iFi Audio AC iPurifier, Power Conditioner (UK Plug): for Clean Power Mains Audio Noise Eliminator
iFi audio AC iPurifier (US Plug) Mains Audio Noise Eliminator
-The mains power supply is the ‘gasoline’ that fuels an audio system. And, whether it is clean or contaminated, it has a material impact upon the quality/enjoyment of playback.
-The AC iPurifier is the latest iFi product from the ‘power products’ stable to clean-up noisy mains supplies.
-It is no ordinary mains purification product. Technologically advanced, it’s an active not a passive product so it goes above and beyond and cancels far more noise across the frequency range than other passive devices.
FEATURES
- Latest purification product to benefit from ANC technology
- Wireless Purification System
The Wireless Purification System (WPS) is a complex circuit that reduces power line noise without audible or measured side-effects. This is important because such solutions, while attempting to curb noise, also hamper dynamics. This is not the case with the AC iPurifier.
- Modular design to supress noise
This chart compares the AC iPurifier (green line), which is ACTIVE, versus generic mains filters (red line) which are typically passive. The effective noise reduction difference is much better at -40dB and effective across the frequency range. A passive purifier filters only in the very top-end of the frequency range.
- Intelligent Ground connection
There are more than a few AC clean-up devices that add an extra Ground/Earth but only the AC iPurifier has ‘Intelligent Ground’. You can buy the optional extra 4mm ground cable to give the audio system the best possible Ground/Earth but it will ONLY actively provide a Ground/Earth (if it detects the lack of one*. It will not create a ground loop).
- ‘Smart Polarity and Earth’ detection
When it comes to mains AC, there are two common errors which people can make when setting up a system. The first has to do with polarity and the incorrect orientation of USA and EU type mains pins.
Intelligent Polarity automatically informs you of incorrect orientation by changing to a red LED.
The second error is the a lack of a Ground/Earth.
In a system where there may or may not be a lack of a Ground/Earth, simply insert the AC iPurifier into the system and it will tell you one way or the other.
- Overvoltage Surge Protection
Last but not least, for the rare instances where there is an overvoltage spike (from a mains electricity surge or Lt strike for example), the AC iPurifier will automatically shut off and stop electricity from passing through your system. This should protect your valuable and highly-sensitive mains equipment from harm.
SPECIFICATIONS
Noise reduction: > 40dB (> 100x)
Surge Protection: max. 30,000A @ 1,000V/10uS
Operating Voltage: 90V – 265V
Size: (USA): ø 40mm x 105mm (L)
Weight: (USA): 108 (g) / 0.24 (lbs)