evening hours even at low volume as in the system with headphones it gave us a chilling listening experience with shocking detail that we had rarely heard until then.”

“The PowerStation is solidly built! It has Active Noise Cancellation! It’s also going to protect your system investment, for the price of this device, all the benefits it has, it’s amazing!

The PowerStation provides tremendous silence that my system has never given me before!”

Thanks to Fernando for this review of the PowerStation. Glad you loved it.

The iFi PowerStation aided by an iFi DC blocker is an excellent and really effective solution to kill mains noise and greatly improve your listening experience.

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The iFi power-station is a very solid, well built product and in my opinion worth the money paid…so far my first few months of ownership with a pair of these have been great, the unit is dead silent and I have noticed a slight difference in video as well as a dark, very quiet ? audio background✅ which is of upmost importance.

The unit itself is nicely weighed and thoughtful shaped to easily fit in behind gear, but if it needs to be placed out in the open, has an overall modern look and feel. Thanks iFi for a great product, like most people I too at first skipped paying for a solid power supply block, but after doing the research on your product along with some product breakdown views and insider vision on the build and inner workings, I decided I couldn’t put off not having quality power blocks any longer.

These are well built and fairly priced for what you get….?

“With the introduction of the PowerStation, the clever folks at iFi have stuffed some remarkable power conditioner technology into an attractive device at an even more attractive price.”

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“…the PowerStation is a seriously impressive addition. It delivers a meaningful improvement over more conventional mains devices and combines this with some useful and well-implemented additional features. Throw in the excellent build quality, reasonable looks and scope for a little further upgrade and you have a very fine mains conditioning unit indeed”

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Over the years I’ve tried all the usual suspects of power conditioners and power regenerators, most of which didn’t solve my problem of noisy power in the evening hours. All were eventually sold, including the PS Audio P10 power regenerator I tried last year for some months. This unit has worked like none of the others have. Amazing. Solid build quality is also a plus.

I live in an old building from the 30s and the last refresh of the house electrical system was more than 50 years ago. At the same time, I have neighbors who like to indulge in all kinds of hobbies with pre-historic machines at the weekend. Especially when you have time to listen to music in peace, you can be sure that the loudspeakers will also make quiet whistling, crackling or crackling. So far, these disturbances have been fairly well suppressed to a tolerable level by line filters from the hardware store.

My last new acquisition (a streaming preamp) reacted so fussy to the network interference that listening was really no longer fun. So the alternative was: exchange the device, finally let the electrician lay the long planned separate line from the meter box – or try something completely different.

I had used a power supply from ifi for a problematic device some time ago, so I knew the brand and the basic idea of ​​active interference compensation. At the time, however, I was not really convinced of the result. Nevertheless, I wanted to give ifi another chance, but I almost ordered the (expensive !!!) bar with the expectation that I would have to send it back.

In fact, the results in my application scenario are so convincing that I can only advise anyone with real network problems to try the part: Not only are all of the above-mentioned faults gone, but the system’s noise floor is also significantly lower. Incidentally, the active interference compensation affects the entire strip, but each socket has its own line filter. If you suspect that one of the system components is affecting the others on the network side (!), The bar is also worth trying.

Great power strip. I’m getting better sound from my ps audio amps and mytek Brooklyn dac +. Better than Furman and Furutech that I have used. Clean natural sound.

For years iFi audio has been known mainly for quality DACs, headphone amps and multiple handy accessories mainly associated with USB. In late July 2019 this operation’s portfolio expanded in the not exactly new but quite intriguing direction, which resulted in today’s arrival – iFi audio PowerStation. Enjoy!

iFi’s Audio’s AC iPurifier is a small, cylindrical, plug-in mini-power conditioner that plugs directly into AC outlets. Each AC iPurifier uses iFi’s distinctive Active Noise Cancellation circuitry. The AC iPurifier can detect polarity and/or earthing problems. There is also a 4mm banana-socket for adding supplemental earthing wires if desired. Finally, the AC iPurifier provides surge suppression to a maximum of 30,000A @ 1,000V/10ųS.

