Grizaudio 243 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Hi All, I was wondering if any audio PI users are using this product. https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/raspberry-pi-and-other-sbc-accessories/ian-canada-conditionerpi-ultra-capacitor-conditioner-board-for-raspberry-pi-p-14596.html Seems to be a very simple solder project. Manual here: https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/index.php?controller=attachment&id_attachment=1363 I am looking to partner the Ian Canada filter with a new ifi power X supply, I just purchased. https://ifi-audio.com/products/ipowerx/ Keen for any user feedback. Link to post Share on other sites
pault 2 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am very interested in the Ian Canada Filter too. Looks like it just plugs into the PI board then you plug the HAT on top, so no soldering? I will order to try with my Pi2Aes HAT. Link to post Share on other sites
Grizaudio 243 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, pault said: I am very interested in the Ian Canada Filter too. Looks like it just plugs into the PI board then you plug the HAT on top, so no soldering? I will order to try with my Pi2Aes HAT. You need to solder the super caps onto the board. They do not come with the unit, and need to be purchased as a separate item. https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/condensateurs-chimiques-divers/maxwell-supercapacitor-3v-10f-p-14601.html Link to post Share on other sites
Grizaudio 243 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 I think you will find the PI2aes needs 24vdc to operate. The PI2aes also powers the RPI, via a 5vdc voltage converter on the board. Although this can be switched to external RPI board power. I don't think this would be compatible with the PI2aes. You would need a HAT such as the Ian Canada fifo q3/transporter or Allo signature etc. I just purchased one of these: https://ifi-audio.com/products/ipowerx/ Very worthwhile, powers my RPI4. Link to post Share on other sites
pault 2 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Yes , my bad just read the fine print. Super caps can be bought from Mouser Australia for about $40. Dont know what shipping time from France would be. Link to post Share on other sites
pault 2 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, musicbee said: I think you will find the PI2aes needs 24vdc to operate. The PI2aes also powers the RPI, via a 5vdc voltage converter on the board. Although this can be switched to external RPI board power. I don't think this would be compatible with the PI2aes. You would need a HAT such as the Ian Canada fifo q3/transporter or Allo signature etc. I just purchased one of these: https://ifi-audio.com/products/ipowerx/ Very worthwhile, powers my RPI4. Bugger, I also have a Hifiberry Digi + Pro HAT. Run it with a cheap LPS, sounds great. Link to post Share on other sites
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