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Does the iDefender3.0 isolate or suppress?

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iDefender3.0
The iDefender breaks ground/earth loops. It does not “isolate” in the way that the iGalvanic does. It will, however, stop noise loops through the USB cables and also noise from…
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Does the MOV have an indicator?

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AC iPurifier
All MOV-based protectors intended for long-term use should have an indicator that the protective components have failed, and this indication must be checked on a regular basis to ensure that…
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Grounding – Class 1 and Class 2

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Groundhog+
There are certain safety requirements for electrical appliances (including audio) that force either an earthed device (Class 1 equipment) or one with double/reinforced isolation (Class 2 equipment). More here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appliance_classes…
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Grounding – Class 2 and Class 3 devices

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Groundhog+
Until a few years ago much Hi-Fi, AV and computer equipment used Class 2 electrical safety, which included an earth. As a result, often systems had multiple earths, leading to…
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How do I use the inverters?

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iPower
Please see the attached images of the inverter. To properly set this up normally the inverter (white) goes between the iPower DC connector and is then topped with the correct…
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How does iFi USB cables work?

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Gemini3.0 Mercury3.0
USB was never designed to carry high-quality audio hence in effect laying interconnects and PCs side by side the USB cable was not a “problem”. Our flagship USB cable, Gemini,…
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How does it break a ground?

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iDefender3.0
On self-powered devices: The iDefender 3.0 will break the ground as it will interrupt it whilst the voltage bus is high impedance. If the USB device connected is self-powered (it…
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