Silent Angel Rhein Z1 Plus, high-end music server

INFORMACIJA

Silent Angel Rhein Z1 Plus is an updated and even more powerful version of the popular Rhein Z1, designed for audiophiles who seek the highest quality of digital music. This music server supports high-resolution audio formats - up to DSD512 and PCM 768 kHz, ensuring accurate and clean playback even in the most demanding systems. With two Gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced EMI noise filtering technology, the Z1 Plus guarantees an extremely stable and interference-free network environment for music streaming.

Processor: Intel Quad-Core J6413
RAM: 16GB / 32GB DDR4
Storage (SSD): NVMe, 250GB / 4TB
Ethernet: 2 x 1GbE (network + player)
USB ports: 2 x USB 3.1, 1 x USB 2.0
USB Type-C: 1 x USB-C
USB Audio Output: 1 x USB Audio Port

DESCRIPTION

The Rhein Z1 Plus takes the success of the Rhein Z1 to new heights. As a high-performance music server, the Z1 Plus offers a powerful upgrade over the popular Rhein Z1. With support for high-resolution audio formats, including DSD512 and PCM up to 768KHz, it delivers exceptional digital audio playback. The two Gigabit Ethernet ports ensure the player with the least disturbed network environment, making the Z1 Plus the perfect choice for audiophiles. The Z1 Plus enhances your audio output with its built-in noise reduction, providing a crystal-clear listening experience. Its ability to simultaneously output audio from multiple players makes it a versatile solution for high-resolution music streaming. Experience superior digital audio with the Rhein Z1 Plus.

Mechanical Excellence and Masterful Craftsmanship

The Z1 Plus boasts a robust aluminum alloy housing that effectively protects against vibration, dust, and noise, ensuring superior sound quality in any environment. Its efficient fanless design keeps the CPU and system cool while no fan noise and minimizing electrical noise. Improved EMI absorption with a higher permeability (>120 @1MHz) further reduces internal digital circuit noise from components such as DRAM, CPU, SSD, network interface, and USB signals.

It features a cutting-edge cooling system that incorporates graphene material and a copper heatsink to dissipate heat from the CPU and SSD to the case. This innovative approach maintains a lower temperature, reducing internal noise and creating a spacious environment for optimal audio playback performance.

Rhein Z1 Plus' EMI noise-filtering technology helps to reduce the noise:

Graphene Technology for Effective System Heat Dissipation

Copper Heatsink for Superior Cooling Performance

Premier Hardware Mainboard System

Z1 Plus is designed to elevate audio performance without any compromises. Building upon the hardware development skills and expertise from the first Z1 series, the Z1 Plus delivers the best digital audio quality through fine-tuning and optimization.

1. TCXO Clock (25MHz):
   With two TCXOs for two Ethernet ports, there is no clock signal interference between each other.
2. NVMe SSDs:
   All-flash NVMe SSD storage solution with high performance, high capacity, and low latency. The Z1 Plus has specially-picked SSD modules with an EMI absorber and a special power regulation circuit inside to isolate the power noise from the SSD controller chip, making it an ideal storage solution for audio playback.
3. DDR4 RAM:
   Special-picked low-power DDR4 modules, up to 32GB by the model of choice.
4. Input Power Conditioning Module:
   High-frequency noise filter circuit for power input, ensuring that the signal of accuracy, low noise, and phase synchronization is transmitted to the Z1 Plus.

5. Noise Reduction Circuit for USB Audio Output:
   With this high-frequency noise filter circuit for USB Audio Output, the Z1 Plus is able to reduce noise and distortion during USB Audio playback.
6. Internal/External Clock Selector Switch:
   It enables you to seamlessly switch between internal and external clock sources.
7. Receiving the External Clock Input Port:
   Accepts external clock input from an external device, ensuring a highly accurate word clock single that can be further upgraded. It features a gold-plated port and accepts frequencies of 25MHz.
8. USB Ports:
   USB ports give you the option to connect to external storage devices when needed.
9. Ethernet Ports:
   The Z1 Plus features two Gigabit Ethernet ports, one for network connectivity and one for an audio player.

