Silent Angel Bonn N16 LPS

Overview

The Silent Angel Bonn N16 LPS is an audiophile grade network switch built to clean and reclock the network feed that reaches your streamer or music server. Where a standard consumer switch simply passes packets, the Bonn N16 LPS treats the Ethernet signal as part of the audio chain, using a dedicated TCXO master clock to reduce timing jitter, low noise network transformers to isolate the signal, and audio grade capacitors throughout. The result is a quieter, better timed digital front end that lets your downstream components do their job with less electrical and clock related noise to contend with.

Engineering focus is on power and clocking. Multi stage linear LDO regulation supplies clean, stable rails to each critical section, and the accompanying linear power supply replaces the noisy switching adapters common to ordinary switches. With sixteen ports on tap, the N16 LPS suits larger systems and busy networks, giving you room to feed a streamer, a server, and the rest of your infrastructure from one carefully engineered device positioned close to your listening system.

This switch makes no sound on its own. It exists to improve the streamer or server it serves. Place it directly upstream of a Silent Angel Munich, Rhein or Bremen streamer, or any Roon or UPnP based playback device, and you provide that component with a cleaner, more precisely timed network stage. It is aimed at listeners building a serious streaming front end who want to address network borne noise and jitter at the source.

Key Features

• Audiophile grade 16 port network switch designed for high resolution streaming systems
• Dedicated TCXO master clock reduces timing jitter on the network feed
• Multi stage linear LDO power regulation for clean, stable rails
• Included linear power supply replaces noisy switching adapters
• Low noise network transformers isolate and clean each connection
• Audio grade capacitors used throughout the signal and power stages
• Cleans and reclocks the network feed to any downstream streamer or server
• High port count suits larger systems and multiple connected devices

How the Bonn N16 LPS Compares

Silent Angel Bonn N16 LPS vs Silent Angel Bonn NX

The Bonn NX sits above the N16 LPS as the flagship of the Bonn range, targeting the most demanding front ends where clocking and power refinement are pushed further. The N16 LPS is the choice when you want a high port count and an integrated linear supply for a larger, busier system. Both share the Silent Angel goal of a quieter, better timed network stage, so the decision comes down to port needs and how far up the range you wish to go. See the Silent Angel Bonn NX.

Silent Angel Bonn N16 LPS vs Silent Angel Bonn N8 Pro

The Bonn N8 Pro also pairs a linear power supply with audiophile clocking, but in a more compact eight port format suited to simpler systems. The N16 LPS steps up to sixteen ports for setups with more connected devices or room to grow. Choose the N8 Pro for a focused streaming corner and the N16 LPS when your network has more to serve. See the Silent Angel Bonn N8 Pro.

Silent Angel Bonn N16 LPS vs Matrix Audio SS-1 Pro

The Matrix Audio SS-1 Pro is another audio grade switch with its own approach to clocking and isolation, and it includes optical connectivity options that reflect a different design goal. The Bonn N16 LPS leans on its dedicated TCXO clock, linear power and high port count for larger installations. Both aim to lower network borne noise, so the right one depends on your desired character and connection layout. See the Matrix Audio SS-1 Pro.

Works With These Silent Angel Components

The Bonn N16 LPS makes no sound by itself; it improves the streamer or server it feeds by delivering a cleaner, better timed network stage. Pair it with these Silent Angel sources, then refine further with a Forester supply or a Genesis clock.

• Munich M1T V2 A pure streaming transport that benefits directly from a quieter, reclocked network feed, passing a cleaner digital signal on to your DAC.
• H1 The Bremen H1 combines a dual ES9039Q2M DAC and display in one streamer, so feeding it a low noise network stage lets its onboard conversion perform at its best.
• Rhein Z1C V2 A capable network streamer that responds well to reduced network jitter and noise, tightening timing and lowering the noise floor of playback.
• F1S A multi rail linear power supply that can power compatible Silent Angel devices in your chain, extending the low noise philosophy beyond the switch itself.
• Genesis GC A master clock generator that can further improve the timing accuracy of a compatible digital front end for even lower jitter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Silent Angel Bonn N16 LPS do?
It is an audiophile network switch that cleans and reclocks the Ethernet feed reaching your streamer or server, reducing network borne noise and timing jitter in the digital front end.

Does the Bonn N16 LPS make sound on its own?
No. A network switch produces no audio by itself. It improves the streamer or server it feeds by delivering a quieter, better timed network signal.

How many ports does the N16 LPS have?
It offers sixteen RJ45 Ethernet ports, making it well suited to larger systems with several connected devices.

Why does it include a linear power supply?
The included linear power supply replaces the switching adapters used by ordinary switches, providing cleaner, more stable power that helps lower the noise floor of the whole chain.

What is the TCXO master clock for?
The dedicated TCXO master clock reclocks the network feed to reduce timing jitter, which supports more accurate digital playback downstream.

Will it improve my streaming sound quality?
It improves the network stage feeding your streamer by lowering noise and jitter, which allows the streamer and DAC to work with a cleaner signal.

Which Silent Angel streamers pair well with it?
It works well with the Munich, Rhein and Bremen streamers and servers, including the Munich M1T V2, Rhein Z1C V2 and the Bremen H1.

Where should I place the N16 LPS in my system?
Position it directly upstream of your streamer or server, as close to your listening system as practical, so the last network hop before playback is clean and reclocked.

Can I use it with non Silent Angel streamers?
Yes. It benefits any Ethernet connected streamer, server or playback device, since it improves the network feed regardless of brand.

What speeds does it support?
It supports 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps Ethernet connections.

How is it different from the Bonn N8 Pro?
The N8 Pro is a compact eight port switch with a linear supply for simpler systems, while the N16 LPS offers sixteen ports for larger, busier networks.

How is it different from the Bonn NX?
The Bonn NX is the flagship of the Bonn range, pushing clocking and power refinement further, while the N16 LPS emphasizes high port count with an integrated linear supply.

Can I improve it further with a separate power supply?
You can extend the low noise philosophy across your system using a Silent Angel Forester supply on compatible devices in the chain.

Does adding a Genesis clock help?
A Genesis master clock generator can further improve timing accuracy on a compatible digital front end for even lower jitter.

Is it compatible with Roon?
As a network switch it is transparent to your control software, so it works alongside Roon and other platforms running on your streamer or server.

Do I need audiophile Ethernet cables with it?
It works with standard Ethernet cabling. Cable choice is a matter of personal preference and system tuning rather than a requirement.

What kind of listener is the N16 LPS for?
It is aimed at listeners building a serious streaming front end who want to address network noise and jitter at the source and who need a higher port count.

Does it need special setup?
No complex configuration is required. It functions as a switch in your network while adding audiophile grade clocking and power to the connection feeding your system.

What is included in the box?
It ships with the Bonn N16 LPS switch, the linear power supply, a DC connection cable, an AC power cable and user documentation.

Why buy from All Elite Audio?
All Elite Audio is an authorized Silent Angel dealer offering genuine product with full manufacturer support, expert guidance on building your streaming front end and knowledgeable service. Authorized Silent Angel dealer in MD, in stock.