iFi iSilencer+ Review - Improving USB DACs Step One (Or Not?)

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@martinsoo6332 4 года назад

You forgotten to mention the double effect with double device

@AudiophileHeaven 4 года назад

It is the 2X the strength of just one actually, they do the same thing, so the effect is similar when using both, just twice as strong

@matusjurcik6974 2 года назад

Hi there :), did u have chance to try also the DFJ (jitterburg), which one is better?

@AudiophileHeaven 2 года назад

Hi, sadly I haven't tried that one in my system, so I can't say for sure From what most of my friends have been reporting, they are similar in overall results

@CarloCabiling-p4b 3 месяца назад

I read the manual. it says that it needs to charge? how to charge it? please help thank you

@AudiophileHeaven 3 месяца назад

There is no charging the iSilencer, no way to charge it...

@CarloCabiling-p4b 3 месяца назад

@@AudiophileHeaven ok. but why they mentioned it in manual? it so confusing

@AudiophileHeaven 3 месяца назад

I honestly don't know, maybe it was a typo (?) CAn't charge something with no battery inside :)

@wisealien 4 года назад

What I dont get is that the USB-stream is digital, so the sound is produced by a CPU in the DAC that is decoding the signal. Shouldnt int be enough to just move the DAC further away from the computer and other electronic products? I should also need to change my USB 2.0 cable that is old and from some unknown device as well, becouse "jitter" and noise should build up there as well i guess. I use an Asus essence III and I sincerely doubt that the iFi iSilencer+ will alter the digital stream into the DAC in any way. I mean how can it!? xD

@AudiophileHeaven 4 года назад

Those are some really good points! The main thing it does is that it eliminates the noise that is inherent to your USB cable power. The one thing in a PC that generates lots of noise is the PSU, or the power supply. Also the motherboiard has a lot of stuff going on at all times, and those also generate lots of noise, the iSilencer helps filter those and makes the sound cleaner. I would probably not purchase it for such an entry-level soundcard, you may not notice many differences, it is something that I've seen a lot of high-end enthusiasts being into, because the more expensive DACs tend to be a bit more sensitive to USB noise.

@RobFisherUK 3 года назад

@@AudiophileHeaven If you have these problems, then the real problem is that your DAC or your amplifier are badly designed without proper grounding or signal isolation. Also if this is what is intended, why do they say this on the Amazon sales page? "And the iSilencer+ can be used between external hard drives and music servers, too"

@N3ukenInD3K3uken 4 года назад

6:03 they make the music a bit more 80' ? So A-ha start's playing orr ?

@AudiophileHeaven 4 года назад

Yes, to both of those questions . On a serious note, makes the music cleaner in general (?)

@jarekharmening8993 4 года назад

This helps dramatically on my Samsung s20. The background is darker, there is more space between instruments and vocals, and everything is more organic. Highly recommended for phones.

@AudiophileHeaven 4 года назад

Woah, good to know!!

@andreaaaaaaa574 3 года назад

Do you use the isilencer or both?

@GirlOnAQuest Год назад

I hate to bust your bubble but this device does nothing to improve audio. It is a total scam. And you have been swindled. Get your money back. And invest in better headphones instead.

@justmemememe3354 Год назад

@@GirlOnAQuest LOL

@AudiophileHeaven 3 года назад

The Full Written Review is also live now!! Please take a look for some cool pics, and also more thoughts about the iFi iSilencer Plus : www.audiophile-heaven.com/2020/12/less-than-perfect-more-than-expected-ifi-isilencer-plus-usb-filter-review.html

@marcosr2 4 года назад

Interesting, great review. How would iFi iSilencer + compare to Audioquest Jitterbug? I'm using the Jitterbug filter with the DAC Dragonfly 1.0 (old), connected to the SMSL SA100 amplifier, the sound quality is good and defined, but it's not pleasant, it sounds ''artificial'' and causes a little fatigue quickly, I exclude the possibility of problem with speakers, because they are Pioneers SB22 and have a very soft sound and I even have good cables. I wonder, would an iFi iSilencer + help with this ''harshness''?

@AudiophileHeaven 4 года назад

Hi there! I suggest replacing the Dragonfly DAC rather than investing in more filtering, at this point, adding something like the iFi Hip DAC, or Earmen TR-AMP, or even something small like the Tempotec Sonata HD PRO would help way more than further filtering the power of your current setup. Audioquest is not very responsive in Romania, so I don't usually recommend them in particular...

