Silent Angel - Bonn N16-LPS - Audiophile-Grade Network Switch

Silent Angel - Bonn N16-LPS - Audiophile-Grade Network Switch
Silent Angel Bonn N16 LPS is an audiophile-grade network switch designed for music lovers building a high-quality digital streaming network. It uses a 16-port layout with two independent 8-port switch subsystems, allowing users to separate audio devices from general network traffic or configure the two zones in a daisy-chain arrangement. This dual-zone design gives the N16 LPS more flexibility than a standard network switch while keeping the focus on cleaner network delivery for high-resolution playback.
Inside the Bonn N16 LPS, each 8-port subsystem includes its own linear-powered TCXO clock module, which Silent Angel describes as more precise than a general crystal clock for lowering latency and jitter effects. The switch also uses high-permeability EMI absorbers rated above 120 at 1MHz to reduce electrical interference inside the system. Its built-in advanced linear power supply uses a toroidal transformer, power management circuitry, and MOSFET components to support stable operation for network audio use.
For system integration, the Bonn N16 LPS supports both parallel and series connection modes. In parallel mode, each zone can connect separately to an uplink router or switch, helping isolate audio devices from computers or other household network traffic. In series mode, Zone 1 connects to the uplink network and Zone 2 is daisy-chained for further signal purification before reaching audio devices. With Roon, high-resolution streaming services, NAS playback, rack-mount support, and 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports, the Silent Angel Bonn N16 LPS is built for serious streaming systems that need a dedicated audio network backbone.
FEATURES:
- Audiophile-grade 16-port Gigabit Ethernet network switch
- Two independent 8-port switch zones for flexible deployment
- Built-in advanced linear power supply for stable operation
- Linear-powered TCXO clock module for each network zone
- TCXO clock helps reduce latency and jitter effects
- High-permeability EMI absorbers reduce electrical interference
- Parallel and series connection modes support system tuning
- Optimized for Roon, streamers, servers, and NAS playback
- Supports high-resolution streaming services and local libraries
- Rack-mountable chassis with included mounting hardware
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Product Type | Audiophile Network Switch |
| Model | Bonn N16 LPS |
| Network Design | Two Individual 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystems |
| Ethernet Ports | 16 1GbE RJ45 Ports |
| Network Zones | Zone 1 and Zone 2 with Independent 8-Port Modules |
| Connection Modes | Parallel Connection Mode and Series Connection Mode |
| Clock | Linear-Powered Silent Angel TCXO Clock Module in Each Subsystem |
| Clock Design | TCXO Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillator |
| Power Supply | Built-In Advanced Linear Power Supply |
| Power Design | Toroidal Transformer with Power Management and MOSFET Components |
| EMI Control | High-Permeability EMI Absorbers, Greater Than 120 at 1MHz |
| Power Consumption | 50W Max |
| LED Indicator | 1 Green Power LED |
| Port Status LEDs | 16 LEDs; Light On When Linked, Flash When Active |
| Port Speed Indicator | Green for 1000Mbps; Amber for 100Mbps |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F-86°F (0°C-30°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4°F-158°F (-20°C-70°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%-90% RH, Non-Condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5%-95% RH, Non-Condensing |
| Rack Installation | Rack-Mountable with Mounting Kit |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.3" x 1.7" x 6.5" (441.20mm x 44.20mm x 166.12mm) |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty | One Year (3 years with registration) |


