[emilsoft]

I tried to use the 12v IPower with my Arcam rHead headphone amplifier- it works, however there is a very disturbing electrical buzzing noise in the background (via my headphones) that isn't there with other power supply. The buzzing is heard via my headphones even when my amplifier is turned off completely (with the iPower still plugged in it).. when i turn on the amp and keep it at low volume the buzzing goes quiet, but then comes back when I amplify the music (it is amplified with the volume), unfortunately it is affecting my music listening.

I'm sad that it isn't working properly as otherwise it improves the sound quality.

 

[iFi audio]

I tried to use the 12v IPower with my Arcam rHead headphone amplifier- it works, however there is a very disturbing electrical buzzing noise in the background (via my headphones) that isn't there with other power supply. The buzzing is heard via my headphones even when my amplifier is turned off completely (with the iPower still plugged in it).. when i turn on the amp and keep it at low volume the buzzing goes quiet, but then comes back when I amplify the music (it is amplified with the volume), unfortunately it is affecting my music listening.

I'm sad that it isn't working properly as otherwise it improves the sound quality.

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[0Siegfried0]

Anyone using ifi ipower 12v with a stax srm-252s ? Any improvements?

 

[buonassi]

I tried to use the 12v IPower with my Arcam rHead headphone amplifier- it works, however there is a very disturbing electrical buzzing noise in the background (via my headphones) that isn't there with other power supply. The buzzing is heard via my headphones even when my amplifier is turned off completely (with the iPower still plugged in it).. when i turn on the amp and keep it at low volume the buzzing goes quiet, but then comes back when I amplify the music (it is amplified with the volume), unfortunately it is affecting my music listening.

I'm sad that it isn't working properly as otherwise it improves the sound quality.

did you ever get this resolved? Does the iPower work with your rHead? I'm thinking of going this route. Thanks

 

[dbq5anlxj]

I just wonder can I plug several ifi ipower 5v into a balanced isolation transformer (something like KECES BP1200)? Will there be any improvement by doing that ( I don't have dedicate power line for my headphone setup)? Thanks

 

[iFi audio]

I just wonder can I plug several ifi ipower 5v into a balanced isolation transformer (something like KECES BP1200)? Will there be any improvement by doing that ( I don't have dedicate power line for my headphone setup)? Thanks

Our AP2 measurement system uses balanced isolation transformers to allow us to measure noise without problems from unwanted earth loops and/or missing earth.

So using a balanced isolation transformer will be fine in terms of safety, though wattage (power level) must be considered. If it will provide improvements or not depends on the system and is not easy to predict.

 

[yo2tup2]

Will this work with any component that uses 5v usb wall wart?

 

[Thunder240]

It’s rated for up to 2.5A current. While I don’t know of any products that use USB wall wats and draw more than 2.5A, you should verify the current draw of your device, and only use it to power devices that list their current draw < 2.5A.

 

[notorious4163]

hey should i get the ipower 9v or 5v or 12v

using legend x, micro dsd black label, and ifi galvanic 3.0

 

[Condocondor]

You want the 5V.

 

[iFi audio]

You want the 5V.

 

[redkingjoe]

I just bought a 9v to power my vintage discman! The sound improves so significantly that I wanna buy a few more!

However, my two other vintage discman are 6v! What can I do?

 

[redkingjoe]

Can I use 5v for this one?

 

[redkingjoe]

I actually using a 6 vdc for the kenwood. Can I use a 9v for this one?

 

[emilsoft]

I also hear electrical buzzing noise with iUSB 3.0 + another iPower through my IEMs. Only when I plugin my power supply to my laptop (which is grounded) does the electrical self noise stop. iUSB ground loop break also doesn't help, only thing that helps is to have a grounded plug somewhere in the chain for one of my devices. Seems like iPower could use a third pin for grounding