The Silent Angel Bonn NX is a high-performance network switch designed to enhance the audio quality of streaming systems. It features advanced filtering and isolation technologies to minimize noise and interference in the digital audio signals. The switch supports high-speed data transmission, ensuring optimal performance for high-resolution audio streaming. Its premium build quality and user-friendly design make it an excellent choice for discerning audio enthusiasts.
Brand
Silent Angel is a high-end audio equipment brand known for its premium digital music solutions, including network switches and players. The brand emphasizes on superior sound quality and meticulous engineering to enhance the listening experience. Silent Angel products are designed for audiophiles seeking refined and immersive audio experiences.
Current price
The Silent Angel Bonn NX price typically falls in the premium range. The network switch goes for €3.499. Further upgrades can consist out of the Forester F2 power supply costing €3.299 and/or the Genesis GX external audiophile Word Clock also at €3.299.
What’s in the box
The Silent Angel Bonn NX network switch itself. That’s our main course! Cables then: a single power cord and network cable with gold plated connectors. Fancy! Let’s finish off with a user manual and warranty information. In short, everything you need for a quick installation and user-friendly operation is there.
Features
The Bonn NX creates a dedicated HiFi zone to effectively isolate your audio devices from other digital traffic, thereby eliminating noise and transmitting data with extreme timing accuracy. Implementing an isolated “Network Ecosystem” for audio eliminates degradation from the storm of network interference and latency issues caused by bandwidth-intensive activities from PCs and other connected devices.
Let’s go over some features that make the Bonn NX an audiophile grade network switch!
First of the chassis consists of two layers: galvanized steel combined with a high-quality aluminum alloy. This design maximizes shielding and control of eddy currents while damping vibration and noise
Three Silent Angel’s Resonance Control feet damp mechanical energy from both external and internal sources. The result is improved dynamics and increased resolution of fine details.
Eight gold-plated Gigabit Ethernet Ports feature critically spaced ports to minimize potential signal interference. A Radar-Grade internal switching power supply supports highly accurate system functions. This technology is used exclusively in noise-sensitive acoustic equipment. EMI absorbers eliminate electrical noise. The TCXO or Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillator greatly lowers network latency issues and jitter effects. A gold-plated grounding terminal offers dedicated connection to ground for power noise reduction. Switchable LED lights offer the choise to keep the port status lights on or off while enjoying your music. The Silent Angel Bonn NX is optimized for hi-res music applications, like for example a Roon infrastructure, high-resolution streaming services such as Tidal or Qobuz or playing music collections from a NAS. You can further upgrade the Silent Angel Bonn NX with the Forester F2 linear power supply and Genesis GX to be the ultimate audiophile Word Clock.
Front side
At the front there’s your black panel made of solid brushed aluminum for a great and distinguished look. Bonn is listed on the left site, NX on the right.
Top side
On top you can find the beautiful Silent Angel logo.
Back side
Turning over to the back side, from left to right: the power socket, power source indicator, 12VDC external input, ground connection, external clock input, clock selector switch, LAN port LED indicator switch and eight gold-plated 1GbE ports.
Bottom side
The unit is carried by three vibration damping isolators or Silent Angel’s Resonance Control Feet if you want. Just above the left isolator you can the fuse.
For whom is this product
The Bonn NX may appeal to users who have invested in high-end digital-to-analog converters (DACs) or audio systems and want a reliable and high-performance means of delivering audio data. Its features cater to serious audiophiles seeking to elevate their listening experience.
First impression
In conclusion, the Silent Angel Bonn NX network switch stands out as a premier solution for audiophiles looking to enhance their streaming audio experience. We played tracks sending data through a standard DLINK network switch to feed our Lyngdorf MP-60. Playing the same tracks using the Silent Angel Bonn NX turned out to be a real ear-opener. It was like comparing a middle-priced cd-player with a high-end one. We were very curious to hear if using an audiophile network switch would elevate the system’s performance. Well, believe it or not…the answer is a firm YES!
Frequently asked questions
What upgrade path does Silent Angel offer for the Bonn NX?
You can add the Forester F2 linear power supply (€3.299) and/or the Genesis GX word clock (€3.299) to further improve the switch’s performance.
What does the Bonn NX’s “isolated Network Ecosystem” concept mean in practice?
It creates a dedicated HiFi zone that separates audio devices from other network traffic, eliminating the degradation caused by bandwidth-heavy activity from PCs and other connected devices.
What difference did the Bonn NX make compared with a standard network switch?
The review played the same tracks through a standard D-Link switch and then through the Bonn NX, both feeding a Lyngdorf MP-60, and described the step up as comparable to swapping a mid-priced CD player for a high-end one.
What kind of systems is the Bonn NX optimised for?
Hi-res music setups such as a Roon infrastructure, high-resolution streaming services like Tidal or Qobuz, and playing music collections from a NAS.
