[john57]

Well the picture is already on the IFI web site.

 
 

It has a power input, auto or on and what it seems a ground lift switch. USB3 type B port

 

[Music Path]

A red herring? Looks like Owen to me

+1 LOL

 

[softsound]

Range : Micro.
Model : iUSB 3.0 (obviously, from the data presented here, and i-fi's web-site).
 
Magnificent Idea for a product ! Can't Wait to test it !
 
Skin : Maybe it relates to the skin effect of an alternating current (thus, i guess this term refers somehow to the reduction of the skin effect in the power supply of this new product).
Because in an alternating current, the electric field ( that is moving the electrons) creates magnetic fields inside a cable, fields which are responsible for the creation of eddy currents, currents which in turn cancel the current flow in the center of a conductor and reinforcing it in the skin of the conductor.
In turn, the AC power socket, provides a mixture of (50 or 60) Hz electric current, combined with unwanted upper harmonics and other "waste" signals that are integrated to the cable by means of telecommunications (mobile antennas), and other sources. These various frequencies would alter skin depths.
Thus, a power source free from the AC power socket's EMF (electromagnetic field) and free from skin effect, should provide a PERFECT SOUND. Correct ?

 

[badf00d]

Range: micro
Model: iUSB
 
The clues point toward this, and your site now shows a password protected product that looks like an updated iUSB. 

 
 
I'm guessing you named your mascot Skin because you've figured out a clever way to counter the AC/DC "skin effect" in the new model.

 

[JoeyGS]

Improving on my first post to consider Clue no. 5
Range: micro
Model: iUSB2 with USB 3.0
 
Reason:  Since iFi Audio has discovered thru the iPower that the design for clean power can still be improved, it is but prudent to improve the iUSB and further improve the supply of US power into the  nano and micro line, including the new iDAC 2.  Support for USB 3.0 will implemented to enhance and speed up the data transmission and that the newer micro/nano product lines will be optimised.
 
Skin:  The 'skin' mainly function as the protector of the human body from pathogens and from the external environment and prevents damage to the internal body parts and organs. In correlation to hifi audio, Skin will be the protector of pure hifi sound coming from the source until it reaches the speaker/headphones. Skin will ensure that the pure audio signal being produced by a source will be preserved and kept away from the contaminants.

 

[JoeyGS]

It does not show if a dual head cable will be used in this model for the output.
 
The USB3.0 port in the picture is for the input
 
Quote:

  Well the picture is already on the IFI web site.

 
http://ifi-audio.com/home/products/micro/
 
It has a power input, auto or on and what it seems a ground lift switch. USB3 type B port

 

[john57]

Only one side is shown. USB3 type B is normally the input and we are not shown the other side. There is indication of lights on top in back.

 

[yen262]

Range: Micro
Model: iUSB3.0
 
Skin is an important organ which act as a protection. It protects the inner content from infection.
So I guess skunkworks mascot Skin acts the same as our skin too. Skin protects the content and signal from noise and interference.

 

[JoeyGS]

So most probably a twin head gemini designed for USB 3.0 will be needed.  The current Gemini is optimized for USB 2.0 only
 
 
Quote:

  Only one side is shown. USB3 type B is normally the input and we are not shown the other side. There is indication of lights on top in back.

 

[vnmslsrbms]

Well it's clearly the iUSB now, with the password protected products tying into the clues.  The real giveaway is the Isoearth switch, and the matching markings on the top of the unit (close to the side).  
 
Micro
iUSB2
 
I don't think it's the nano one since it's not a reboot.  This is quite interesting as I was just wondering when devices would start switching to USB3.  Looks like it's now!  Not sure what the sound quality differences are though.  Although, I'm pretty sure that means that the iDSD will be next.  Though the iDAC2 should suffice for portable use for now.  Makes sense to first upgrade the DAC, then give it a clean power source, then upgrade the iDSD.  Though I do think the iFi line is most suited for home use due to it's size and use of the larger USB connectors.  

 

[JootecFromMars]

Range: Micro
Model: iUSB3.0
 
Do I also spot another easter egg in the picture? Is that an iPurifier2 I see?

 

[DonD]

Range: micro
Product: iUSB3.0
 
It's so obvious now...

 

[citraian]

Updating the product name due to the last photo
Range: micro
Model: iUSB 3.0

 

[Dadracer]

It has to be a new/updated/revised Micro iUSB power device. Why else be giving a Gemini or Mercury cable with the prize?

 

[hifuguy]

Me Too. Updating my Range/Model guess due to latest recon and conversations.
 
Range: micro
Model: iUSB 3.0
 
Sticking with my original post 61 story for Skin's name.