{"product_id":"silent-angel-bonn-n8c-audiophile-network-switch","title":"Silent Angel Bonn N8C | 8-Port Audiophile Network Switch","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSilent Angel Bonn N8C | 8-Port Audiophile Network Switch with 25MHz Clock Input\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silent Angel Bonn N8C is a high-performance audiophile network switch designed for high-resolution music streaming and dedicated HiFi networks. Featuring eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, a precision 25MHz TCXO clock and a dedicated external master clock input, the Bonn N8C provides a specialized network foundation for music servers, network streamers and other Ethernet-connected audio components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional network switches, the Bonn N8C incorporates dedicated clock management, advanced electrical isolation and a substantial aluminum alloy chassis. Its 25MHz BNC input also allows integration with the Silent Angel Genesis GC 25MHz master clock, providing an upgrade path for sophisticated digital audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecision 25MHz Clocking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Bonn N8C is a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) designed to maintain stable timing and minimize network jitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe switch operates with its internal 25MHz clock or an optional external master clock. A physical clock selection switch allows users to choose their preferred source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilent Angel's native 25MHz architecture is designed around Ethernet's operating frequency, avoiding the additional frequency conversion required when using a 10MHz external reference with compatible 25MHz network circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExternal Master Clock Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Bonn N8C's defining features is its dedicated 25MHz BNC clock input. This connection enables integration with compatible external master clocks, including the Silent Angel Genesis GC 25MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight Gigabit Ethernet ports:\u003c\/span\u003e Connect network streamers, music servers, NAS devices and other Ethernet-enabled components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-precision internal TCXO:\u003c\/span\u003e Provides a stable clock reference for network operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25MHz external clock input:\u003c\/span\u003e Supports compatible external master clocks through a dedicated BNC connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelectable clock source:\u003c\/span\u003e Switch between the internal oscillator and an external master clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced electrical isolation:\u003c\/span\u003e Designed to suppress unwanted electrical interference and noise-related transmission errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum alloy chassis:\u003c\/span\u003e Provides mechanical rigidity and protection against external interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V DC power input:\u003c\/span\u003e Supports compatible external power supplies, including the Silent Angel Forester F2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineered for High-Resolution Music Streaming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bonn N8C is designed to support demanding digital audio networks incorporating Roon servers, network music players and high-resolution streaming services such as Qobuz and TIDAL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts eight Ethernet ports accommodate multiple audio components, allowing music servers, network-attached storage and streamers to share a dedicated network switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilent Angel's isolation circuitry and clock architecture are intended to reduce electrical interference within the network infrastructure, providing a controlled environment for sensitive digital audio equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpandable Power and Clock Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bonn N8C can serve as the foundation of a complete Silent Angel streaming system. Its external clock and power connections allow users to expand their setup without replacing the network switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the Bonn N8C with a Genesis GC 25MHz master clock for an external timing reference. The Forester F2 linear power supply offers an alternative to the included power adapter, delivering regulated 12V DC power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese components can be integrated with Silent Angel Rhein music servers and Munich streamers to create a coordinated digital audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudiophile Gigabit Ethernet switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthernet ports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 × Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal clock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-precision 25MHz TCXO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal clock input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25MHz BNC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClock input impedance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClock selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal \/ External\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12V DC \/ 1A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDC connector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.5 × 2.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated power consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChassis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.88 × 2.45 × 7.88 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.18 lbs (2.8 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32–86°F (0–30°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable finishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack, Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCE, FCC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExperience Silent Angel at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas, specializes in high-performance two-channel audio, digital music streaming and custom audio system integration. From dedicated audiophile network switches and music servers to external master clocks and linear power supplies, our team can help you build a properly matched digital audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact The Grid HiFi to explore the Silent Angel Bonn N8C, Genesis GC master clocks and compatible components for your high-resolution streaming system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silent Angel","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":55125324988753,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":55125325021521,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/GC-Main-Visual.png?v=1790727665","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/silent-angel-bonn-n8c-audiophile-network-switch","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}