iFi iPower X - hifi bargain?


I am shocked by how much better the iFi iPower X power supply is compared to the stock power supply that comes with the iFi iPurifier 2 coax re-clocker.

I use the iPurifier 2 to connect a Bluesound Node streamer to a Chord QuteHD DAC. I was having difficulties getting the two devices to sync properly via coax, and someone online suggested using an iPurifier to solve the issue. Turns out I had a BNC adapter problem that was resolved with a replacement. Once the adapter problem was fixed I actually thought the the Chord DAC sounded better without the iPurifier inline.

I was about to return the iPurifier 2 when on a whim I bought a 5V iFi iPower X to try with the little re-clocker. I honestly didn’t expect to hear any difference between the stock iFi power supply and the iPower X, but the improvement in sound quality with the iPower X was significant. Faster transients, more contrast between quiet and loud passages, more detail, better pace and timing and better musical flow using the upgraded power supply. My system just sounds more like live music with the iPurifier inline powered by the iPower X than with the stock iFi power supply or the Chord DAC alone. While YMMV, the iPower X and iPurifier 2 combination is one of the best tweaks I’ve made to my sound system, and the iPower X made it all work. It’s staying put for now, very highly recommended. What’s your experience?

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I have an IFI Power X on an Xfinity  XB7 cable/modem and definitely a little bump.

Well, I just installed a 12V iFi X on my external hard drive that is connected to my Lumin X1 and I think it was a very nice improvement. Even better than a linear power supply that I was using!

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I now have my 3rd iFi X on order. Now powering all my cable modems, switches and wifi access points with them. At that price you can’t go wrong. Each one entered into the network chain has improved things.

In the dedicated listening room I use a Farad Super 3 LPS, but cannot afford 3 of them for the external network setup. Yet. So for now the X is perfect.

I plan on getting one because a LPS plus a decent PC and DC cable is expensive, especially when you need a few.

Huge complaint however on this product is that it should fit a US power strip at 90 degrees. It's inline design means you can only use two.