Rhein Z1 vs Z1 Plus Comparison

	Rhein Z1	Rhein Z1 Plus

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Launch Date	2019	February 2023
CPU	Intel Quad-core CPU J3160	Intel Quad-core CPU J6413
RAM	8GB / 16GB	16GB / 32GB
Storage	0TB / 1TB / 2TB SATA SSD	250GB / 4TB NVMe SSD
Word Clock	Regular Clock	Highly Accurate TCXO Clock
External Clock Input Port	N/A	25MHz x 1
Ethernet	1GbE x 1	1GbE x 2
Expansion USB Port	USB 3.0 x 2 USB 2.0 x 1	USB 3.1 x 2 USB 2.0 x 1
USB Audio Output	First Generation USB Audio Output with Noise Reduction	Second Generation USB Audio Output with Improved Noise Reduction Enhancement
Type-C	N/A	x 1
Multiple Audio Players Output Simultaneously	x2	x10
PCM	Up to 768KHz 32-Bit	Up to 768KHz 32-Bit
DSD	Playback: up to DSD256 Roon DSP Transcoding: Not supported	Playback: up to DSD512 Roon DSP Transcoding: up to DSD256
Dimension	7.87(W) Inch X 2.56(H) Inch X 7.87(D) Inch 200(W)mm x 65(H)mm x 200(D)mm	7.87(W) Inch X 2.56(H) Inch X 7.87(D) Inch 200(W)mm x 65(H)mm x 200(D)mm

Mobile App, VitOS Manager

• Discover and configure the network settings of Z1 Plus.
• Install and manage add-on packages on VitOS, including Roon Server (Roon Core and Roon Bridge), Spotify Connect, DLNA renderer & server, Orbiter Plug-in,… etc. on Z1 Plus.
• Import the music files from a USB hard drive to the Z1 Plus's internal disk with the Music Importer feature.
• Back up the stored music files to an external USB hard drive with the Music Backup feature.
• Firmware update.

Use Z1 Plus as Your Music Server

The Z1 Plus serves as an outstanding music server, providing seamless audio playback for multiple players simultaneously. With its advanced technology and superior hardware, you are guaranteed a comprehensive and enjoyable digital music experience. Whether you want to play high-quality DSD music or listen to your favorite tunes, the Z1 Plus has got you covered. So, sit back, relax and get ready to immerse yourself in a world of sound.

• Roon Core
• Shared storage of music files (over SMB/CIFS)
• DLNA server

Use Z1 Plus as a Transporter, a Roon Bridge, and a HQPlayer NAA Player

Connect the Z1 Plus to your DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) using a USB connection for seamless digital signal output, including PCM, Native DSD or DSD over PCM (up to DSD512) and Roon DSP transcoded DSD (up to DSD256).

It supports several infrastructures:

• Transporter
• Roon Bridge
• DLNA renderer (player)
• Running Orbiter Plugin on Z1 Plus as a player
• Running HQPlayer NAA on Z1 Plus as a player

TECHNICAL DATA

Available Color Black / Silver
CPU Intel Quad-core CPU J6413
RAM 16GB / 32GB
Storage NVMe SSD, 250GB / 4TB
Ethernet 1GbE x 2 (one for network connectivity and one for an audio player)
USB Audio Port USB Audio Port x 1
Expansion USB Port USB 3.1 x 2
USB 2.0 x 1
Type-C Port USB Type-C x 1
External Clock Input Port 25MHz x 1
Chassis Material 6061 Aluminum alloy chassis
Input Power External power 12V / 3A (5.5mm x 2.5mm connector)
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)
Dimension 7.87(W) inch x 2.56(H) inch x 7.87(D) inch
200(W)mm x 65(H)mm x 200(D)mm
Weight 7.94lbs / 3.6kg
Certificate CE, CCC, FCC

DOCUMENTS

User manual (EN)