iFi Audio iDefender+ (3.0) External USB Audio Ground Loop Eliminator

1 Year Official iFi Malaysia Warranty
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iFi iDefender+ External USB Audio Ground Loop Eliminator

 

Product Description :

 

iFi iDefender+

In recent years, more and more music lovers have taken to using computers as their primary audio source. These are often connected to audio gear via USB – the universal interface that enables digital data to pass from one piece of hardware to another.

The iDefender+ is a more specialised USB audio device, specifically designed to tackle ground (or earth) loops that can cause real issues with some computer-based systems, typically resulting in an irritating buzz or hum from the speakers.

The iDefender+ upgrades the performance of the outgoing iDefender3.0 with the addition of low-ESR Tantalum capacitors for input and output filtering. It, too, is available in three versions to suit the connected equipment

 

 

 

• USB-A to USB-A,

• USB-C to USB-A, 

• USB-C to USB-C.

 

 

 

Product Highlight:

iDefender+ A-A

When plugged into the source device’s USB socket, the iDefender+ detects whether there is a ground loop problem, caused by the presence of multiple earths that add noise. It breaks the ground loop by ‘intelligently’ disconnecting the computer’s earth; as well as eradicating audible ground-loop hum it lowers the system noise floor, improving resolution and dynamic contrast.

iDefender+ C-A

When used with a DAC that relies on USB power from a computer, rather than power from the mains or a built-in battery, the iDefender+ offers an additional benefit. If an external power supply is plugged into the USB-C socket on its side, it blocks power from the computer and instead feeds the DAC with power from the external supply; if a high-quality, low-noise power adapter such as iFi’s iPower is used, the performance of the USB DAC will be significantly improved.

iDefender+ C-C

In the audiophile realm, we aim to reach as pure a digital stream from the PC to the speakers as possible. Given the issues and limitations designed into USB audio, it should come as no surprise that USB devices may be created that are found to improve the sound quality.

 

 

 

In the box:

iFi AUDIO iDefender+ (3.0)

Limited 1-Year Warranty