iFi iPower Elite Power Supply - 5 Volt

Replace the Noisy Wall-Wart With Quiet DC Power

The iFi iPower Elite is a low-noise DC power supply for components that run from an external adapter. It comes in four fixed-voltage versions: 5V, 12V, 15V and 24V. You pick the one your component needs, plug it into the same DC input, and the original adapter goes in a drawer.

iFi points to the generic switch-mode supply that ships with expensive gear as the weak link. Even upgraded linear supplies, iFi says, leave noise at the rectification frequencies and their multiples. The iPower Elite was designed to deliver smooth, silent power.

These are not switchable supplies. Each unit delivers one voltage and a set maximum current. iFi keeps the design fixed, with no switch or adjustment to learn. Install it once and leave it alone.

Active Noise Cancellation in a Small Aluminum Case

The iPower Elite removes electrical noise, including EMI and RFI, at the source using iFi’s Active Noise Cancellation II circuit. iFi lists the audio-band noise floor at less than 1 microvolt, written as about 1uV in its specifications.

Inside is a 60W adaptive multi-mode controller. A frequency-shuffling technique keeps EMI low. A low-leakage transformer and an RF-designed PCB support it, and enlarged input and output capacitance stores power for demanding moments.

The chassis is extruded aircraft-grade aluminum with a built-in heatsink. It measures 148 x 55 x 50mm (5.8 x 2.2 x 1.3 inches) and weighs 550g (1.2 pounds). Input is universal, 100V to 240V at 50 or 60Hz.

Who Is This Power Supply Best For?

• Your streamer, DAC or phono stage runs from a wall-wart. — Swapping in a purpose-built, low-noise supply is an upgrade you make once, with no changes to the component itself
• You want a supply with a published noise figure. — iFi lists the noise floor at about 1uV, so you know the number your component is being fed
• You like upgrades that cost no setup time. — It plugs into the existing DC input, and there are no settings to adjust or switches to learn
• You own several 5V to 24V components. — Four versions mean each one gets its own matching supply, so none has to share or compromise
• Your component needs a different voltage, plug size or polarity. — The iPower Elite offers 5V, 12V, 15V and 24V with a 5.5 x 2.1mm center-positive plug. Check your component’s label, and call 800-942-0220 if you want us to confirm a match before you order

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Read the label on your component’s DC input or on its original adapter. Note the voltage, the current and the plug polarity. Choose the matching iPower Elite version. The voltage must match exactly, and your component’s current draw must not exceed the supply’s rating.

Unplug the old adapter. Plug the iPower Elite’s 5.5 x 2.1mm center-positive barrel plug into the DC input, then plug the supply into the wall. Match first, then connect.

Pairs Well With

Building your system? Here are some great companions for the iFi iPower Elite:

• DACs that run from an external DC adapter
• Music streamers to feed from a quiet supply
• Phono preamplifiers with low-level signals that notice supply noise
• Headphone amplifiers that accept an external power supply

Frequently Asked Questions

Which voltage do I need?

Look at the label on your component or its original adapter. Match the voltage exactly. The iPower Elite is available at 5V up to 5.0A, 12V up to 4.0A, 15V up to 3.5A and 24V up to 2.5A. Call us if you are unsure.

What plug does it use?

iFi lists a 5.5 x 2.1mm center-positive output plug. Check your component’s plug size and polarity first. Connecting a supply with the wrong voltage or polarity can damage the component.

What is in the box?

One iPower Elite and a user manual. Each version delivers one fixed voltage, with no switches or adjustments.

Does it work on 230V mains?

Yes. The input is universal, 100V to 240V at 50 or 60Hz, at up to 1.5A.

What is the warranty?

iFi lists a 12-month warranty period for the iPower Elite. Keep your receipt as proof of purchase.

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