{"product_id":"silentangelrheinz1c","title":"Silent Angel Rhein Z1C Audiophile Music Server","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Silent Angel Rhein Z1C is an audiophile music server that serves up your music collection interference-free and acts as a calm digital foundation for your streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people use an ordinary computer or a standard NAS as music storage. That works, but sonically it's like fueling a luxury car with low-grade gasoline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Rhein Z1C?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated audio server is electrically quieter than a PC and optimized specifically to deliver data cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized housing shielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks electromagnetic radiation and brings more calm and blackness to the background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-precision TCXO clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimizes timing errors in the data flow, making voices and instruments feel more tangible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitOS operating system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Without unnecessary background processes, processing power flows entirely into music handling, boosting dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFanless design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive cooling ensures silent operation, so even quiet passages stay undisturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z1C is the clean source at the start of the chain. Paired with a good switch like the Bonn N8, the combination of clean server and clean switch typically brings the biggest leap, from experience. With large collections you navigate lightning fast, and via the dedicated USB output it delivers a very low-noise signal to an external DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Rhein Z1C for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z1C is a pure server and ideal if you already own a good streamer and now want to optimize the source. \u003cstrong\u003eBluntly:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you're looking for an all-in-one device with a built-in converter, look toward the Munich series instead. The Z1C focuses on preparing and delivering the data, and does so with a composure that's rare in this price class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact, silent music server that lifts your chain's source to audiophile level without needing a PC. As a Roon Core it also cuts a fine figure. So you can get started right away, we install the matching SSD at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, pre-configured on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Rhein Z1C is \"sonically almost indistinguishable from the top model.\" – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbeats.de\/test-silent-angel-silent-angel-z1c-neuer-server-plus-clock-und-switch-auf-dem-pruefstand\/\"\u003eLowBeats\u003c\/a\u003e, 4.4\/5 (Very good), September 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessor: Intel quad-core, audio-optimized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 8 GB DDR4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating system: VitOS (Linux-based)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: Gigabit Ethernet, dedicated USB audio output, USB 3.1, USB 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: internal SSD bay (SSD optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: solid, galvanized metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 155 × 50.4 × 110 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 1.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: Rhein Z1C, external power supply (DC), network cable, quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the Rhein Z1C as a Roon Core?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Z1C works well as a Roon Core hub. It offers enough power to manage your library smoothly and distribute it across different zones. That makes it the centerpiece of your networked music system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to buy a hard drive separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z1C offers an internal bay for a fast SSD. We recommend ordering the SSD along with it, then we'll install and configure it for you in Wädenswil, so you receive the server ready to connect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs operation complicated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot at all. Once the Z1C is on the network, you control everything conveniently via the VitOS Orbiter app on tablet or smartphone. We handle the initial setup on request, after which day-to-day use is as simple as it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Rhein Z1C at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a server needs to be set up, from the SSD to the Roon configuration. We deliver the Z1C ready to connect from our Wädenswil store, integrate it into your chain and stand by with our own technician for support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z1C is the clean source ahead of your streamer or DAC. Discover more \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/musikserver\"\u003emusic servers\u003c\/a\u003e, combine it with a switch from the world of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/silent-angel\"\u003eSilent Angel\u003c\/a\u003e, and find matching \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":52989564092752,"sku":null,"price":1549.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/silent-angel-rhein-z1c-musikserver-frontansicht.png?v=1786698457","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/silentangelrheinz1c","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}