Rhein Z1 Silent Angel Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- SILENT ANGEL
Table of Contents
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE 2022 H1
The comprehensive digital audio network solution for HiFi systems
http://www.slientangel.com
Rhein Z1 Silent Angel
Silent Angel’s solution is born for music lovers who want to build the high- quality HiFi network and pursue the purest audio quality possible. All the solutions were created to pursue superior audio quality by improving many details without compromise.
Use Silent Angel’s solution to:
- Build up a digital audio network.
- Acquire more audio sources.
- Enjoy by existing HiFi systems with pleasant experience.
Applications & Services
- Roon infrastructure.
- High-resolution streaming services (such as Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Amazon Music,…and more.).
- Playing music collections from local or network shared storage.
Components Used
- Audio Network Switch- Bonn Series
- Music Streamers (Transporter)- Munich, and Bremen Series
- Linear Power Supply- Forester Series
- Music Server- Rhein Series
Music Server
Rhein Z1
Your Center of Digital Music, An Audiophile’s Ultimate Dream
High-performance music server with an advanced hardware mainboard, high-
quality CNC aluminum alloy chassis, and optimized music server OS & software
giving the pleasant user experience. Z1 is the ideal digital music center for
your home audio network, as well as a solid computing node to serve versatile
streaming services.
Hardware
- High-performance yet low-power (6W) Intel CPU.
- High quality circuitry and components.
- Audio-grade SSD for system (250GB) and music data storage (with 1TB and 2TB Options).
- Noise reduction via SATA signal optimization.
- Special-picked SSD modules with EMI absorber.
- Special power regulation circuit inside to isolate the power noise from the SSD controller chip.
Software Features And Application
- Optimized OS, VitOS.
- Mobile app, VitOS Manager.
- Install and enjoy various applications seamlessly.
- Support Roon Core Server.
- Support Roon Bridge mode(Connect USB-Audio digital output to DAC).
Mechanical stability and craftsmanship
- Highest-grade CNC aluminum alloy chassis. Robust, vibration- and dust- free.
- Fanless, well-structured internal design.
- High permeability EMI absorbers applied.
Aerospace industry grade aluminum alloy upper case
Two patent protected appearance and internal structure design
Audio Network Switch
Bonn Series
The Bonn Series enables HiFi system owners to create a stable and isolated
audio network zone. It is optimized for transmitting data with less
interference, sending over accurately timed data, and maximizing the potential
of HiFi systems.
N8 Pro
The
8-Port Audiophile Grade Network Switch
- High quality circuitry and components.
- Gold-plated enclosed Gigabit Ethernet ports.
- Class-leading Radar-Grade internal switching power supply.
- Noise reduction by high-permeability EMI absorbers.
- TCXO (Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillator) greatly lowering network latency issues and jitter effects.
- 12V DC power jack (12V) for an external linear power supply upgrade.
- A gold-plated ground connector for an external grounding box.
- LED switch for turning off the port status indicators.
- Class-leading clock receiving module for an external clock input. (Optional)
N8
The 8-Port Audio-Grade Network Switch
- High quality circuitry and components.
- Noise reduction by high-permeability EMI absorber.
- Medical-grade power adapter.
- Exclusive clock module, TCXO, lowering latency issues and jitter effects.
N16 LPS
The
16-Port Audio-Grade Network Switch With Two Zones
- Dual zones consist of two Individual 8-Port subsystem modules.
- Noise reduction by high-permeability EMI absorber.
- Built-in advanced linear power supply.
- Linear powered TCXO clock module lowering latency issues and jitter effects.
- Parallel Connection mode, deploy audio devices in a separate zone.
- Series Connection mode, daisy chaining both zones helps to further purify network signals.
Comparison Table
| Module / Feature | N8 Pro | N8 | N16 LPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | 8-Port Audiophile Grade Network Switch | 8-Port Audio Grade Network | |
| Switch | 16-Port Audio Grade Network Switch With Two Zones | ||
| Ethernet | 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Gold plated ports | ||
| Spacing out ports physically | 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet | 16-Port Gigabit |
Ethernet consists of 2 individual switch module. Each Zone has 8 ports.
Noise Reduction By EMI Absorber| Yes| Yes| Yes
TCXO, Highly Accurate Clock| Yes| Yes| Yes. Linear powered
Power| Radar Grade internal switching power AC 100-240V| Medical Grade power
adaptor DC 5V power input| Built-in linear power supply (Powered by Forester
technology)
AC 100-240V
Power Source Upgrade| by F2 Lindear Power Supply| by 11 or F2 Lindear Power
Supply| N/A
Advanced Options| 1. Additional DC 12V power jack for upgrade
2. Gold-plated ground connector
3. LED indicator on/off switch
4. Class-leading clock receiving module reserved for external clock input
(option)| |
Music Streamer & Transporter
Munich Series
Munich Series, a compact, feature-rich, high-quality network streamer (&
transporter). The Munich series’ hardware and software are optimized for
better sound quality by improving many details without compromise.
Hi-res Streaming Services
Hardware
- High-performance, low-power CPU, 4-core 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A72.
- Large-size system RAM (option of up to 8GB).
- High quality circuitry and components.
- Fan-less, highly efficient heat-sink.
- A high permeability EMI absorber.
Software Features And Application
- Certified Roon Ready player.
- Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Internet radio stations.
- DLNA renderer (player).
- Mobile app, VitOS Orbiter.
Digital Outputs And Audio Format
- Music Format: AAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, WAV64, AIFF, CUE, WMA, DSF, DFF (SACD files, native DSD up to DSD256, and DoP up to DSD128).
