Intona USB 2.0/3.0 Isolators 2019versions

[kimurastanley]

CK, on this Plixir link above there is NO 5V option availble to order, just 9V and then higher voltages. Is 5V a special order item?...thx

The voltage on Elite BDC can be configured. There is 5V option and I am using it to power my ifi microusb 3.0.

 

[kimurastanley]

Out of curiosity, any idea if anyone has compared any of the Plixir LPS to the consensus top dogs - Paul Hynes SR7/4 or Sean Jacobs PS 3 (may be DC3, can't remember)? I'm interested in a one solution multiple rail LPS for a switch and router. I'd love to go with a ready-made, great sounding solution that doesn't require long wait times and purchasing of queue spots.

Unfortunately I never compared with other brands

 

[Rhapsody]

Thank you very much. When you say configured to me with a dip switch or how actually do configure it?...thx

 

[kimurastanley]

Thank you very much. When you say configured to me with a dip switch or how actually do configure it?...thx

Ahh.. there is no switch to adjust the voltage or amp.

James will configure the BDC based on what is needed. As I am in Singapore, it is pretty easy to send the unit to him if need to change.

 

[Rhapsody]

Thank you very much appreciate that

 

[CKKeung]

CK, on this Plixir link above there is NO 5V option availble to order, just 9V and then higher voltages. Is 5V a special order item?...thx

Maybe so in the past.
But currently PLiXiR must be making a lot of the 5V dc model bcos Intona Isolators 2019ver are very popular in Hong Kong.
I saw the dealer Volent HK sold a lot of them lately.
Pls email James, the boss of PLiXiR for ordering.

 

[CKKeung]

Out of curiosity, any idea if anyone has compared any of the Plixir LPS to the consensus top dogs - Paul Hynes SR7/4 or Sean Jacobs PS 3 (may be DC3, can't remember)? I'm interested in a one solution multiple rail LPS for a switch and router. I'd love to go with a ready-made, great sounding solution that doesn't require long wait times and purchasing of queue spots.

SR7 is a legend. I want to listen to it for a long time but none of my friend own one.

However I did compare the PLiXiR Elite BDC against an Uptone JS-2 directly once on the SOtM tx-USBultra.
The PLiXiR Elite was more dynamical and has more bass energy.
The JS-2 is warmer and sweeter.
Both are very good and I like mix&match them to avoid predominance of one character in a system.

 

[jkeny]

Sure Graham. However, the hifi market in the UK is pretty atomised, bricks and mortar stores are not what they were, and I don't have a relationship w one main provider.

Certainly if I was looking at a reasonable outlay of £10k/$15k, the choice of streamer/dac in the handful of mid level dealerships within 50 miles radius of where I live, would be Innuos Zenith Mk3 and Chord TT2/MScaler or Dave. The Linn Selekt DSM has some coverage at half this budget. Then there are those stores that sell some interesting alternatives, but not necessarily together like Roon Nucleus and Melco servers, and Lab12 and Aqua dacs. Mhdt dacs from Taiwan look interesting, but a punt on Ebay.

I have made contact with a local guy who is a Lumin and Lindemann man, and stocks the Kitsune Edition Level Three Holo Springs dac. Indeed, Lumin is big here in the UK alongside Innuos and to some extent Roon Nucleus.

MArc
You might be interested in the UK tour (on PinkFishmedia) of my USB isolation devices powered by internal supercapacitors & the supercapacitor power supply devices which come in single rail or multi-rail versions 5V, 7.5V, 10V 12V upto 25V.
What is currently on tour is a supercapacitor powered with USB isolation & reclocking in-built DAC.
There is also a 5V supercapacitor power supply on another UK tour which has been compared to & matched a Paul Hynes SR4 for sound

I'm about to put a isolated USB hub into tour & would be happy for anyone to compare it directly to Intona USB isolator. My USB isolator is internally powered by supercapacitors for cleanest signal reconstruction/reclocking after USB isolation

If interested I can PM you the tour links?

 

[Rhapsody]

Maybe so in the past.
But currently PLiXiR must be making a lot of the 5V dc model bcos Intona Isolators 2019ver are very popular in Hong Kong.
I saw the dealer Volent HK sold a lot of them lately.
Pls email James, the boss of PLiXiR for ordering.

Thank you CK! I have emailed Plixir.

 

[CKKeung]

MArc
You might be interested in the UK tour (on PinkFishmedia) of my USB isolation devices powered by internal supercapacitors & the supercapacitor power supply devices which come in single rail or multi-rail versions 5V, 7.5V, 10V 12V upto 25V.
What is currently on tour is a supercapacitor powered with USB isolation & reclocking in-built DAC.
There is also a 5V supercapacitor power supply on another UK tour which has been compared to & matched a Paul Hynes SR4 for sound
I'm about to put a isolated USB hub into tour & would be happy for anyone to compare it directly to Intona USB isolator. My USB isolator is internally powered by supercapacitors for cleanest signal reconstruction/reclocking after USB isolation
If interested I can PM you the tour links?

