iFi Audio iPower2

[Bobby Gonzales]

iFi Audio iPower2 what do you think about it ? Better like standard?

 

[Smartplug]

measurements doesn’t show improvement on power supply either phone charger or lps. Some say will be just snake oil.

 

[Brantome]

iFi Audio iPower2 what do you think about it ? Better like standard?

As I probably said on the WiiM Fan Page on Facebook, borrow one and try it - only you can decide if it makes any difference

 

[guy48065]

I was hearing low-level hum & a rhythmic tapping in my system recently and tracked it down to the wall adapter for my Topping D30 DAC. I looked at reviews for the iFi ps but found some that claimed their system sounded WORSE with it. Ironic that there are so many who claim the ps used on a digital audio device can't make any difference, but a bad one is easy to hear?

I haven't tried a different power source for my Wiim but I plan to soon. I have a nice 5V linear ps available now that the Wiim has replaced my old Squeezebox.

 

[Matias]

Just order one from a store with easy return policy and try it yourself.

 

[Kirpo]

Hey,
I’m attempting to try an iFi psu to my Vibelink in my pro plus > Vibelink (via toslink) > Focal Aria 936 speakers setup to see if it improves anything.
The power cord on the iFi psu I’m trying has a 3.5mm plug whereas the Vibelink has a standard female power inlet, any ideas?

 

[JAB]

Hey,
I’m attempting to try an iFi psu to my Vibelink in my pro plus > Vibelink (via toslink) > Focal Aria 936 speakers setup to see if it improves anything.
The power cord on the iFi psu I’m trying has a 3.5mm plug whereas the Vibelink has a standard female power inlet, any ideas?

No idea if I get you correct. The Vibelink has an internal PSU according to your home's main power. How do you want to use an external PSU like the ifi instead? There is a lot soldering to be done..

 

[Kirpo]

Oops, didn’t think about that.
Thanks for your reply Jab, much appreciated.

 

[Kirpo]

Hey Jab,
Should the light on my Vibelink be red when it’s running?

 

[JAB]

Hey Jab,
Should the light on my Vibelink be red when it’s running?

 

[Kirpo]

The light is not flashing, it should be white yes?

 

[JAB]

The light is not flashing, it should be white yes?

Which input do you use? RCA, optical or coax?

 

[Kirpo]

Optical

 

[JAB]

Optical

Then it has to be orange and you have to chose correct settings in your WiiM device too.

 

[Kirpo]

Do you know where I need to change the settings?

 

[JAB]

For your Pro: WiiM Home app > devices > audio settings > output
There is nothing you can set on the Vibelink, beside the switch for the three inputs. And you have to chose the right sockets on the back.