POWER PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
iFi Audio Power Station iFi’s Audio’s AC iPurifier is a small, cylindrical, plug-in mini-power conditioner that plugs directly into AC outlets. Each AC iPurifier uses iFi’s distinctive Active Noise Cancellation circuitry. The AC iPurifier can detect polarity and/or earthing problems. There is also a 4mm banana-socket for adding supplemental earthing wires if desired. Finally, the AC iPurifier provides surge suppression to a maximum of 30,000A @ 1,000V/10ųS.
We were surprised by the nature and magnitude of the sonic improvements the PowerStation/AC iPurifiers wrought. Along with quieter backgrounds, the reviewer felt that, “really significant gains came in the form of deeper levels of textural and transient details.” He concluded that, “I recommend the iFi PowerStation and AC iPurifiers for the simple reason that they help unlock more music for less money than other competing power conditioners I have tried. You cannot say fairer than that.”
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Hands-On With The Remarkable iFi PowerStation Power Conditioner/Power Strip/Surge Protector! Putting together a high-quality hi-fi system, especially on a budget, is a daunting proposition.
There are so many variables at play, ranging from speakers, amps, sources, cables, not to mention your personal preferences.
After you read through all the reviews, get a gauge on what gear works for you, audition stuff, then plunk your hard-earned money down on a system that appeals to your ear, you may be ready to exhale and enjoy some music.
But wait! You’re not done. The quality of the power you get from the wall outlet also affects the quality of sound coming from your system. Many devices in the home, like televisions or even the power supplies used by your audio equipment, can introduce electrical noise…
iFi PowerStation review: Tank Back when I started writing this blog I thought I would write about speakers, headphones, amplifiers and the like. Multiple sockets, though? No, I did not imagine that. But hey, we’ve got to be open-minded, right?
So when the kind people over at iFi asked me if I wanted to review their newest creation, the massive iFi PowerStation, I said “why not?”. And I’m glad I did, because the PowerStation is a bit of a holy grail to my noise-ridden setup. It’s not really the ultimate solution as it doesn’t take all the noise away, but it removes a chunk that’s large enough for it to be barely noticeable. Believe it or not, iFi did it!
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