Ifi 5v Power Supply Review

The original ifi ipower provides an effective clean power solution for noise in your system.

Ifi 5v power supply review.

The all new ipower is an exemplary example of this. Ifi s usb s pdif convertor ilink is slated for a february 2013 take off. The ipower is ifi audio s extremely quiet audiophile replacement dc power supply that s available in 5v 9v 12v and even 15v versions. But why not push your power upgrade to the max with the all new ifi ipower x.

Our new ultra low noise ac dc power supply has be optimised to take advantage of new knowledge components and tech in the world of super high frequency power supply design. Originally i got the ipower 5v unit to use with a minidsp nanodigi that i use as a three way digital crossover going to three schiit audio modi 3 dacs that operate in parallel. Ifi rates the 5v ipower at 2 1a though my sample was labeled 2 5a. It is 10x quieter than than the previous ifi low noise power supply 20 times quieter than conventional audiophile linear power.

I used the 5v ipower with minidsp s u dac8 dac and using the 5 5 by 2 5mm adapter the 12v model with the exasound e28. This usb power supply is one member of ifi s micro range which also comprises a phono stage iphono a headphone amplifier ican and you guessed it a usb dac idac also in my possession during the review period. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for ifi ipower low noise dc power supply with international travel adapters 5v. It transfers power from a dc or ac source to dc loads such as a personal computer while converting voltage and current characteristics.

There is also a high output 15volt special order i power rated at 4 0 amp. Ifi audio ipower power supply available in 5v 9v or 12v and 15v. The ipower instantly improves performance with virtually any dc powered product. Current output 2 5a 2a 1 8a and 1 2 amp respectively.

A switched mode power supply is an electronic power supply that incorporates a switching regulator to convert electrical power efficiently. The optional ifi power supply is worth purchasing. Usb a port and a dc 5v input for the optional power supply. With the ipower you will hear your music with more quality detail and clarity.

It leaves no stone unturned. My expectations were pretty low for. Ifi audio ipower x silence improved power cleaner than ever during the r d stage of ipower introduced into our portfolio in 2015 we challenged ourselves by aiming to manufacture the quietest power supply available and make it compliant with as many products as possible. It s slightly heavier and about a third larger than minidsp s stock supply which is rated at 2 0a.

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