We were surprised by the nature and magnitude of the sonic improvements the PowerStation/AC iPurifiers wrought. Along with quieter backgrounds, the reviewer felt that, “really significant gains came in the form of deeper levels of textural and transient details.” He concluded that, “I recommend the iFi PowerStation and AC iPurifiers for the simple reason that they help unlock more music for less money than other competing power conditioners I have tried. You cannot say fairer than that.”

Putting together a high-quality hi-fi system, especially on a budget, is a daunting proposition.‌

There are so many variables at play, ranging from speakers, amps, sources, cables, not to mention your personal preferences.

After you read through all the reviews, get a gauge on what gear works for you, audition stuff, then plunk your hard-earned money down on a system that appeals to your ear, you may be ready to exhale and enjoy some music.

But wait! You’re not done. The quality of the power you get from the wall outlet also affects the quality of sound coming from your system. Many devices in the home, like televisions or even the power supplies used by your audio equipment, can introduce electrical noise…

This is a 500 squid behemoth. It isn’t pennies but one third cheaper than other similar professional grade mains extension blocks. Out of the box this thing is a hefty beast. It comes with a cheap power cord but if you bought this you would have your own aftermarket to add-on I guess.

I wired it into an LG OLED 55B7V and I felt the picture quality improved slightly. Don’t expect miracles as this is a £3,000 retail TV but if it improved the picture to this and the sound out of my Sony AV surround sound amp then worth it.

I find sky sports picture quality and Netflix are the two most obvious ones to pick out improvements. Don’t rely on BBC or ITV! I spoke to their support team and they suggested later to try their AC purifier which further adds another layer of filtering. Will try that later and report back. But so far, so good.

In the audio world, music lovers seem to increasingly agree that a good power supply promotes sound quality. Yet not every music lover is in possession of a power conditioner or net filter. Is it the purchase costs?

From importer Network Media Systems we received the very affordable iFi PowerStation. The price won’t stop anyone anymore, but does the filter do what iFi Audio promises?

Back when I started writing this blog I thought I would write about speakers, headphones, amplifiers and the like. Multiple sockets, though? No, I did not imagine that. But hey, we’ve got to be open-minded, right?

So when the kind people over at iFi asked me if I wanted to review their newest creation, the massive iFi PowerStation, I said “why not?”. And I’m glad I did, because the PowerStation is a bit of a holy grail to my noise-ridden setup. It’s not really the ultimate solution as it doesn’t take all the noise away, but it removes a chunk that’s large enough for it to be barely noticeable. Believe it or not, iFi did it!

I have no clue about this sort of stuff but I attempted a review. I can say this with confidence, it works! iFI Audio has made a believer out of me.

Thorsten Lösch, the enterprising developer of iFi Audio, surprises us again and again with ingenious solutions for HiFi. And because more and more electronic users are increasingly burdening the power grid, it would be a miracle if Lösch did not have some ideas here as well. 

One of them is the power strip iFi PowerStation, which of course is anything but a “normal” power strip …

“IFI Powerstation is one of the few air conditioners that have an AC filter inside and was able to solve the vibration problem of my power amp.”

“Powerstation is an excellent multi-outlet filtered both in terms of construction and function”

“Thanks to the AC Purifier it is able to clean up the network from the direct current that causes vibrations with the large toroidal and has solved a problem that I carried with me for some time and that I had never solved even with air conditioners more costs”

I was very eager to try the PowerStation and had high expectations for this product. Well, the PowerStation exceeded my expectations! It’s very robust and good looking. Before, when I used to listen to my music, I noticed there was an interference which was coming from my mains.

This has now been eliminated, and my music has never been better. I also love the surge protection, not that this has happened, but my mind is at ease with the protection of my expensive equipment!

This iFi Powerstation is beautiful. The build quality is wonderful and it is wonderfully heavy. I was using an old 6-way extension with my hifi and as soon as I plugged this Powerstation in, the sound of my system went from great to spectacular.

The background is now silent and I can hear little things I never heard before on my favourite songs like tiny brushes hitting hi-hats. I played a SACD yesterday and it has never sounded as good as now.

I recommend that any hifi enthusiast buys this iFi Powerstation, it is brilliant and I would not want to be without it now. I can also recommend iFi for their spectacular customer service. A perfect purchase.