- Digital Outputs: AES/EBU; I2S; Coaxial ports: Supports up to PCM 384KHz and DSD 5.6M (DSD128).
- Digital USB-Audio output: Supports up to PCM 768KHz and DSD 11.2M (DSD256).
**Analog Outputs And Headphone Connection***
-
NOT supported on Transporter M1T
- Integrates a headphone Amp with a 6.35mm jack.
- Analog Output: RCA (L+R).
Bremen Series For HiFi Entry
The Bremen is born to pursue HiFi-level audio performance without any
compromise.
Hi-res Streaming Services
Hardware
- Elegant metal enclosure.
- 2-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 CPU.
- High quality circuitry and components.
- Highly permeable EMI absorber to reduce electrical interference.
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz, 5GHz (client mode) for ease of deployment.
- Supports Bluetooth 4.2 for phones and tablets.
Software Features And Application
- Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Airplay, Amazon Music, Deezer, Napster, Tune-in radio, Sound Machine.
- DLNA renderer (player).
- Mobile app, VitOS Lite.
Digital Outputs And Audio Format
- Digital output: AES/EBU, I2S, Coaxial.
**Analog Outputs And Headphone Connection***
-
Not supported on Transporter B1T
- Analog output: RCA (L+R), gold plated ports.
- Integrates a headphone Amp with a 6.35mm jack.
Comparison Table
| Module / Featur | M1 | M1T | B1 | B1T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Network Music Streamer | Network Music Transporter | Network Music |
Streamer For
HiFi Entry| Network Music Transporter For
HiFi Entry
Application| 1. Hi-res music streaming services
2. Roon Ready Player
3. Local or LAN music via SMB (NAS), DLNA
4. Digital & Analog Audio Outputs
5. Play DSD files
6. Headphone| 1. Hi-res music streaming services
2. Roon Ready Player
3. Local or LAN music via SMB (WAS), DLNA
4. Digital Audio Outputs (to DAC)
5. Play DSD files| 1. Hi-res music streaming services
2. Digital & Analog Audio Outputs
3. DLNA renderer (player)
4. Headphone| 1. Hi-res music streaming services
2. Digital Audio Output (to DAC)
3. DLNA renderer (player)
Operating System| VitOS| VitOS| VitOS Lite| VitOS Lite
CPU| Dual Cortex-72 18GHz
Qual Cortex-A53 1.4GHz| Dual Cortex-72 18GHz
Qual Cortex-A53 1.4GHz| 2 Cores 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A72| 2 Cores 1.2GHz
ARM Cortex-A72
DRAM| 4GB| 4GB| 128 MB| 128 MB
Flash| 32 GB High Speed| 32 GB High Speed| 128 MB| 128 MB
LAN| Gigabit Ethernet (max 1000Mbps)| Gigabit Ethernet (max 1000Mbps)| Fast
Ethernet (max 100Mbps)| Fast Ethernet (max 100Mbps)
BlueTooth| N/A| N/A| BlueTooth 4.2 with EDR and BLE| BlueTooth 4.2 with EDR
and BLE
WI-Fi| N/A| N/A| 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
2.4GHz, 5GHz| 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
2.46Hz, 5GHz
Digital Audio Outputs| AES/EBU
Coaxial
I2S
USB Audio| AES/EBU
Coaxial
I25
USB Audio| AES/EBU
Coaxial
I2S| AES/EBU
Coaxial
125
Analog Audio Outputs| RCA L+R
6.35mm Headphone Jack| N/A| RCA L+R
6.35mm Headphone Jack| N/A
Linear Power Supply
Forester Series. Power Source Upgrade Solution
There are various details in a HiFi system that might affect the audio
quality. An extremely stable power source is an essential factor to the goal
of pursuing ultimate sound quality.
Forester F1, Linear Power Supply With Dual 5V DC Outputs
Employs two DC 5V-2A outputs, compatible with these models:
- Bonn N8, Munich M1, Bremen B1, Munich M1T.
Forester F2, Linear Power Supply With Multiple 12V & 5V DC Outputs
Employs 12V-3A , 12V-1A, 5V-2A , and 5V-1A (DC jack or USB) outputs, compatible with these models:
- 5V DC output: Bonn N8, Munich M1, Bremen B1, Munich M1T.
- 12V DC output: Bonn N8 Pro.
Accessories
DC Upgrade Cable – Bastei Series
Connect to the Forester F1 or F2 linear power supply to further improve its
power source.
-Product Specifications
| Color | Light Orange ; Zebra Plaid ; Black Tiramisu ; Snowy White |
|---|---|
| Power Input | (DC) 5V |
| Interface | 5.5 x 2.1 mm DC plug |
| Temperature | Operating 0 ~ 35 °C; Storage -20 ~ 70 °C |
| Humidity | Operating: 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Storage: 5% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing)
Model Name| Light Orange
– B05V020RR (20 cm); B05V050RR (50 cm); B05V150RR (150 cm)
Zebra Plaid
– B05V020RS (20 cm); B05V050RS (50 cm); B05V150RS (150 cm)
Black Tiramisu
– B05V020SR (20 cm); B05V050SR (50 cm); B05V150SR (150 cm)
Snowy White
– B05V020SS (20 cm); B05V050SS (50 cm); B05V150SS (150 cm)
Foot Stand- Vibration Suppression
Minimize vibration and reduce noise by using S28 stainless steel stands.
Streaming Cable (Ethernet)
Use with Bonn series to gain the quality network.