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iFi Audio - Gemini3 - USB Power/Signal Separator (USB 3.0 A to B)
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iFi Audio - Gemini3 - USB Power/Signal Separator (USB 3.0 A to B)
The iFi Audio Gemini3 is a purpose-built USB cable engineered for listeners who recognize that data integrity and power purity should not share the same pathway. Designed as a dual-headed USB 3.0 A to B connection, it physically separates the power and signal lines to minimize cross-contamination at the source. In computer-based systems where switching noise and bus interference are common, this architecture provides a disciplined solution rooted in signal isolation. For audiophiles refining a digital front end, the Gemini3 addresses a problem often overlooked in standard USB cabling.
Unlike conventional USB cables that bundle power and data conductors together, the Gemini3 uses independent legs for signal and 5V power delivery. This separation reduces electrical noise coupling from the power line into the data stream, helping preserve low-level detail and timing accuracy. The cable incorporates heavy-gauge OFHC copper conductors with individual shielding, along with advanced insulation and a robust outer jacket to maintain mechanical stability. Gold-plated connectors provide secure contact and corrosion resistance, while USB 3.0 architecture supports high-speed data transfer for high-resolution PCM and DSD playback. By lowering noise injection and maintaining stable impedance, the Gemini3 promotes cleaner signal transmission from computer or streamer to DAC.
For systems built around USB audio, the Gemini3 functions as a foundational refinement rather than a cosmetic accessory. It supports the linearity and clock stability that digital playback depends upon, allowing downstream components to operate closer to their design potential. In resolving systems, listeners may perceive improved separation, a quieter background, and greater image specificity. For the audiophile committed to extracting higher fidelity from a USB source, the Gemini3 offers a focused, engineering-driven solution.
FEATURES:
- USB 3.0 A to USB 3.0 B Terminations
- Quadruple Shielding protecting USB Signal from Power
- Decreases RFI and EMI noise produced by power connector
- USB 3.0 Bandwidth of 5.0 Gbps (approximately 10x more than USB 2.0 480 Mbps)
- RF Shielding
- 3 Metal Oxiade Ceramic Filters silencing RF noise
- OFHC Continuous Cast Copper Silver Matrix Conductor Material
- Manufacturer's Warranty of 12 Months
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Construction (USB3.0 Data): | Minimum inductance parallel construction |
| Conductors (USB3.0 Data): | 24 and 28AWG |
| Conductor Material (USB3.0 Data): | Heavy OFHC continuous cast copper silver matrix |
| Insulation (USB3.0 Data): | HD Polyethylene |
| Shielding (USB3.0 Data): | Quadruple-shields |
| Impedance (USB3.0 Data): | 90 ohms |
| AC Spark Insulation (USB3.0 Data): | 1500V |
| Connectivity (USB3.0 Data): | iFi ‘FINAL’ USB connectors |
| Insulation Resistance (USB3.0 Data): | 100Mohm |
| Tensile Strength (USB3.0 Data): | 1500PSI |
| Construction (USB Power): | Minimum inductance parallel construction |
| Conductors (USB Power): | 12AWG |
| Conductor Material (USB Power): | Heavy OFHC continuous cast copper |
| Insulation (USB Power): | Linear Polyethelyne (LPE) insulation |
| Current Rating: | 30A |
| Length: | 2.30' (0.7 m) |
| Net Weight (0.7 m): | 0.33 lbs (150 g) |
| Length: | 4.92' (1.5 m) |
| Net Weight (1.5 m): | 0.37 lbs (170 g) |
| Warranty: | 12 months |
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