@marcosr2 4 года назад

@@AudiophileHeaven Nice, Interesting. I search about Tempotec Sonata HD PRO I found it cheap, is it sound is it bright and tiring or is it more balanced sound? can you tell me that it works the same way as Dragonfly? (I currently use Dragonfly 1.0 connected to the amplifier with Pioneer SB22 speakers, which are 6 ohms)

@AudiophileHeaven 4 года назад

@@marcosr2 Hi, yes, the Tempotec Sonata Hd PRO works the same! It should sound a bit more natural, a bit bright still, but should still be an improvement in the overall detail, clarity and refinement over your current DF 1.0. Even if it is still not exactly the smoothest out there, the treble will be less harsh, which should solve the issues you were having!

@marcosr2 4 года назад

@@AudiophileHeaven Nice, man. I just bought this one on Amazon, I hope it arrives normally here in Brazil, it will be a good upgrade for my bookshelf speakers. Thank you!

@AudiophileHeaven 4 года назад

@@marcosr2 hope it will bring lots of fun to you !

@onlywiseman 3 года назад

It did not work on my USB DAC. I kept having buzzing and humming noise. MPow Ground noise worked better on onboard sound card!!!

@AudiophileHeaven 3 года назад

Woah. Really sorry this one didn't work for you... Happy you found one that works though!

@duke86fan 3 года назад

it sounds like an isilencer was not the ifi power product for you.. the defender is what will fix it as its clearly a ground issue ifi-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Diagnose-iDef-1.jpg this would definitely help... the thing is its more of a sound purifier that cleans the audio and personally makes things a bit warmer for me

@rokadaprliinnysystemyaczno4761 Год назад

Sounds like a product that is based on hype and not really worth it

@AudiophileHeaven Год назад

Bro, it's 50-50. I saw it recommended and purchased on some music production and computer pc parts channels and people actually used it. But it won't improve the sound for audiophiles just solve problems if they exist already

@terriludolf6101 2 года назад

I have the Ipurifier and i have the same sound impression :-)

@AudiophileHeaven 2 года назад

Woah, happy to hear we're both accurate!!

@12gauge599 3 года назад

Have you also used previous iSilencer3.0? If you did, what difference do they have in music listening?

@AudiophileHeaven 3 года назад

I have not used the previous one, so I actually do not know if they are dfferent...

@Amutomoto Год назад

will this work on usb mics?

@AudiophileHeaven Год назад

Yes, theoretically yes, but I don't think it would help with microphone noise

@NickArcade Год назад

Did nothing for my Elgato Wave 3. I had 100x better results with the Hifimediy 2023 USB isolator

@AudiophileHeaven Год назад

@@NickArcade As I always said, this kind of product is a bit experimental, so results are not guaranteed

@Kenneth86666 4 года назад

So... This helps get rid of horrible buzzing sound from the speakers when gaming or moving the mouse or even scrolling in OS ? In games its most noticable and sometimes even overpowers the actual sound in-game. I have a fairly expensive DAC (Soundcard) connected to a fairly expensive amp and speaker setup. The DAC is connected to the computer via USB. I get HORRIBLE buzzing sounds as mentioned. Will this help,or is there better alternatives?

@AudiophileHeaven 4 года назад

I also have that noise, reinstall windows , this won't help, but reinstalling windows sometimes fixes the issu

@IvanStoev 2 года назад

Is your new DAC USB powered or externaly?

@Kenneth86666 2 года назад

@@IvanStoev Its external powered. But i fixed this issue with the IFI Defender 3.0 powered by an old Iphone charger. Completely fixed my problem. I also have the IFI iSilencer+ attached but that doesnt really do much. I couldnt tell the difference without it.

@goodnightmoon 4 года назад

review the ifi hip dac!

@AudiophileHeaven 4 года назад

Right on it, I have it and I'm working on the review :

@stefankosev8009 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely unnecessary and expensive. Unfortunately I bought it and I am not happy with it at all. Not only did it not improve anything, it even worsened the dynamics in the music. Make her sound dull and clipped.

@AudiophileHeaven 9 месяцев назад

Really sad to hear about your experience, it sounds like something I experienced with impedance adapters. In the end you can't really isolate noise, only need a better DAC from the start

@NTRSN-Archive 9 месяцев назад

Well it’s is meant for reducing ground noise from psu on laptops . Its decoupling the ground from the usb audio interface and laptop . If you use the battery from the laptop you don’t get this interference from the power supply.

@bxg8097 4 года назад

Keep it up!! Gd job

@AudiophileHeaven 4 года назад

Thank you very much!!

@bxg8097 4 года назад

@@AudiophileHeaven btw could you compare the Fiio BTR5 to Audiolab M-DAC nano as i am interested in getting one of these? I think that would make a very interesting review.Thx so much