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How much latency will the iPurifier 3 introduce?

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iPurifier3

The iPurifier 3 will introduce additional latency in the region of a few 100 microseconds or say around 0.3 milliseconds give or take a little. For music production etc. the…

How much mA does the DC iPurifier draw?

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DC iPurifier2

The DC iPurifier 2 draws around 50mA for its own operation regardless of voltage, in most cases this is negligible. The rest of the power is available to the powered…

How much power does this draw?

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Operation Power

iPurifier3

The iPurifier 3 draws probably around 120mA as it runs a complete USB 2.0 reclocker/repeater.

How to distinguish between the 2 types of connectors?

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Gemini3.0 Mercury3.0

As there are 2 types of connectors for the Gemini/Merury3.0, here are the EAN numbers so you can inform the retailer for the correct one. Mercury Cable 3.0 (USB2.0 ‘B’…

How to tell polarity if no earth/ground is present in the country?

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AC iPurifier

Is it impossible to judge the polarity correctly, unless the earth/ground LED turns green? Example: Japan. Answer: Polarity is with respect to earth. Correct polarity has the neutral conductor at…

How to test for missing/multiple earth/ground?

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Operation

Groundhog+

Here is a short quick guide: If adding GroundHog+ kills noise – missing earth/ground. If adding GroundHog+ does nothing (to noise) – problem elsewhere. If adding GroundHog+ makes more hum,…

I’m using an international power strip but the EU AC iPurifier’s ground not working?

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AC iPurifier

The power bar shown first uses the CEE 7/5 socket (aka “French”, also found in Belgium and Czech Republic). The CEE 7/5 socket has no defined polarity per standard until…

Impedance matching circuits

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General

iEMatch iEMatch2.5

To make it a bit more clear on our end, iEMatch has at the max under 3 Ohm output impedance. The respective changes in amplitude with frequency generally pretty much…

Increasing digital volume to recover Bits

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iEMatch iEMatch2.5

We see it quite often that where there is a mix-up of actual, objective dynamic range (that is the difference between a digital maximum level signal and silence) and subjective…

Is an EMI/RFI filter part of the iPower?

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iPower

Yes, otherwise it would not pass EMC testing.

Is an Laserdisc RF demodulator output compatible?

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SPDIF iPurifier

Laserdisc RF demodulator output is not SPDIF compatible and so will not work with SPDIF iPurifier or indeed any SPDIF input.

Is cross-talk possible?

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iEMatch iEMatch2.5

Question: I was wondering if this was an intended issue with the IEMatch. I have noticed that I am getting some crosstalk even across different headphones/earphones/IEMs and different devices. Doing…

Is galvanic isolation present within the iPower?

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iPower

Question: I have a requirement that a power supply (for medical devices) must be isolated from the main power (galvanic isolation), does the iPower have this? Answer: Our iPower does…

Is it normal to run warm?

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General Power

iSilencer3.0

The iSilencer draws a few milliamperes, nothing major. It will get a little warm, that is normal. USB bus power is 5V +/- 10% and should not vary more than…

Is it stable & how many can it stack?

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iRack

You’ll be surprised how stable this product is as it has isolation spikes which can be inserted into the provided ground feet or directly into a carpet-like surface. We’ve managed…

Is it worth upgrading the iPower Plus of the Pro devices?

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iPower

As the Pro power supply is a very low noise design with active noise cancellation technology incorporated, replace it with other power supplies (even audiophile linear power supply) will likely…

Is the iPower hard to destroy?

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iPower

The iPower has comprehensive protection, including over-current and other external failures, but also for some types of internal failure, therefore with proper management it’s pretty hard to kill.

Is the iPower RoHS certified?

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General

iPower

Yes, it is RoHS certified. Sometimes it is normal for new power supply to have a small smell upon initial use, after a few days of use, the smell will…

Is the USB iPurifier bi-directional?

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iPurifier3

USB is always bi-directional (works both ways). USB defines host and device or in terms of direction upstream (communications from device to host) and downstream (communication from host to device).…

Is the USB iPurifier compatible with 1.0 connections?

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iPurifier3

USB 2.0 is required to offer 100% compatibility with USB 1.0 and 1.1. So yes, all iFi USB products are compatible with USB 1.0.

Mains analyser shows noise has increased?

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Operation

AC iPurifier

The following is from Thorsten, one of our designers. And from an objective, electrical point of view. So please bear with us! https://www.technologyfactory.eu/en/blue-horizon/blue-horizon-mains-noise-analyser/a-5717-320 This does not strictly measure mains noise,…

Max and continuous rating of the 15v iPower

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iPower

For the 15v iPower: Max = 18W Continuous = 18W

Measurements – It was measured but seems to be introducing noise?

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Operation

AC iPurifier

I tried a measuring device (power tester) with the AC iPurifier but it seems to be worse than what’s stated? Answer: The power tester in question may not in the…

Noise band, any reason why past it?

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General

iPower

Question (example): The noise is given in the audio band. If a 5V power supply is used to power a USB DAC how much significant can be the noise beyond…

FAQs

How much latency will the iPurifier 3 introduce?

How much mA does the DC iPurifier draw?

How much power does this draw?

How to distinguish between the 2 types of connectors?

How to tell polarity if no earth/ground is present in the country?

How to test for missing/multiple earth/ground?

I’m using an international power strip but the EU AC iPurifier’s ground not working?

Impedance matching circuits

Increasing digital volume to recover Bits

Is an EMI/RFI filter part of the iPower?

Is an Laserdisc RF demodulator output compatible?

Is cross-talk possible?

Is galvanic isolation present within the iPower?

Is it normal to run warm?

Is it stable & how many can it stack?

Is it worth upgrading the iPower Plus of the Pro devices?

Is the iPower hard to destroy?

Is the iPower RoHS certified?

Is the USB iPurifier bi-directional?

Is the USB iPurifier compatible with 1.0 connections?

Mains analyser shows noise has increased?

Max and continuous rating of the 15v iPower

Measurements – It was measured but seems to be introducing noise?

Noise band, any reason why past it?

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