iFi Energy Station Lively Energy Conditioner Mains Bar/Energy Strip/Surge Protector – Dwelling Audio Leisure Improve
$749.00
Value: $749.00
(as of Mar 04, 2025 02:09:56 UTC – Particulars)
Product Description
iFi was born in 2012 with one aim in thoughts: to supply ‘ultra-fidelity’ audio merchandise that push the sonic envelope while nonetheless priced throughout the mainstream.
iFi audio is underneath our mum or dad firm, AMR, Abbingdon Music Analysis, which designs and produces top-end luxurious audio merchandise. AMR noticed in 2010 that buyer demand for wi-fi and transportable headphones was increasing as the entire audio dynamic was altering. Thus, iFi was launched.
iFi presents small however prodigious private audio merchandise due to the superior data of AMR’s know-how. Right now, we’re happy with our British (and worldwide) roots. We proceed to design and produce over 35 completely different merchandise. We’re headquartered in Southport, UK with distribution together with retailers equivalent to B&H and etailz with manufacturing abroad.
We supply elements from world wide from producers together with AMOS (UK), GE Valves (USA), WIMA (Germany) and TDK (Japan).
iFi PowerStation
Each audio system might be tainted by poor mains high quality, an issue that impacts many people, particularly these dwelling in cities and cities. The standard of our mains energy is additional eroded by the abundance of low-cost switch-mode energy provides in typical family home equipment and the ocean of RFI/EMI through which we’re always bathed. The alerts that transfer loudspeaker drive models are electrical; if the ‘unrefined gas’ from which these alerts are fashioned – the facility we feed our techniques – is corrupted, the unfavourable impression on sound high quality is inevitable.
The PowerStation is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of any leisure system and might be significantly useful for residents in residential complexes with mains provide noise points. It’s an eight-way mains block that ensures any audio or video system is provided with clear, constant electrical energy to unleash its full potential. Each AV system might be tainted by poor mains high quality, however the PowerStation is a extremely efficient product that reduces noise and distortion in incoming electrical energy. Constructed with superior know-how and supplies, the PowerStation options Lively Noise Cancellation II coupled with extra passive filtering on every outlet to eradicate noise on the highest frequencies. The result’s a mains bar that delivers extremely efficient discount from undesirable noise and offers a cleaner, crisper image for OLED, LED, Sensible Televisions, and Projectors.
Sonic enhancements delivered by the PowerStation embody higher readability and definition, plus enhanced dynamic and spatial qualities, avoiding the obvious softening of main edges, timing, and dynamics that may happen with lesser mains filtering merchandise. Obtainable with a alternative of 4 outlet sorts to swimsuit the UK, EU, USA/Japan, and Australia, it raises the efficiency degree of each linked element – a whole-system improve. For residents in complexes, the PowerStation addresses the frequent concern of poor mains high quality, guaranteeing a extra secure and refined energy provide that enhances the efficiency of all linked units and improves the general high quality of life by mitigating the results of mains provide noise.
The casing
The PowerStation’s case is solidly constructed from darkish anodised aluminium, as befits a high-quality audio/AV element. Inside, every of the six/eight mains retailers is independently remoted in its personal chamber to forestall differential mode cross-contamination, with the addition of strategically positioned EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) to damp vibrations.
Reduces noise
Noise within the mains provide happens at completely different frequencies, relying on the trigger. Passive noise discount techniques are efficient on the prime finish of the frequency spectrum however are typically much less so at decrease frequencies. As well as, passive techniques want giant capacitors to be really efficient, which make the perfect such merchandise cumbersome and costly. iFi’s Lively Noise Cancellation II is efficient in decreasing noise persistently throughout your entire frequency spectrum, by roughly -40dB.
