{"product_id":"silent-angel-rhein-z1-plus-music-server-the-grid-hifi","title":"Silent Angel Rhein Z1 Plus 4TB Music Server | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSilent Angel Rhein Z1 Plus 4TB High-Performance Music Server\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silent Angel Rhein Z1 Plus 4TB is a high-performance audiophile music server engineered for high-resolution streaming, local music storage and advanced digital audio playback. Combining an Intel quad-core processor, high-speed NVMe solid-state storage, precision clock technology and a fanless aluminum chassis, the Z1 Plus provides a dedicated digital source for reference two-channel audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to operate as a Roon Server, Roon Bridge, DLNA server or USB audio transport, the Rhein Z1 Plus offers flexibility for a wide range of digital playback configurations. Its USB audio output supports PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512, while its processing capabilities enable Roon DSP transcoding from PCM to DSD256.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo independent Gigabit Ethernet ports allow the Z1 Plus to connect to a network while providing a separate connection for a compatible network audio player. Each Ethernet port has its own precision TCXO clock, and a dedicated 25MHz external master clock input provides an additional upgrade path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally, Silent Angel combines carefully selected components with electromagnetic interference filtering, dedicated power regulation and a graphene-assisted cooling system. The result is a purpose-built music server designed to accommodate demanding high-resolution libraries and sophisticated streaming systems. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntel quad-core processing:\u003c\/span\u003e Intel J6413 processor supports music server applications, simultaneous playback and Roon DSP processing.\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-resolution USB audio:\u003c\/span\u003e Supports PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512.\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\u003eRoon compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e Operates as a Roon Server or Roon Bridge, with DSP transcoding support up to DSD256.\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\u003eNVMe SSD storage:\u003c\/span\u003e Available with 250GB or 4TB of high-speed solid-state storage.\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\u003eDual Gigabit Ethernet:\u003c\/span\u003e Separate ports for network connectivity and a compatible network audio player, each with its own TCXO 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\u003e25MHz external clock input:\u003c\/span\u003e Supports an optional compatible 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\u003eEnhanced USB noise filtering:\u003c\/span\u003e Dedicated circuitry designed to reduce high-frequency electrical interference at the USB audio output.\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\u003eFanless aluminum chassis:\u003c\/span\u003e Graphene-assisted cooling and a copper heatsink provide passive thermal management without fan noise.\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\u003eVitOS operating system:\u003c\/span\u003e Dedicated music server software with management through the VitOS Manager mobile app.\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\u003eMultiroom capability:\u003c\/span\u003e Supports simultaneous output to as many as 10 audio players, depending on configuration. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for High-Resolution Music Streaming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rhein Z1 Plus provides a dedicated computing platform for digital audio, eliminating the need to use a general-purpose computer as the primary music server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Intel J6413 quad-core processor works alongside 16GB or 32GB of DDR4 memory and NVMe SSD storage to support demanding playback applications. Users can store a local music library, stream music over the network or connect the Z1 Plus directly to a compatible USB DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilent Angel's VitOS operating system supports several playback configurations, including Roon Server, Roon Bridge, DLNA and HQPlayer Network Audio Adapter. VitOS Manager provides access to network configuration, software installation, firmware updates, music importing and library backups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z1 Plus can also serve multiple compatible audio players simultaneously, making it suitable for both dedicated listening rooms and larger networked audio installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecision Clocking and Electrical Noise Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilent Angel equips the Rhein Z1 Plus with two independent 25MHz temperature-compensated crystal oscillators, one for each Gigabit Ethernet port. This design separates the clocking of the two network interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor systems incorporating an external master clock, a dedicated 25MHz input allows the internal clock source to be bypassed using the appropriate clock selection control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z1 Plus also incorporates high-frequency filtering at its power input and USB audio output, along with electromagnetic interference absorption around internal components. Its NVMe SSD features dedicated power regulation and additional EMI treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fanless cooling system combines graphene material, a copper heatsink and the aluminum chassis to dissipate heat without introducing mechanical fan noise. These measures are intended to reduce electrical and mechanical interference within the server. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilent Angel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhein Z1 Plus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\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\u003eHigh-performance audiophile music server\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntel J6413 quad-core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16GB or 32GB DDR4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4TB NVMe SSD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilent Angel 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Connect it directly to a compatible USB DAC for high-resolution playback, use it as a Roon Server to manage a music library, or deploy it as a dedicated network audio transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dual Ethernet architecture also makes it suitable for systems incorporating audiophile network switches and other specialized networking equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor users seeking additional clocking options, the 25MHz external master clock input provides a path for integrating compatible precision clock components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilent Angel at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas, specializes in reference two-channel audio, high-resolution music streaming and professionally integrated digital playback systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team can help configure the Silent Angel Rhein Z1 Plus for your preferred streaming platform, integrate it with a compatible DAC and select appropriate networking equipment for your listening room. 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