iFi iUSB3.0 launch. Names back in the hat and new #2 Winner! (page 24)

DougD · Feb 11, 2016 at 9:30 AM

I'm not sure I understand the Dual-Port set-up. On your website, the left USB-out is marked "power", and the right one is marked "power + data". If both ports have something plugged into them, does the nano iUSB3.0 recognize that and send "data only" out of the right port?

Or ... is that controlled by the switch? It's labeled "auto" (up) and "on" (down), but in the picture is centered. In that position, does that mean it would NOT be sending power out of the right port? So if the attached DAC does not need USB-power except for a "handshake," you could theoretically start the connection with USB-power on, and then shut down the USB-power (manually) after the handshake was completed ?

iFi audio · Feb 11, 2016 at 9:48 AM

dougd said:
I'm not sure I understand the Dual-Port set-up. On your website, the left USB-out is marked "power", and the right one is marked "power + data". If both ports have something plugged into them, does the nano iUSB3.0 recognize that and send "data only" out of the right port?

Or ... is that controlled by the switch? It's labeled "auto" (up) and "on" (down), but in the picture is centered. In that position, does that mean it would NOT be sending power out of the right port? So if the attached DAC does not need USB-power except for a "handshake," you could theoretically start the connection with USB-power on, and then shut down the USB-power (manually) after the handshake was completed ?

Hi,

The generic USB cable has audio & power packed inside. In a hifi system, interconnects and power cables are always spaced apart to minimise RFI/EMI pickup etc.

The dual-ports allows one to use

1) Single-headed USB cable - inserted into the audio & power port
OR
2) Dual-headed usb cable - insereted into both ports to separate the audio & power transmission.

If a dual-headed cable is plugged into the (audio+power) then only data is sent out of that port. The other port (power only) for the power.

This is pre-set no need to use a switch. The Auto/On switch is different.

- Auto: works as normal

- On: the USB power line is permanently there so the PC never 'sees' a dropped connection. As sometimes when this happens, the output device is defaults back to speakers.

DougD · Feb 11, 2016 at 10:27 AM

iFi iPower included. Looks like another excellent iFi Audio product.

Thanks for the info.

iFi audio · Apr 18, 2016 at 5:01 PM

iFi USA

Official distribution handover

Southport, UK – 18^th April 2016

iFi has taken over distribution from Avatar Acoustics.

AMR/iFi would like to thank Avatar Acoustics for their immense contribution since 2007. The new launches, product awards and national dealer network is second-to-none. Avatar Acoustics will always remain much respected.

iFi USA; a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR/iFi will handle the expanding retail network and all the demands hitherto required of such a major operation. It is fully committed to serving our customers as we enter the next growth phase.

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