Hello Jkeny,
Your supercapacitor products of Iso-hub and Iso-spdif look nice!
Please me the info and prices too.
Many thanks!

 

[PLiXiR Power James Soh]

The PLiXiR website talks balanced pwr. Is this correct, and across all their products?

Can I use them if I'm already using balanced pwr into my system

Hi,

I am James from PLiXiR power.

Our AC power conditioner are balanced across the whole product line.

For our DC power supplies, only the Elite flagship series utilise a balanced transformer.

You can use them in conjunction with a balanced powered system.

Cheers.

James Soh.

 

[PLiXiR Power James Soh]

CK, on this Plixir link above there is NO 5V option availble to order, just 9V and then higher voltages. Is 5V a special order item?...thx

Hi,

Yes we do make a 5Vdc version. We are currently updating the website to show this variant. We can include the Micro USB adapter for Intona.

cheers.

James.

 

[jkeny]

Hello Jkeny,
Your supercapacitor products of Iso-hub and Iso-spdif look nice!
Please me the info and prices too.
Many thanks!

PM sent CK

 

[Rhapsody]

Hi,

Yes we do make a 5Vdc version. We are currently updating the website to show this variant. We can include the Micro USB adapter for Intona.

cheers.

James.

For anyone interested I sent James an email requesting the 5Vdc version and my email was answered within a few hours. I now have the 2A 5Vdc PS on order with James for the Intona 3.0usb isolator. Very clear and easy. Thank you James.

 

[kimurastanley]

For anyone interested I sent James an email requesting the 5Vdc version and my email was answered within a few hours. I now have the 2A 5Vdc PS on order with James for the Intona 3.0usb isolator. Very clear and easy. Thank you James.

You will enjoy it. I swap the ifi iPower supply to Elite BDC and it’s significant step up.

Just checked with my local dealer of Intona. Unfortunately there is no plan to bring the new usb isolator for now.

 

[Rhapsody]

You will enjoy it. I swap the ifi iPower supply to Elite BDC and it’s significant step up.

Just checked with my local dealer of Intona. Unfortunately there is no plan to bring the new usb isolator for now.

Thank you!

 

[WilsonDaDa]

Maybe so in the past.
But currently PLiXiR must be making a lot of the 5V dc model bcos Intona Isolators 2019ver are very popular in Hong Kong.
I saw the dealer Volent HK sold a lot of them lately.
Pls email James, the boss of PLiXiR for ordering.

In my friend group(around 10 audiophiles in HK),3 of us have bought one 2.0 and two 3.0. Both are surprised at the performance of the 2019 version.

 

[WilsonDaDa]

The Intona USB 2 isolator arrived today. I ordered both a 2.0 and 3.0 version to avoid having to compare a "burned in" versus "not burned in" unit. Therefor this is no evaluation of burned in models.

The USB 2.0 isolator requires and additional 5V connection to its micro usb input. The USB 3.0 does not. I do not use an external LPS. I use an additional USB A to micro USB cable with only the power lines connected. I was doing that for sound quality reasons, but it also negates the need for a LPS for the USB 2.0 version. I am not claiming this to be the best way to go.

As for the difference between the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 isolators - drumrolls - I prefer the USB 3.0 version! But I had to do a lot of A/B switching to arrive at my preference. Both have their merits, I could live with either.

My ranking, some changes highlighted:
1) Intona Ultimate USB cable + additional USB power lead > USB 3.0 Isolator > Intona Ultimate USB cable > DAC
2) Server > Intona Ultimate USB cable + additional USB power lead > USB 2.0 Isolator > Intona Ultimate USB cable > DAC
3) Server > Intona Ultimate USB cable > DAC (NO Isolator)
4) Server > Intona Reference USB cable + additional USB power lead > USB 3.0 Isolator > Intona Ultimate USB cable > DAC

For me the largest difference is moving from the Intona Reference to the Ultimate USB cable, in fact I prefer the Ultimate on its own over the USB Isolator with a Reference. I totally agree with CK on the LPS (or additional USB power lead), it seems almost mandatory with the USB Isolator, it is a bit weak and constrained sounding in the bass/lower midrange without.

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Very lucky to have a chance to listen for 2 Ultimate combination at local dealer. Two words: Amazing and beyond imagination.

 

[CKKeung]

In my friend group(around 10 audiophiles in HK),3 of us have bought one 2.0 and two 3.0. Both are surprised at the performance of the 2019 version.

Have the 3 of you added a PLiXiR Elite 5V to the Isolators?
Pls do so asap!

 

[CKKeung]

Very lucky to have a chance to listen for 2 Ultimate combination at local dealer. Two words: Amazing and beyond imagination.

I suggest to buy a short Ultimate usb cable for between the server/streamer and Intona Isolator whereas the downstream side a normal length Ultimate usb cable.