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iFi Audio iDefender+ External USB Audio Ground Loop Eliminator

SKU 77267
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Original price £59.00 - Original price £59.00
Original price
£59.00
£59.00 - £59.00
Current price £59.00
Connection Type : USB A-A

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  • Free & Next-Day Delivery Available

    Free & Next-Day Delivery Available

  • Hassle-Free Returns Within 30 Days

    Hassle-Free Returns Within 30 Days

  • 1 Year Warranty

    1 Year Warranty for Peaceful Ownership

iFi Audio iDefender+ External USB Audio Ground Loop Eliminator

If you're tired of dealing with the annoying hum and buzz in your audio system, the iDefender+ is here to provide a solution. Ground loops can be a common problem when multiple plugs are used in an audio chain, leading to unwanted noise, buzz, and distortion in your audio. Fortunately, the iDefender+ offers a straightforward and highly effective remedy.

Breaking the Loop When you plug the iDefender+ into the USB socket of your source device, it's designed to detect and address ground loop issues intelligently. It disconnects the computer's earth, effectively eliminating the audible ground-loop hum. This action not only removes unwanted noise but also results in a lower noise floor within your system, ultimately enhancing audio resolution and dynamic contrast.

A Game Changer for USB DAC Users If you're using the iDefender+ with a USB DAC that relies on power from your computer rather than mains power or an internal battery, there's even better news. This device offers an additional benefit. By connecting an external power supply to the USB-C socket on the side, it prevents power from the computer and instead supplies the DAC with clean power from the external source. This can lead to a significant improvement in the performance of your USB DAC, especially when using a high-quality, low-noise power adapter like iFi's iPower X.

A New and Improved Solution The iDefender+ has undergone significant enhancements, including circuitry upgrades with improved input and output filtering and a tenfold increase in filtering capacitance. It is now available in three versions and features the newer USB-C connector.

Say farewell to annoying buzz and hum in your audio system with the iDefender+. It's a must-have for anyone looking to improve their audio quality and enjoy cleaner, more pristine sound.

Embracing the Future with 'SuperSpeed' USB 3.0 By embracing the 'SuperSpeed' USB 3.0, these devices offer an extensive wiring specification, allowing for increased audio transfer rates while maintaining backward compatibility. Gold-plated connectors ensure optimal signal transfer.

Injecting Clean Power With a separate USB-C port, users can supply their systems with 5 volts of pristine power. This action isolates the USB power from the PC, replacing it with clean external power. To minimize noise, consider the use of a 5-volt power adapter such as iFi's iPower Elite or iPOWER X.

Eliminating USB Power Noise Effectively The iDefender+ excels at eliminating USB power noise by correctly breaking earth/ground loops. This results in a substantial reduction in the system's noise floor, offering improved dynamic contrast, warmth, and audio resolution. iDefender+ delivers cleaner, more pristine sound quality to users.

  • Ground Loop Elimination: The iDefender+ is designed to detect ground loop issues when connected to a source device's USB socket. It intelligently disconnects the computer's earth connection, effectively eliminating ground-loop hum from your audio setup.
  • Noise Floor Reduction: By eliminating ground loops, this device lowers the system noise floor, resulting in enhanced audio resolution and dynamic contrast. The audio experience is cleaner and more detailed.
  • Ideal for USB DACs: Particularly beneficial for users of USB DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters), the iDefender+ can also provide clean power from an external supply to the DAC, further improving audio quality.
  • Upgraded Circuitry: The iDefender+ features upgraded circuitry, including low-ESR tantalum capacitors for improved input and output filtering. These enhancements contribute to better noise reduction.
  • Multiple Versions: It is available in three versions, including those with USB-C connectors for compatibility with modern devices, ensuring a wide range of applications.
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0: Utilizing 'SuperSpeed' USB 3.0 technology, the iDefender+ offers faster audio transfer while maintaining backward compatibility with previous USB standards.
  • Clean Power Isolation: The device offers a separate USB-C port for injecting 5 volts of clean power. This isolation from the PC's power source effectively eliminates USB power noise.

USBSuper-Speed USB 3.0 (and USB 2.0 backwards compatible)
ConnectorsUSB 3.0 gold-plated connectors
Dimensions50mm (Length) x 20mm (Width) x 9mm (Height)
Weight6.6g (0.23oz)
Warranty Period12 months

Delivery is made by common carrier next working day. Delivery is FREE for orders in-stock and over £100 or £9.99 for orders less than £100 or special delivery items.

Statutory Cancellation Right

You have the statutory right to cancel your order for any reason within 14 days beginning with the day you receive the item (please see clause 2 of our Conditions of Sale for the full instructions on cancellation and further information on your right of cancellation). We only accept cancellations via phone - 0115 975 8613, email - sales@superfi.co.uk or post - Superfi Returns, DB House, Rani Drive, Nottingham, NG5 1RF, United Kingdom.

Our Voluntary Returns Policy

As well as your statutory cancellation rights described above, you can return most products within 30 days of receipt of the products if the products are complete and are in an unused and undamaged condition. We only accept returns via phone - 0115 975 8613 or post - Superfi Returns, DB House, Rani Drive, Nottingham, NG5 1RF, United Kingdom.

Please note that this returns policy doesn't affect your statutory rights and therefore doesn't affect your right of cancellation as described above.

Please note that you must return each item in the same condition in which you received it. This means that new items must be returned new, unused and complete (including all accessories). Refunds for returned items that are not received in this condition, may be reduced.

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