Description
Silent Angel Bonn N8 8-port Network Switch
The Silent Angel Bonn N8 8-port Network Switch, a network switch purpose-designed for High Resolution Music Streaming. Audiophiles seeking to build a Dedicated Audio Network that delivers the purest possible audio quality at an attainable price.
Bonn N8 enables music lovers to create a stable and isolated audio zone, completely independent of household network traffic; as a result, data is transmitted with less interference, more accurately-timed data packets and a purity and freedom from distortion that maximizes the true potential of fine HiFi systems.
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Reviews
- HiFi Choice – “This is a great network switch for audio applications and the F1 linear power supply results in improvements that are more apparent with some recordings than with others, for the money it’s definitely a winner” +read
- StereoNET – “Ultimately, the better the recording, the easier it was to notice the improvements gained by using the Silent Angel Network Switch, and that’s even more the case for the upgrade power supply. I’d say this is an excellent network switch for audio applications that offers clear audible improvements over a standard computer-grade network switch.” +read
Product FAQ’s
- What makes the Silent Angel Bonn N8 different from a standard network switch? The Bonn N8 is designed with audiophile-grade components and filtering to reduce electrical noise and network jitter, improving clarity and timing for high-resolution audio streaming compared to typical consumer switches.
- How many ports does the Bonn N8 have and what speeds does it support? It features 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, supporting standard 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity for wired network devices.
- Will the Bonn N8 improve my audio streaming quality? Yes, when integrated into an audio-centric network setup, its low-noise design can enhance signal integrity, reduce interference, and help deliver clearer, more detailed music playback from streaming sources or networked audio players.
- Is the Bonn N8 suitable for non-audio networking tasks? While it functions as a standard 8-port Gigabit switch for general networking, its benefits are most noticeable in audiophile and high-resolution audio setups rather than typical home or office Ethernet use.
Features
Optimized for Superior Audio Quality
Many High End Audio manufacturers utilize low-cost commodity components in their network switches: even very expensive ones. Although acceptable for basic data transmission, these parts cannot adequately support an audio-grade network.
Thus, the Bonn N8 was designed to deliver superior audio quality by specifying critical components without compromise or regard for cost. At a time when traditional High End companies are repackaging standard switches as “Audio-Grade,” Bonn delivers true Audiophile Grade Performance at a fraction of the price.
A highly permeable EMI absorber (>120 @1MHz) is deployed inside the enclosure to reduce electrical interference.
- Noise-filtering Power Adapter – Our Medical-grade power adapter ensures stable power and precise system function.
- Exclusive Clock Module, TCXO – Silent Angel’s 0.1ppm TCXO (Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillator) is 50 times more precise than the generic Crystal Clock used by our competitors, resulting in lower latency issues and reduced jitter effects.
- Jitter Effect Improvement – When transmitting high-frequency network packets, distortion is a common artifact. The Bonn N8 effectively lowers jitter to 369ps whereas typical switches present at 705ps. (Learn More)
Designed for HD Music Streaming
The Bonn N8 enables an isolated “Network Ecosystem” to create an independent low-noise, low-interference HiFi audio zone.
It effectively separates your audio devices from household traffic and reduces the degradation of network broadcasting storms and latency caused by bandwidth-intensive activities from PCs and other devices. The result is greater signal purity with lower noise, distortion and greater resolution of fine detail.
Optimized for Music Applications
- Optimized for Roon infrastructure; for example, supporting a network composed of Rhein Z1 as a Roon Core server or Munich M1 as a Roon Ready player.
- Optimized for high-resolution streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify and more.
- Optimized for playing music collections from NAS (Network Attached Storage). Works well with multiple brands including QNAP, Synology, WD NAS.
Further Upgrades
- Power Source – Connect to the Forester F1 linear power supply (supplying dual 5V 2A DC outputs) to further improve power delivery and stability.
- Vibration Suppression – Silent Angel S28 stainless steel Resonance Control Feet minimize vibration and reduce mechanical noise.
- Network Signal – Daisy chain additional Bonn N8 switches to better isolate the audio network zone from household traffic.
Specifications
- Ethernet Ports: 8 x Audio Grade 100 / 1000 Base-T
- Main Clock Accuracy: 0.1 ppm at 25 °C
- EMI Absorber: Silent Angel Noise Absorber (SANA)
- Noise Isolator: Main Power Circuit: 17.78 dB @ 100MHz x2
- Clock Gen. Circuit: 20.79 dB @ 100MHz x2
- Power Adaptor: Medical Grade Power Adaptor*
- Power Input: External Power 5VDC at 1A
- Power Consumption: Max. 5W
- Product Dimension: 154.5(W) mm x 26(H) mm x 85(D) mm
- Case Material: Metal in Black
- Certificate: CE
- Weight: 2.21 lbs (1 KG)
- Temperature: Operating: 32 ~ 86 °F (0 ~ 35 °C) / Storage: -4 ~ 158 °F (-20 ~ 70 °C)
- Humidity: Operating: 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) / Storage: 5% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing)
*The medical grade power adaptor meets 2xMOPP isolation regulation, which is highest level in medical grade, and has ultra low leakage current (<100μA).
