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iFi audio iPower X
Silence improved



Power - cleaner than ever

During the R&D stage of iPower, introduced into our portfolio in 2015, we challenged ourselves by aiming to manufacture the quietest power supply available and make it compliant with as many products as possible. The feedback from the audiophile community and the longevity of this product was very positive.

We never rest on our laurels and would now like to introduce the new higher model - more visually pleasing and suitable for more products than ever - the new iPower X.







Active beats passive

iPower X uses our latest Active Noise Cancellation 2 (ANC2) technology to cancel all incoming EMI/RFI noise. This technology is, in principle, similar to how active noise-cancelling headphones work. The intelligent circuit inside of the iPower X measures the signal coming from the mains and injects an identical wave of the opposite-phase. The result - the initial wave and its mirror reflection interfere destructively cancelling out all noise pollution.



Have you ever tried to compare passive and ANC headphones on a plane? The former is not capable of picking up the low-frequency noise, such as a loud engine inside of a cabin, but the latter neutralises it before the unwanted buzz reaches your ear.

Now, picture a regular wall-wart power supply as passive cans and our iPower X as an active product with the most potent version of the ANC tech on-board. The latest generation noise suppression method implemented in the iPower X is far more efficient than the regular filter blocks. It eliminates more unwanted noise and works across a far broader range, liberating your connected device from the oppression of unclean power!

Our previous iPower generation was quieter than even audiophile linear power supplies and 1,000x quieter than the standard SMPS wall adapters. The newly-optimised circuit, together with the new oversized power MOSFET and low leakage transformer implemented inside of the iPower X enabled us to surpass these multipliers even further.

The iPower X increased its previous generation’s input filter capacitance by 106% and its power supply capacitance for the adaptive multi-mode controller by 220%.

We also added the new aluminium conductive polymer solid capacitors and high-density output inductors as well as increased the output capacitance by 79% for better suppression of high-frequency noise.



Modernised visuals, even broader usability

As much as we enjoy how our iPower looks like, its successor, iPower X features a brand new satisfying cream/harmonious beige chassis design. The captivating carvings on its top form an elegant pattern, behind which a pleasant soft blue LED indicates the connection with mains.



We also managed to add more power to the previous generation of iPower, the new iPower X can deliver 150% more peak power than the original.

 

AMR / iFi audio

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The iPower X & iPower provide an effective, clean power solution for noise in your system, but did you know it can also be a great companion for photography?

Learn more in our blog post: https://ifi-audio.com/the-flickering-led-photography-light…/

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Rocoa

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Hello,
I have several of these and I was surprised by the improvements made with this little device.
I received the new power supply from this brand today, the iFi audio Power Elite.
I'm going to compare it to others I use, like Farad, Qualia Physic, S Booster, Uptone Ultracap, etc.

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I plugged it into an David Berning Micro ZOTL 2.0 amplifier feeding an Audeze LCD4 headphones, replacing the original power supply which is bigger and designed to 12V / 2.3A.
The iFi can supply 12V/4A.

We'll see the performance but the first impressions are very good.

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lightshow

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Hello,
I have several of these and I was surprised by the improvements made with this little device.
I received the new power supply from this brand today, the iFi audio Power Elite.
I'm going to compare it to others I use, like Farad, Qualia Physic, S Booster, Uptone Ultracap, etc.

View attachment 77424

View attachment 77425

I plugged it into an David Berning Micro ZOTL 2.0 amplifier feeding an Audeze LCD4 headphones, replacing the original power supply which is bigger and designed to 12V / 2.3A.
The iFi can supply 12V/4A.

We'll see the performance but the first impressions are very good.

View attachment 77426
Wondering what you think of the Elite vs Sbooster so far? Thanks!
 
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AMR / iFi audio

Industry Expert
Aug 21, 2019
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ifi-audio.com
Hello,
I have several of these and I was surprised by the improvements made with this little device.
I received the new power supply from this brand today, the iFi audio Power Elite.
I'm going to compare it to others I use, like Farad, Qualia Physic, S Booster, Uptone Ultracap, etc.

View attachment 77424

View attachment 77425

I plugged it into an David Berning Micro ZOTL 2.0 amplifier feeding an Audeze LCD4 headphones, replacing the original power supply which is bigger and designed to 12V / 2.3A.
The iFi can supply 12V/4A.

We'll see the performance but the first impressions are very good.

View attachment 77426
@Rocoa , I am curious to know more about your findings, how the iPower Elite compares with the Farad, Qualia Physic, Uptone Ultracap, etc.
 
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matthias

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iFi audio iPower X
The iPower X might be the perfect PS for routers but there are quite as few 12V routers which need more than cont. 2A.
So I would like to ask if it is possible to design an 12V iPower X with 3A cont. output.
Thank you

Matt
 
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