Kind of products?
The Silent Angel Rhein Z1 Plus is a high-performance music server designed for audiophiles with seamless Roon Core integration, controlled with proprietary software.
The Silent Angel Forester F2 is an audiophile-grade power solution to enhance the performance of components like the Rhein Z1 Plus and Munich MU.
The Silent Angel Munich MU is a high-end network streamer delivering audiophile-grade sound with support for high-resolution audio up to PCM 768kHz and DSD256.
Brand?
Silent Angel is a premium audio brand by Thunder Data, specializing in high-end network solutions. It focuses on noise reduction and signal precision to deliver exceptional Hi-Fi streaming experiences for us audiophiles.
Current price?
The Silent Angel Rhein Z1 Plus Roon Server starts from €2.799 depending on the RAM and storage capacity. The asking price for Forester F2 Linear Power Supply is €1.349. For the Munich MU Network Streamer, you need a budget of €2.599.
What’s in the box?
The different units themselves of course. Cables then: a single power cord or power adaptor with each device, network cables with gold plated connectors with the Rhein Z1 Plus, a few special DC power cables accompany the Forester F2. A user manual and warranty information complete the package.
Features?
The Silent Angel Rhein Z1 Plus offers exceptional digital audio playback with support for high-resolution formats like DSD512 and PCM up to 768KHz. It features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, advanced noise reduction technologies, and a fanless aluminum alloy chassis for a crystal-clear listening experience with minimal interference. Powered by the VitOS operating system, it supports multiple streaming services, seamless Roon Core integration, and future-proof software updates for versatile, high-fidelity music streaming.
The Silent Angel Forester F2 delivers stable, low-noise DC power with multiple outputs to enhance the performance of Hi-Fi audio components like the Rhein Z1 and Z1 Plus. Its fully symmetric toroidal transformer circuit, low-noise MOSFETs, and robust aluminum alloy enclosure minimize electrical noise and vibrations, ensuring superior sound quality with reduced jitter and latency.
The Silent Angel Munich MU offers a double-layer aluminum chassis, a 6-core processor, and an ESS Sabre DAC, delivering audiophile-grade sound with support for high-resolution audio. It offers seamless integration with streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, and Spotify, managed via the intuitive VitOS Orbiter app, and features versatile connectivity with XLR, RCA, and digital outputs for enhanced Hi-Fi system performance.
Closer look?
The Rhein Z1 Plus features a design like the current Mac Studio, offering an industrial look in black or silver with grooves on the front and sides. On top there’s the beautiful engraved Silent Angel logo. The Forester F2 features 6 LED lights on the front and ventilation holes on the sides and back. On the back of the products, we find the connection options. The Rhein Z1 Plus features a power switch, dual ethernet ports (one for network connectivity and one for an audio player), dual Super Speed USB ports to connect external storage like for example a NAS, HDMI port, external clock input port, internal/external clock switch, external power input, USB type C port, USB type A storage port and USB type A audio port.
Switching to the Forester F2: there’s your voltage regulator, power switch and socket, 2 x 12V DC outputs, 2 x 5V DC outputs and 2 USB type A outputs.
The Munich MU looks like a mini-version of the Silent Angel X-series products. Featured connections are the power socket and switch, 12V external power input, external storage expansion slots, Gigabit Ethernet port, grounding connector, digital I2S, AES/EBU and SPDIF outputs, word clock input, internal/external clock switch and analog XLR and RCA outputs.
For whom are these products?
The Ultimate Roon Stack from Silent Angel offers a complete solution for audiophiles to get the most out of their Roon streaming experience.
Conclusion?
Using these 3 units in cascade in comparison with Roon software on a NAS or a standalone Roon Server provides a significant upgrade. That’s why we like to call them “The Ultimate Roon Stack”.
Frequently asked questions
Why is this trio called “The Ultimate Roon Stack”?
Because the Rhein Z1 Plus works as a Roon Core music server, the Munich MU handles network streaming and the Forester F2 supplies clean power to the other two — a combination the review says gives a significant upgrade over running Roon on a NAS or on a standalone Roon Server.
What audio resolution can the Munich MU stream?
Up to PCM 768kHz and DSD256.
Does the Munich MU support music streaming services directly?
Yes — Tidal, Qobuz and Spotify, all through its VitOS Orbiter app.
How does the Rhein Z1 Plus’s price depend on its configuration?
It starts from €2.799, with the final price depending on the RAM and storage capacity you choose.
