[technobear]

Since the iCan SE doesn't have a power button should I unplugg it from the wall? Or it not run if there is no audio signal?

Up to you. It won't hurt to leave it on. Then again it will waste a tiny amount of electrickery.

 

[carloosg8]

ty!

 

[edex]

Plug the iPower in a remote controlled power socket and leave the supply cable attached continuously to the iCAN. Then, the power can be switched on and off with the remote easily. Works like a charm. Very easy and comfortable solution to the sparkling problem. 

 

[CFGamescape]

What is the difference between the power of the iDSD and the iCAN SE, as both are rated at a max of 4000mW?

 

[technobear]

What is the difference between the power of the iDSD and the iCAN SE, as both are rated at a max of 4000mW?

The micro iDSD headphone stage runs in a Class A/B configuration whilst the micro iCAN SE runs fully in a Class A configuration.

The micro iCAN SE features iFi Audio's TubeState circuit topology.

The micro iCAN SE also features a crossfeed setting in addition to the 3D Holographic setting and also an additional XBASS setting

 

[Topspin70]

Anyone know whether I could power the iCan SE with a HDPlex 100W LPS? It has 12V output instead of the iPower 15V. Will it work? Part of my interest is that it can power up to 4 devices which means one PSU for all my ifi devices. (ICan SE, iUSB and iTube). Simpler, less messy and hopefully sounds great.

 

[Bansaku]

Anyone know whether I could power the iCan SE with a HDPlex 100W LPS? It has 12V output instead of the iPower 15V. Will it work? Part of my interest is that it can power up to 4 devices which means one PSU for all my ifi devices. (ICan SE, iUSB and iTube). Simpler, less messy and hopefully sounds great.

My iPower died (still waiting on a replacement) so I have been using a 12V power brick from a HD enclosure and its works great. I don't see why what  you purpose would not work, as long as the connector fits. The only things you need to look out for is too much voltage, or too little amps.
 

 

[Topspin70]

Anyone know whether I could power the iCan SE with a HDPlex 100W LPS? It has 12V output instead of the iPower 15V. Will it work? Part of my interest is that it can power up to 4 devices which means one PSU for all my ifi devices. (ICan SE, iUSB and iTube). Simpler, less messy and hopefully sounds great.

My iPower died (still waiting on a replacement) so I have been using a 12V power brick from a HD enclosure and its works great. I don't see why what  you purpose would not work, as long as the connector fits. The only things you need to look out for is too much voltage, or too little amps.
 

Thanks. I'm not electronically educated hence the rather basic question. But you touched on my next question: how do I find out what's an acceptable range of voltage for a device? And amperes? The HDPlex doesn't specify in their website. And the Teddy Pardo comes in 1A and 2A versions. Could you advice me what fits what?

 

[Bansaku]

 how do I find out what's an acceptable range of voltage for a device? And amperes? The HDPlex doesn't specify in their website. And the Teddy Pardo comes in 1A and 2A versions. Could you advice me what fits what?

 
Two things to remember when trying to figure out what adaptors will work.
 
1) Voltage MUST not exceed what the device calls for. The iCAN is 9-15V, so any voltage in that rage will be ok. Any voltage lower and the device won't work. Any voltage higher will cause damage to the device.
2) As long as the amperage is equal to or greater than what the device calls for, you are ok. The device will not draw any more amps than it needs. Too low amps and the device won't work. Too much amps, the device does not care.
 
Example: If an adaptor has a rating of 12V and 1000A, you are good. If the adaptor is 15V and 1.5A, there is a high chance you will cause damage to the device because the voltage is too high.
 
In closing, any power adaptor with an amperage of at least 1.5A with a voltage between 9-15V will be perfectly safe to use with the iCAN.
 

 

[Topspin70]

 how do I find out what's an acceptable range of voltage for a device? And amperes? The HDPlex doesn't specify in their website. And the Teddy Pardo comes in 1A and 2A versions. Could you advice me what fits what?

 
Two things to remember when trying to figure out what adaptors will work.
 
1) Voltage MUST not exceed what the device calls for. The iCAN is 9-15V, so any voltage in that rage will be ok. Any voltage lower and the device won't work. Any voltage higher will cause damage to the device.
2) As long as the amperage is equal to or greater than what the device calls for, you are ok. The device will not draw any more amps than it needs. Too low amps and the device won't work. Too much amps, the device does not care.
 
Example: If an adaptor has a rating of 12V and 1000A, you are good. If the adaptor is 15V and 1.5A, there is a high chance you will cause damage to the device because the voltage is too high.
 
In closing, any power adaptor with an amperage of at least 1.5A with a voltage between 9-15V will be perfectly safe to use with the iCAN.
 

Awesome explanation. I appreciate it. So high voltage will cause damage while high current wouldn't. Is that why some adapters are labelled high current? Can I expect SQ improvement by choosing one that's higher amperage?

 

[Bansaku]

Awesome explanation. I appreciate it. So high voltage will cause damage while high current wouldn't. Is that why some adapters are labelled high current? Can I expect SQ improvement by choosing one that's higher amperage?

Not from having high current alone. The sonic improvements come from noise filters within the PSU. In all honesty, purchasing a high quality power bar with 40-45dB of noise attenuation is probably more cost effective than a fancy PSU. The plus is that everything else plugged into the power bar will also benefit. For example, if I plug headphones/speakers into my computer (despite having a low ripple PSU) I hear noise. Since I purchased a new power bar with EMI/RFI filtering my computer produces a heck of a lot less hum/hiss/crackle/pops.
 

 

[Topspin70]

Cool. I'll explore that too. I was once interested in the Isotek Aquarius but it suppressed dynamics quite a bit.

 

[CFGamescape]

Just got the SE. Sounds great, but I'm experiencing some buzzing / static noise when no music is playing. I have tried plugging the iPower into the wall and into a power strip and in both instances I get similar results. Also, my 3D switch seems to have no effect whatsoever (bass works great though!); I am familiar with this effect since I have the iDSD.
 
I'll get a replacement to see if the SE unit is defective.

 

[iFi audio]

  Just got the SE. Sounds great, but I'm experiencing some buzzing / static noise when no music is playing. I have tried plugging the iPower into the wall and into a power strip and in both instances I get similar results. Also, my 3D switch seems to have no effect whatsoever (bass works great though!); I am familiar with this effect since I have the iDSD.
 
I'll get a replacement to see if the SE unit is defective.

 
Hi,
 
Just open an STS and we'll run through some steps to track down if it is the micro iCAN SE or an earth/ground loop. No probs!

 

[iFi audio]

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