Arniesb
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Seems legit. I just would love to get one box solution Like Micro usb and Galvanic in one box. Maybe that way less profit...
Do I have a ground issue
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If your monitor's PSU and your amp both have earth connections, it's most likely.
You could try using our iDefender to break the earth loop, on go even more extreme with iGalvanic.
We also recommend to make the connection from your monitor to your laptop first before powering up the former. If frequent enough, the 'sparks' may cause damage to your laptop's USB port.
I think somehello,
I have several research about USB filters ifi audio, I could see that there is also the isilencer, how much filter is there, ....... why not have that a single box that would group them all, all these packaging, ......
would it be possible to know if it brings a plus, and or place it, in front of the idefender, or after the idefender, or on a free USB input, thanks for an opinion,
hello,
I have several research about USB filters ifi audio, I could see that there is also the isilencer, how much filter is there, ....... why not have that a single box that would group them all, all these packaging, ......
would it be possible to know if it brings a plus, and or place it, in front of the idefender, or after the idefender, or on a free USB input, thanks for an opinion,
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hello, thank you for these clarifications,The amount of technology in i.e. iSilencer or iDefender is much lower than in (say) our iUSB3.0 micro or nano iGalvanic3.0, which is reflected in their price. In many ways the less expensive device 'splits out' certain functionality from micro iUSB3.0 to help improve things where budget is an issue.
If you use nano iUSB3.0 or iGalvanic3.0 (or both), there is normally no need for products tiered lower in our range.
Our iDefender has two functions but the second one is mandatory to allow the first one. The product breaks the ground connection to defeat ground-loops causing hum. In order to do this it also must disconnect bus power.
If a device which follows iDefender needs bus power for operation (as opposed to simply sensing that Vbus is present as "handshake"), then iDefender can't function unless an external power source is connected.
This leads to the second function, which is to inject a clean separate power from our iPower 5V or from any power supply you happen to have or wish to use. This is done not only to break ground loops but also to power peripherals that require higher power levels than provided by standard PC USB ports and/or those that cause severely varying current draw (e.g. mechanical hard drives powered via USB).
I would imagine igalvanic is better as it galvanically isolates a noisy source, if u have one. Igalvanic has no active noise cancellation but u can either add a ifi usb purifier 3 after the igalvanic or isilencer. I think former may be more effective, apparently the active noise cancellation is latest generation. But it looks like iusb3 cAn provide clean USB power downstream, so if your DAC requires USB power that may be good too.I already have the ifi BL and I don't hear any noises since my Motherboard is quite good (Asus Maximus VIII Hero) but I think I could benefit from cleaner signal.
If I had to pick between nano iGalvanic 3.0 or micro iUSB 3.0, which one should I purchase first? I'll be getting both of em eventually but with the funds I have right now, I'm only planning to get one and use it for a while.
I would imagine igalvanic is better as it galvanically isolates a noisy source, if u have one. Igalvanic has no active noise cancellation but u can either add a ifi usb purifier 3 after the igalvanic or isilencer. I think former may be more effective, apparently the active noise cancellation is latest generation. But it looks like iusb3 cAn provide clean USB power downstream, so if your DAC requires USB power that may be good too.
The igalvanic works nicely with ipower+idefender that isolate theThank you. My gut is telling to go with the iGalvanic first hmm
I see. the cost of igalvanic + idefender + ipower is almost similar to iusb 3.0.The igalvanic works nicely with ipower+idefender that isolate the
Source power so the galvanic is entirely powered by ipower though I have used idefender alone without ipower which also helps a lot already. I have not really used igalvanic alone. The iusb3 and ipurifier3 has overlapping features and i guess u can put iusb3 before igalvanic or ipurifier after it.
I got the bundle then which costed the same as a single igalvanic. Your plan of igalvanic and the + iUSB may work nicely if costly in the end. How about working on improving the computer source or OS for music playback, which I find may be most important. (sorry I don't know your source, so not sure if it can be improved) Crappy source is not going to help despite many gadgets downstream.I see. the cost of igalvanic + idefender + ipower is almost similar to iusb 3.0.
Which is why Im contemplating on just getting the igalvanic for now, then grab iusb 3.0 (or vice versa). Decisions decisions mmmm....
Thanks for your input though