Silent Angel Bonn N8 Audiophile-Grade Network Switch
Presenting Bonn N8: a network switch purpose-designed for High Resolution Music Streaming. Audiophiles seeking to build a Dedicated Audio Network that delivers the purest possible audio quality at an attainable price will find Bonn N8 the ideal solution. Bonn N8 enables music lovers to create a stable and isolated audio zone, completely independent of household network traffic; as a result, data is transmitted with less interference, more accurately-timed data packets and a purity and freedom from distortion that maximizes the true potential of fine HiFi systems.
Shipping
Most orders ship within 1–3 business days. We deliver across Canada. Large items such as speakers and TVs may require freight shipping — our team will contact you to arrange delivery.
Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging. Contact us at support@HomeAutomationDesigns.com to initiate a return.
Installation Services
Professional installation available in the Ontario GTA & Hamilton area and Edmonton, Alberta. Our certified technicians ensure your system is set up correctly and working perfectly. Contact us to book a consultation.
Silent Angel Bonn N8 Audiophile-Grade Network Switch Description
Optimized for Superior Audio Quality
Many High End Audio manufacturers utilize low-cost commodity components in their network switches: even very expensive ones. Although acceptable for basic data transmission, these parts cannot adequately support an audio-grade network. Thus, the Bonn N8 was designed to deliver superior audio quality by specifying critical components without compromise or regard for cost. At a time when traditional High End companies are repackaging standard switches as “Audio-Grade,” Bonn delivers true Audiophile Grade Performance at a fraction of the price.
Designed for HD Music Streaming
The Bonn N8 enables an isolated “Network Ecosystem” to create an independent low-noise, low-interference HiFi audio zone that effectively separates your audio devices from household traffic and reduces the degradation of network broadcasting storms and latency caused by bandwidth-intensive activities from PCs and other devices. The result is greater signal purity with lower noise, distortion and greater resolution of fine detail.
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 to the Forester F1 linear power supply (supplying dual 5V 2A 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.
Network Signal
Daisy chain additional Bonn N8 switches to better isolate the audio network zone from household traffic.
The Silent Angel Bonn N8 is an audiophile-grade network switch built to create an isolated network zone specifically for high-resolution music streaming, separating audio gear from the broadcast storms, latency spikes, and interference that household traffic from laptops, phones, and smart TVs can introduce onto a shared network. Eight audio-grade 100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports are backed by a Silent Angel Noise Absorber for EMI suppression and dual noise isolators on both the main power and clock generator circuits, paired with a precision main clock rated at 0.1 ppm accuracy. It ships with a medical-grade power adapter rated at 5VDC, with Silent Angel's optional Forester F1 linear power supply available as an upgrade path for listeners chasing further noise reduction, and stainless steel S28 resonance control feet offered separately for additional vibration isolation. Silent Angel positions it as purpose-built for Roon, Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, and NAS-based music libraries, claiming audiophile-grade performance at a lower cost than comparable high-end network switches. As with other audiophile networking gear, these sound-quality claims come from the manufacturer without independent measurements or listening tests to back them, so the switch is best understood as a dedicated, low-noise networking appliance for a streaming system rather than one with externally verified audible benefits.
Silent Angel Bonn N8 Audiophile-Grade Network Switch Specifications
Silent Angel Bonn N8 Audiophile-Grade Network Switch Frequently Asked Questions
Q What is the Silent Angel Bonn N8 network switch, and how does it improve music streaming?
The Silent Angel Bonn N8 is an 8-port audiophile network switch for high-resolution music streaming. It sets up a separate audio network zone, isolated from everyday household traffic. Silent Angel says this reduces interference, improves packet timing and lowers distortion. It uses audio-grade components instead of the commodity parts found in typical consumer switches.
Q How many ports does the Silent Angel Bonn N8 have, and what speeds does it support?
The Bonn N8 has eight audio-grade 100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports, which is enough for a streamer, Roon Core, NAS and other network audio gear. To isolate your audio network further, you can daisy-chain additional Bonn N8 switches.
Q What makes the Silent Angel Bonn N8 quieter than a standard network switch?
Its main clock is accurate to 0.1 ppm at 25 °C. A Silent Angel Noise Absorber (SANA) reduces electromagnetic interference. Noise isolation on the main power circuit is 17.78 dB at 100 MHz, and on the clock generator circuit 20.79 dB at 100 MHz. The switch comes in a solid black metal case and is CE certified.
Q Is the Silent Angel Bonn N8 compatible with Roon, Tidal, Qobuz and NAS music libraries?
Yes. The Bonn N8 is optimized for Roon systems, including a Silent Angel Rhein Z1 Roon Core or Munich M1 Roon Ready player. It also works well with high-resolution streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz and Spotify, and with music libraries on QNAP, Synology or WD NAS devices.
Q Can I upgrade the power supply on the Silent Angel Bonn N8?
Yes. The Bonn N8 runs on an external 5 VDC 1 A supply, uses no more than 5 W, and ships with a medical-grade power adaptor. For cleaner power, you can upgrade to the Silent Angel Forester F1 linear power supply, which has dual 5V 2A DC outputs. Adding Silent Angel S28 stainless steel resonance control feet reduces vibration. The switch measures 6.09 x 1.03 x 3.35 inches and weighs 2.21 lbs.