PurCopper
PurCopper – a type of 99.9999 per cent pure OFHC (Oxygen-Free Excessive-Conductivity) continuous-cast copper – is used extensively for its superior conductivity. This contains heavy-gauge inner wiring with multi-layered polymer insulation, strong PurCopper busbars and the conductive components of the AC retailers themselves. All of it provides as much as a degree of performance and efficiency that customers is not going to receive from different whole-system clean-power options with out spending significantly extra.
Lively Noise Cancellation II
The PowerStation’s core efficiency–enhancing know-how is Lively Noise Cancellation II – the newest model of iFi’s proprietary noise-busting tech. Most energy ‘conditioning’ merchandise have interaction passive noise discount by means of a number of filters and regulators. While this may be efficient, it has inherent disadvantages in comparison with iFi’s energetic system, which makes use of inverse noise present to cancel out the noise within the mains sign.
Full safety
The PowerStation guards the linked gear from spikes and surges within the mains provide. Instantaneous and repeatable safety ensures that injury is not going to happen because of energy fluctuations, offering worthwhile peace of thoughts. If the safety circuit is triggered, the PowerStation will solely reboot as soon as it’s completely protected to take action.
Mechanically detects
The PowerStation’s sensible diagnostics system helps to keep away from potential points by indicating each right polarity and whether or not the system has a floor/earth in place. The shortage of an efficient earth could cause an audible buzz or hum by means of the audio system, ensuing from amplified low-level mains noise; this may be rectified by attaching an elective floor cable into PowerStation’s earth socket.
Clever Floor
It solely actively offers an earth/floor connection in case your system wants one. iFi calls this sensible diagnostic software Clever Floor as a result of it is not going to create a floor loop (a standard reason behind buzz or hum) even when the system is already earthed.
Further ACiPurifiers
When including further AC iPurifiers you take further steps to take away any mains noise together with these added again in from the audio elements. Thereby making the PowerStation setup much more efficient. This offers you the very best essential platform on your system.
Tech Specs
Noise discount: >40dB (>100x)
Surge Safety: max. 30,000A @ 1,000V/10uS
Working Voltage: 90V – 265V
Dimensions: 478(l) x 96(w) x 76(h) mm
Weight: 1.98kg (4.37lbs)
WHOLE SYSTEM UPGRADE – Enhance your entire leisure system with a clear digital sign, whether or not it is a desktop, residence, workplace or skilled setup. Expertise audio and video enhancements for sensible TVs, projectors, audio system, headphones, computer systems, and excessive finish theater techniques
CLEAN POWER SOLUTION – Lively Noise Cancellation delivers a category main, entire system clear energy answer for top efficiency audio video techniques
SPECIALIZED CONSTRUCTION – The case is solidly constructed from aluminium and will not transfer misplaced as you regulate linked units. Inside, every of the retailers is independently remoted inside its personal chamber, and eight sockets guarantee you’ll be able to plug in all of your gear. PurCopper can also be used extensively for its superior conductivity
SMART DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM – Keep away from potential points by following the automated detection system to right polarity and add a lacking floor/earth if essential
ADVANCED SURGE PROTECTION – Shield worthwhile linked gear from voltage spikes and electrical surges within the mains provide, offering peace of thoughts
12 reviews for iFi Energy Station Lively Energy Conditioner Mains Bar/Energy Strip/Surge Protector – Dwelling Audio Leisure Improve
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Micah Shriner –
You truly get what you pay for… actually more!
Out of the box you instantly notice the heft and visual build quality… truly impressive. This sleek block is more stealth designed than I had imagined from previous pictures, looks amazing with new Hi-Fi systems or vintage gear which is my taste. 0n the most important topic… sound improvement. I have always had a slight audible hissing sound from my speakers when there wasn’t any input being fed and that sound would dramatically increase with the volume level but was unnoticeable when input was provided. That hissing may have previously not been audible when music/movies were actively playing but it was constantly present anyway. With the ifi power station… there is 100% zero hissing at any volume level when there isn’t any input, obviously that clear signal path carries over to when input is present guaranteeing a clearly audible presentation. When you add the clear sound with surge protection on all eight provided plugs, how can you not want this for your precious gear and listening pleasure? Don’t let the price push you to an inferior product when you get more than you pay for with this item. No matter how much you spend and what brands make up your video/audio gear you will always have a flawed system if your power source isn’t ideal… you can fix that problem with this product, end of story.
