Bonn N8

The Audio-Grade Network Switch That Unifies Digital Music With HiFi Grade Experience

A network switch designed for music lovers who want to obtain more audio sources through building a digital music streaming network, but also want to enjoy the purest audio quality possible.

The Bonn N8 enables HiFi system owners to create a stable and isolated audio zone. This allows the Bonn N8 to transmit data with less interference, send over accurately timed data, and maximize the true potential of HiFi systems.

System Optimized For Better Audio Quality

Nowadays, many manufacturers use low-cost commodity components. Although acceptable for data transferring, it does not adequately support an audio-grade network. Thus, the Bonn N8 was born to pursue superior audio quality by improving many details without compromise.

High-Permeability EMI Absorber

A highly permeable EMI absorber (>120 @1MHz) is applied inside the system to reduce electrical interference.

Noise-filtering Power Adapter

Medical-grade power adapter to provide stable power and ensure precise operations.

Exclusive Clock Module, TCXO

Silent Angel’s 0.1ppm TCXO (Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillator) is 50 times more precise than a general Crystal Clock, lowering latency issues and jitter effects.

Jitter Effect Improvement

When transmitting high-frequency network packets, distortion is a common effect. The Bonn N8 is effectively able to lower this to 369ps whereas other general switches present at 705ps. (Learn More)

Designed for HD Music Streaming

The Bonn N8 purifies audio network signals to create low-noise and low-interference environments perfect for music streaming. This creates a HiFi audio zone that effectively separates your audio devices from household traffic and reduces the impact from network broadcasting storms and latency caused by bandwidth-intensive activities from PCs and other devices.

Optimized For Music Applications

Optimized for Roon infrastructure. e.g. Serve a network composed of Rhein Z1 as a Roon Core server, and Munich M1 as Roon Ready players.
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 such as QNAP, Synology, WD NAS.

Further Upgrade

Power Source
Connect to the Forester F1 linear power supply (supplying dual 5V 2A DC outputs) to further improve its power source.
Vibration Suppression
Minimize vibration and reduce noise by using S28 stainless steel stands.
Network Signal
Daisy chain another one or more Bonn N8 units to better isolate the audio network zone from household traffic.

Product Specification


Ethernet Ports	8 x Audio Grade 100 / 1000 Base-T
Main Clock Accuracy	0.1 ppm at 25 °C
EMI Absorber	Silent Angel Noise Absorber (SANA)
Noise Isolator	Main Power Circuit: 17.78 dB @ 100MHz x2 Clock Gen. Circuit: 20.79 dB @ 100MHz x2
Power Adaptor	Medical Grade Power Adaptor*
Power Input	External Power 5VDC at 1A
Power Consumption	Max. 5W
Product Dimension	6.09(W) inch x 1.03(H) inch x 3.35(D) inch 154.5(W) mm x 26(H) mm x 85(D) mm
Case Material	Metal in Black
Certificate	CE
Weight	2.21 lbs (1 KG)
Temperature	Operating: 32 ~ 86 °F (0 ~ 35 °C) Storage: -4 ~ 158 °F (-20 ~ 70 °C)
Humidity	Operating: 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) Storage: 5% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing)
* The medical grade power adaptor meets 2xMOPP isolation regulation, which is highest level in medical grade, and has ultra low leakage current (<100μA). Click here to download the Bonn N8 Quick Start Guide PDF. Click here to download the Bonn N8 Product Specification PDF.