{"product_id":"silentangelbonnn8","title":"Silent Angel Bonn N8 Audiophile Network Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Silent Angel Bonn N8 is an audiophile network switch that frees the digital music signal ahead of your streamer from high-frequency noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounds like computer accessory talk at first. It isn't: the Bonn N8 sits between router and system and makes sure a calmer, more precisely clocked signal reaches your streamer. You hear the result as more silence between the notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Bonn N8?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ordinary switch is tuned for data throughput, not for sound. The Bonn N8 flips those priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise TCXO clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e the temperature-compensated crystal oscillator keeps the timing of data packets stable and reduces jitter – the small timing errors that make a soundstage feel restless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean separation from the home network:\u003c\/strong\u003e filter stages keep the electrical noise from router, NAS and smart home away from your audio path. Music stands out against a noticeably darker background as a result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight Gigabit ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e enough connections for streamer, server, NAS and TV, gold-plated for lasting, secure contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-play:\u003c\/strong\u003e plug it in between router and system, done. No app, no configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect isn't a new sound, but less disruption. Voices separate more clearly from the background, reverb tails decay longer and more naturally, and fine treble detail feels less strained. If you stream high-resolution via Qobuz or Tidal, you'll notice the difference most on quiet, finely recorded passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Bonn N8 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bonn N8 is the ideal entry into audiophile networking: for anyone who already owns a decent streamer and feels there's still some spaciousness stuck somewhere in the chain. \u003cstrong\u003ePlain talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you currently just run Bluetooth from your phone occasionally, or still listen through the cables that came in the box with your speakers, put your money there first. The switch refines a good signal, it doesn't fix a weak link further down the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bonn N8 is the sensible first step once you start taking your streaming setup seriously. Honest value for money, an audible effect and zero setup effort. Need even more quiet? The larger Bonn N8C is the logical next step. We'll work out which level suits your chain in a conversation at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"With high-quality components and thoughtful shielding, the Bonn N8 achieved good results and coaxed previously untapped potential out of the connection.\" – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifitest.de\/test\/stromversorgung-hifi\/silent-angel-bonn-n8-18696\"\u003ehifitest.de\u003c\/a\u003e, November 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorts: 8 x 1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock: TCXO, 0.1 ppm at 25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: galvanized sheet steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicators: status LEDs for power and data flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 155 × 26 × 85 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: Bonn N8, plug-in power supply (5 V), network cable, quick-start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need special software for the Bonn N8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Bonn N8 works on a plug-and-play basis. You connect it between your router and your audio devices, and it takes care of the rest automatically in the background. No app and no configuration is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it worth adding an external power supply to the Bonn N8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, noticeably. The included plug-in power supply works fine, but a linear power supply such as the Silent Angel Forester F1 lowers the noise floor further and is our most popular upgrade for the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the switch help with video streaming too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bonn N8 is primarily designed for audio. 4K streams usually benefit only subtly from the stable data rate. The clear added value is heard on a good hi-fi chain, not on the TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Bonn N8 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause network audio needs experience, not gut feeling. We've spent years listening in Wädenswil to what a switch brings to which chain, and we'll tell you honestly whether it makes a difference for you. Add to that authorized advice, setup, and our technician Mauri for support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the most out of the Bonn N8 with a linear power supply and clean cabling. Browse the world of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/silent-angel\"\u003eSilent Angel\u003c\/a\u003e, take a look at the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/netzwerkkabel\"\u003enetwork cables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/netzwerk\"\u003enetworking\u003c\/a\u003e gear, and find the right streamer under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers \u0026amp; network players\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silent Angel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989562552656,"sku":null,"price":439.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/silent-angel-bonn-n8-netzwerk-switch-frontansicht.jpg?v=1786697705","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/silentangelbonnn8","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}