Davelle –
Worth every penny…plus includes AC iPurifier built in !!
The iFi power-station is a very solid, well built product and in my opinion worth the money paid…so far my first few months of ownership with a pair of these have been great, the unit is dead silent and I have noticed a slight difference in video as well as a dark, very quiet 🤫 audio background✅ which is of upmost importance. The unit itself is nicely weighed and thoughtful shaped to easily fit in behind gear, but if it needs to be placed out in the open, has an overall modern look and feel. Thanks iFi for a great product, like most people I too at first skipped paying for a solid power supply block, but after doing the research on your product along with some product breakdown views and insider vision on the build and inner workings, I decided I couldn’t put off not having quality power blocks any longer. These are well built and fairly priced for what you get….🤓
John Zucco –
Can not justify the cost.
I used this on my home studio replacement for a Furman pl plus c . Sonically there were only a slight difference but not enough to warrant the cost. I have used the IFI power filters in my outlet which made a bigger difference at less than a hundred bucks. I went back to the Furman could not justify the cost for the minor difference of sound quality.
A. P. David –
As good as it seems
A brilliant piece of equipment that is worth the price, for a priceless improvement in the effectiveness of all your components; even if you are forced to use one non-dedicated mains.
Gary R. Wrona –
Really good quality
Great power strip. I’m getting better sound from my ps audio amps and mytek Brooklyn dac +. Better than Furman and Furutech that I have used. Clean natural sound.
David C. Snyder –
From the leader in audio power hygene…
Your audio system marries electrical current from the wall outlet to a complex representation of music from your source, hopefully creating an engaging listening experience in your room. However, the adage, garbage-in, garbage-out, applies. Feed your system a mediocre recording, and it will fail to inspire. Feeding it noisy power, too often, produces the same result. The insidious thing about power quality is that most of us won’t know if we have an issue until it’s gone. The impact is that too few audiophiles explore power conditioning solutions. Why spend hundreds or thousands of dollars solving a problem you’re not even sure that you have?Enter iFi Audio. They have more power conditioning products than some audio companies have products of any kind. I have tried almost all of them and can assure you that they are not “snake-oil”; they actually deliver value that, IMHO, exceeds their price, especially when compared to alternatives. iFi Audio’s flagship power product is the relatively new PowerStation, a beefy metal eight-outlet (US) conditioner with excellent performance and industrial design.Although $499 is quite reasonable for an audiophile solution, if you’re just dipping a toe into this space, I’d suggest starting with its predecessor, the AC iPurifier. At less than a fifth the price, it’s a low-risk way to discover what’s possible. Plus, if you like what the AC iPurifier does, it can be used with the PowerStation for an even more significant impact. Just make sure that you plug it into the same wall outlet that’s powering your system. If you have an existing power strip, experiment with plugging the AC iPurifier into an unused outlet.Most interesting among the technologies that the PowerStation and AC iPurifier employ to do their jobs is what iFi Audio calls Active Noise Cancellation®. Think of it like active noise-canceling headphones, but for audio power; they generate a signal identical to that of the incoming electrical noise but opposite in phase, actively canceling it. This is why the AC iPurifier must be plugged into the same receptacle or power strip as your gear for the best results.These products test your power feed, indicating problems found via a pair of colored LEDs–one for ground and the other for polarity. As you’d expect, there’s also protection from voltage surges. Unlike other products in this category that I’ve tried, they have an intelligent ground port (looks like a single banana-plug receptacle) that may be used to ensure proper chassis ground for your equipment without unintentionally creating a ground-loop. This feature is designed to work with iFi Audio’s Groundhog+ kit, but if you’re handy, it’s not hard to terminate most cables with a banana plug to