[iFi audio]

What should I prioritise as the first to last on the strip: Here is my list

1. Source or DDC
2. Source or DDC
3. DAC
4. Headamp
5. Empty
6. Empty

Any recommendation for a better approach?

If I were you I'd first connect digital devices (with your DAC prioritized) and then everything else. Hope this helps, thanks!

 

[OCC7N]

If I were you I'd first connect digital devices (with your DAC prioritized) and then everything else. Hope this helps, thanks!

Ok I get that…but.

Im very picky about static feel to equipment.

I did not have it with matrix2(passiv powerstrip)

But I feel it alot to the touch with powerstation.

Is this powerstrip properly earthed?

 

[iFi audio]

Is this powerstrip properly earthed?

That's the question to you. If your PowerStation's Earth LED is green, then everything is in check with it, but if any of your products connected to it still gives you a static upon touching its enclosure, I'd address that.

 

[borkenarrou]

Does the Powerstation also stabilize smaller voltage fluctuations like 200V or 270V or only bigger spikes for the 230V model?

 

[Ichos]

Does the Powerstation also stabilize smaller voltage fluctuations like 200V or 270V or only bigger spikes for the 230V model?

No, it will not stabilize voltage fluctuations.
It is only for surge protection.

 

[energyrikard]

Hi, I just bought the more expensive in-akustik ac-4500. I also have several ifi power stations, supernovas and ifi dc-blockers. I’ll keep you posted on the comparisons.
pre-spoiler per my imagination: in-akustik wins, but the price ratio might be to ifi’s favor. Will be tested with linn klimax Dsm organik streamer/dac, holo audio bliss amp and focal Stellia.

 

[OCC7N]

Hi, I just bought the more expensive in-akustik ac-4500. I also have several ifi power stations, supernovas and ifi dc-blockers. I’ll keep you posted on the comparisons.
pre-spoiler per my imagination: in-akustik wins, but the price ratio might be to ifi’s favor. Will be tested with linn klimax Dsm organik streamer/dac, holo audio bliss amp and focal Stellia.

Try put a furutech flux50 in the main of powerstation.

 

[energyrikard]

Try put a furutech flux50 in the main of powerstation.

Thanks for the input occ7n. I have trust In Furutech, generally speaking. I’ll test with the flux50 as well. My lines are noisy and with bad earths. Solar inverters and car chargers being on the same main fuses don’t make it cleaner... I wished I’d take the Fluke and Tektronix path of things but I‘m too busy, so it will be listening tests instead.
All of the equipment will arrive in approx 4w. I can’t wait to test it out.

 

[iFi audio]

Hi, I just bought the more expensive in-akustik ac-4500. I also have several ifi power stations, supernovas and ifi dc-blockers. I’ll keep you posted on the comparisons.
pre-spoiler per my imagination: in-akustik wins, but the price ratio might be to ifi’s favor. Will be tested with linn klimax Dsm organik streamer/dac, holo audio bliss amp and focal Stellia.

That looks interesting, please keep us updated

 

[maii]

@iFi audio I have ordered a power station to replace my power strip which I use with multiple ac purifiers. The power strip connects to an isolation power supply this isolation power supply is balanced. My question is will the power station works right or not gain benefit if it's used with the balanced line? As I checked with ac purifiers in some countries for such Korean electric line is balanced and ac purifier will just work fine but the polarity will be red ground will be green. as if the main line has a ground connection. Or I better just plug it directly into the main power outlet? Thank you for any answers you will provide.

I recently install lansilencer into my ethernet chain which is router>>>lan silencer>>>first ether regen>>>second etherregen>>>ediscreation fiber box>>>wireworld platinum>>>Emm/Meitner MA-3. The lan silencer prevents the noise coming from the router at the first step and the result is amazing.

I am ifi fan I have 11 ac purifiers 2 elite in my room and some other products related to ac dc noise reduction.

 

[bluenight]

In my system although ifi powerstation did reveal some more detail. I hear it also adds more sibilance and listening fatigue compared to Dynavox X2000 ( 140$). Audioquest niagara also has more sibilance then Dynavox X2000.

I have only used powerstation 1 day and with the DC blocker connected to the inlet which i noticed added more sibilance to niagara while revealing more details also.

But i think the Dynavox X2000 is the most bang for buck its very clean and detailed without overdoing it imo.

 

[OCC7N]

In my system although ifi powerstation did reveal some more detail. I hear it also adds more sibilance and listening fatigue compared to Dynavox X2000 ( 140$). Audioquest niagara also has more sibilance then Dynavox X2000.

I have only used powerstation 1 day and with the DC blocker connected to the inlet which i noticed added more sibilance to niagara while revealing more details also.

But i think the Dynavox X2000 is the most bang for buck its very clean and detailed without overdoing it imo.

Powerstation needs 1000hours

The iFi DC blocker is more stubborn. That alone 600Hours…it does not sound good the first month.

You need a more powerfull dc blocker for that job: isotek evo3 syncro as best practice.

Recommendation: put the ifi dc blocker on the devices.

iFi Powerstation with a Furutech Flux-50 is a killer! I regret selling my Powerstation. It beats the Torus TOT MAX by faar!

 

[iFi audio]

Recommendation: put the ifi dc blocker on the devices.

Agreed, that's the way to do it.

It beats the Torus TOT MAX by faar!

Thanks! PowerStation is a bit of an underdog due to its low price, but it's not too far off from more expensive products and even surpassess some.

Powerstation needs 1000hours

The iFi DC blocker is more stubborn. That alone 600Hours…it sounds like craaap the first month.

Power components usually take their time to settle in and that's the feedback we got about our PowerStation too. Thanks for pointing that out

 

[OCC7N]

Agreed, that's the way to do it.



Thanks! PowerStation is a bit of an underdog due to its low price, but it's not too far off from more expensive products and even surpassess some.



Power components usually take their time to settle in and that's the feedback we got about our PowerStation too. Thanks for pointing that out

Power cables is just very very important to verify how much potential a powerstrip/conditioner has.

I underestimated the powerstation.

Powerstation with the stock power cable is NOT justice to how good it can be

 

[bluenight]

Powerstation needs 1000hours

The iFi DC blocker is more stubborn. That alone 600Hours…it does not sound good the first month.

Did you mean 100hours then? Usually they say cables have 150-200 hours burn in time.
Did you notice changes yourself?

I regret selling my Powerstation. It beats the Torus TOT MAX by faar!

Why did you sell it then?