Ifi Nano IGALVANIC3.0 User Manual

65 mm

iG al va ni c3 .0

INPUT

1

DC-RF

ISO

GROUN D

LINK

3

1. USB3.0 'Type B' input port

For USB cable input from the computer audio source.

2. USB3.0 'Type A' output port

For USB cable to connect from iGalvanic3.0 to the DAC.

3. Ground Link®

As the iGalvanic3.0 is a dedicated high-performance audio
product, it is designed to work in different computer audio
systems:

No Earth (sub-optimal)
One Earth (optimal)
Multiple Earths (sub-optimal)

The Ground Link switch is to optimise isolation in systems

271 mm

where:

• Full Isolation
(default – centre position). Start from this setting.

• DC to RF soft ground-link
(to avoid hum in systems without earth – up position)

• RF soft ground-link
(to avoid audio drop-outs in systems without RF earth –
down position)

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RF

Gal vanic
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Tip: Earth/ground loops are commonly found and this switch
deals with NO or Multiple Ear ths/Grounds. If you have
determined that your system has no Earth, it is recommended
that an Earth/Ground is added such as by using the
. Please see your nearest iFi retailer for more
details.

Tip: It is more preferable to use a USB 3.0 port over using a
USB 2.0 port on the P C. Make the connection between Audio
Device (DAC) and iGalvanic3.0 first before connecting the
iGalvanic3.0 to the Host PC. While this sequence is N OT
mandatory, it ensures correct detection.

Tip: When adding the iGalvanic3.0 to the USB chain under
Windows, it may be necessary to re-install a fresh version of
the USB Audio Driver.

Tip: The iGalvanic3.0 is powered by the Host PC via the US B
bus and has an ultra-clean 0.5uV stealth converter. There is no
benefit powering the iGalvanic3.0 with other power supplies.

7. LEDs

Computer c onected

USB 3.0/2 .0 cone cted

Specications:

Output Voltage:
Output Current:
Output Noise oor:

USB Standards:

Connector host-side:
Connector device-side:
Input Voltage:

Power consumption:

Electrical Safety Standard:
Isolation Device max Voltage:

Dimensions:
Weight:
Warranty period:

Specifications are subject to change without
notice.

5V ± 3% @ 500mA load
900mA max.

0.5uV(0.0000005V) @ 500mA
load
USB 3.0 Super-speed 5.0Gbps
USB 2.0 Hi-speed 480Mbps
USB 2.0 Full-speed 12Mbps
USB 2.0 Low-speed 1.5Mbps
USB 3.0 B-Type
USB 3.0 A-Type
DC 4.5V to 5.5V USB Bus
Power
< 6W (includes powered USB
device)
BS 7671:2008 ELV
3000 Vrms Isolation Voltage
per UL 1577

93 (l) x 67 (w) x 28 (h) mm
128g (0.28lbs)
12months

Ver.1 .0

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