Description
Silent Angel Bonn N8 Pro Audiophile-Grade Network Switch
The Silent Angel Bonn N8 Pro Audiophile-Grade Network Switch preserves the integrity of the source and delivers a high-purity signal to connected components, for a performance unattainable with typical Network Switches.
Purpose-engineered for High Resolution Streaming Networks, Bonn N8 Pro provides the ideal foundation for sonic excellence
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Features
- Satellite grade power module, which is stable and reduces interference to the switch circuit
- The separated LAN ports can reduce the interference between each other, and can connect to thicker cable
- Pure gold-plated RJ-45 network connector
- Connect grounding port to the Hi-Fi grounding box to reduce small interference at ground signal
- Featured LED indicator switch
- BNC external clock input is suitable for your existing clock system ( “only for models that support external clock input“)
Designed for HD Music Streaming
The Bonn N8 Pro creates a dedicated HiFi Network Zone to effectively isolate your audio devices from other digital traffic, thereby eliminating noise and transmitting data with extreme timing accuracy. Implementing an isolated “Network Ecosystem” for audio eliminates degradation from the storm of network interference and latency issues caused by bandwidth-intensive activities from PCs and other connected devices.
Exclusive Clock Module, TCXO: Silent Angel’s TCXO (Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillator) is more precise than the Crystal Clocks found in other network switches, lowering latency issues and jitter effects.
Jitter Effect Improvement: Distortion is a common byproduct of transmitting high-frequency network packets. Bonn N8 Pro lowers jitter to 369ps whereas typical switches present at 705ps.
- 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 Bonn NX to Silent Angel’s Forester F2 linear power supply (supplying dual 12 volt 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.
- External Clock Input* – Silent Angel created the Genesis GX to be the ultimate audiophile Word Clock: take your system to the next level with Genesis!
* Optional, this available on N8 PRO-CLK model only.
Unique and Advanced Designs
- Eight gold-plated Gigabit Ethernet Ports with spaced out ports to physically reduce possible signal interference.
- Class-leading Radar-Grade internal switching power supply module, which is exclusive to noise-sensitive acoustic equipment.
- Perfectly timed data transmission.
- TCXO (Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillator) greatly lowers network latency issues and jitter effects.
Advanced Options for Audiophiles
- An auxiliary DC power jack (12V) enables users to bypass the internal switching power module and connect an external linear power supply for performance upgrade.
- A gold-plated grounding terminal for dedicated connection to ground further lowers power noise.
- LED light switch which enables users to turn the port status indicator on/off.
- Class-leading clock receiving module accommodates an external clock input. (* Optional, this available on N8 PRO-CLK model only)
- Two available N8 Pro models: One (N8 PRO-CLK) with an 10MHz external Word Clock input, and one (N8 PRO) without
Radar Grade Switching Power
Class-leading internal Power Module supports highly accurate system function
Noise Reduction
Our highly permeable EMI absorber eliminates electrical noise
Gilded LAN Ports
Deliver the purest and most stable signal to your devices with richly gold-plated RJ45 connectors
Gold Plated Grounding Terminal
Offers dedicated connection to ground for power noise reduction
Switchable LED Lights
User-selectable switch to keep port status lights on or off while enjoying your music
TCXO – Clock Signal
Highly accurate clock reduces network latency issues and jitter
Specifications
| Available Model | – N8 PRO-CLK (with an 10MHz external Word Clock input) – N8 PRO (without external Word Clock input) |
| Color | Black |
| Power Input | IEC (AC) 100-240V, 50/60Hz (DC) 12V/1A at max |
| Power Consumption | 10 Watt at max |
| Ethernet Port | Pure gold-plated 1GbE RJ45 port x 8 |
| Interface | Clock input switch x 1 (external/internal) – BNC interface 10MHz external Word Clock – Silent Angle specialized TCXO clock moduleLED indicator switch x 1 – Control the on/off status of LAN port LEDGrounding Port x 1 – Connect to a ground box to make the signal quality more purer and precise without interference |
| LED Indicator | Power LED (Green) x 1 at the front panel Port Status LED x 8 (Light on when linked; Flash when it’s active) at the rear panel) Green: 1000Mbps; Amber: 100Mbps |
| Temperature | Operating: 32 ~ 86 °F Storage: -4 ~ 158 °F |
| Humidity | Operating: 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) Storage: 5% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions | 44.12 (W) cm x 5.27 (H) cm x 17.50(D) inch |
| Weight | 2.60kg |