test the concept in your system. Ungrounded components, like DACs and streamers, which are usually powered by an SMPS, can benefit significantly by having a clean path to ground.Unlike most power conditioners, if you’re inclined to experiment with 3rd party power cords, you’re free to do so with the PowerStation, thanks to its standard IEC inlet socket. There’s also a heavy-duty rocker switch for shutting things down. From inlet to ground and outlets, tolerances on the PowerStation are tight. The force required to plug something in is not excessive but easily double what I experience with other power conditioners. This is actually a good thing since a tight grip means less chance of micro-arcing. That and nothing is coming unplugged by accident.The final question you may have is, “how does the PowerStation sound?” That’s tough to answer since, unless something has gone horribly wrong, a power conditioner has no sound. The effect its presence has on my system is most apparent when I remove it, replacing it with a typical A/V power strip. Soundstage collapses noticeably, vocals become harsher, and giving my full attention to the music until the end of whatever album I’m playing takes real effort. Put the iFi PowerStation back in, and I return to playing albums from start to finish, fully engaged. Adding a couple more of AC iPurifiers, one to the 2nd wall receptacle and one to separate analog and digital components plugged into the PowerStation (as iFi Audio recommends) adds just a bit more engagement. Enough, in fact, that I’ve sugged to iFi Audio that they consider selling the PowerStation and two AC iPurifiers as a bundled product.In summary, if you have not explored power conditioning in your audio system, iFi Audio is a great place to start. For me, it has also been a great place to end up. I’m confident that I’m getting power performance that would cost many times what I’ve spent had I selected competing products from Furutech, AudioQuest, Shunyata Research, and others. If you’re on the fence, I encourage you to give the AC iPurifer a try and have the PowerStation on your system roadmap.
Amazon Customer –
Shocked by the improvement in my system
I purchased this with a Nordost Blueheaven power cable from a local distributor and this took my whole system to the next level. Blacker background, truer tone and enhanced detail with a raspberry pi (pi2aes via coax), Hegel H190 and Tekton Lore speakers.
Xan –
neat power strip
compact and neat power strip for audio equipment and fits into living room decor.Minus one for costThere are used items, being sold as new by audio advisor. So check that if packaging circular seal is broken , i had 1 unit promptly returned back.
do bao –
Everything is clearer, the sound is more transparent and dynamic. You should upgrade power station before any cables.
DaveLon –
Added it and my wife, who did not know, heard an auditory improvement. Expensive but well built and, for us, works very well. Worth it for greatly improved sound.
Musiclover –
This iFi Powerstation is beautiful. The build quality is wonderful and it is wonderfully heavy. I was using an old 6-way extension with my hifi and as soon as I plugged this Powerstation in, the sound of my system went from great to spectacular. The background is now silent and I can hear little things I never heard before on my favourite songs like tiny brushes hitting hi-hats. I played a SACD yesterday and it has never sounded as good as now.I recommend that any hifi enthusiast buys this iFi Powerstation, it is brilliant and I would not want to be without it now. I can also recommend iFi for their spectacular customer service. A perfect purchase.
Daniel legare –
Ce n’est pas le produit qui est problématique au contraire c’est un excellent produit comme tout les produits IFI. Le problème est le délais de livraison et il n’y a aucun moyen de communication pour ce faire entendre par Amazon, même après avoir discuté par chat avec eux.Ce n’est pas des remises de 20,00$ pour le désagrément que je veux recevoir, mais un changement de transporteur. Avant c’était Intelcom et le délais de livraison de 2 jours était respectée mais depuis que c’est Purolator c’est vraiment irrespectueux les délais de 8 à 15 jours et je suis membre prime.C’est un ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ pour le produit vraiment efficace, n’hésitez pas cela protège et améliore vraiment le rendu sonore de vos appareils électroniques, soit l’image ou le son en éliminant toute impuretés sur le réseaux électriques.