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“There is no definitive evidence in the search results to confirm whether Silent Angel OEMs its products from English Electric or vice versa. However, both brands are often discussed together, particularly regarding their audiophile-grade Ethernet switches like the Silent Angel Bonn N8 and English Electric 8, which share similar features such as low-noise designs and clocking technologies. This could be coincidental or indicative of shared design philosophies, but no direct OEM relationship is confirmed”.
“The main differences between Silent Angel and English Electric Ethernet switches are:
1. Design and Build Quality:
• The English Electric 8Switch features a solid aluminum housing with a black soft-touch finish, offering better mechanical strength and shielding compared to Silent Angel’s Bonn N8, which has a simpler enclosure.
2. Power Supply:
• English Electric includes a “medical grade” SMPS power supply, while Silent Angel offers an option to upgrade to an external linear power supply for enhanced performance.
3. Performance Tuning:
• Both use TCXO clocks for jitter reduction, but the English Electric adds EMI-absorbing materials for extra noise isolation, claiming up to 90% jitter reduction. Silent Angel emphasizes multi-stage power filtering for lower crosstalk and jitter.
4. Accessories:
• English Electric includes a Chord Company C-Stream Ethernet cable, enhancing its value proposition”.
“The English Electric 8Switch may offer slightly better sound quality due to its advanced EMI shielding and robust build, but the Silent Angel Bonn N8 is a strong contender, especially with an upgraded power supply”.