Silentpower Presents The OMNI LAN...

Apr 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 34

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The Final Word in Noise-Free Networking.

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Designed for Purists, by Perfectionists...

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The Final Word in Noise-Free Networking.​

Whether you’re perfecting your home audio setup or managing a professional AV installation, the OMNI LAN offers the ultimate solution for noise-free network performance.
This high-performance, plug-and-play network switch eliminates jitter and interference, delivering a pristine data signal to music streamers, DACs, servers, and media players.

With triple-stage isolation – including optical galvanic isolation - femto-grade clocking, and pro-level configurability, the OMNI LAN is built to meet the demands of both audiophiles and professional environments.

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Equipped with 13 ports, configurable grounding modes, and rack-mount capability, it’s it’s designed to meet the demands of high-performance systems—no matter the scale or complexity.

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Precise Networking for Demanding Setups.

Standard network switches do not block noise from poorly designed or noisy devices. Instead, they link noisy systems together, increasing overall system noise.

The OMNI LAN changes that.

At its core lies optical isolation, converting incoming data to optical and back again to create complete electrical separation between input and output. This cuts electrical noise and interference that traditional switches exacerbate.

After conversion, the OMNI LAN regenerates the data stream with active circuitry and our femto-grade GMT clock, for ultra-low jitter and consistent timing throughout your network.

A high-resolution TFT display gives you real-time bandwidth monitoring for all 13 ports, including Optical SFP, SC, and industrial M12.

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Engineered for Dependable Integration.

In professional AV, reliable networking isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Whether you're deploying in a smart home, home theatre, or commercial control system, the OMNI LAN is the ultimate insurance policy against system noise, signal dropouts, and integration headaches—for both you and your clients.

With advanced grounding options and versatile connectivity, it reduces signal degradation and boosts system efficiency even in the most complex installations.

Rack Mounting Ready.​

For rack integration, add the OMNI Rack Mount Kit.

Made from cold-rolled steel and optimised for ventilation, the kit supports single and dual device configurations, front or rear mounting, and creates a powerful 24-port switch when doubling up.
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Specifications: OMNI LAN
Standard Ports
8x RJ45; 1x Optical SFP; 1x BNC Clock In/Out

Ultra-Pure Ports
2x RJ45; 1x Optical SC; 1x M12

Bandwidth
1000Mbps

Jitter
<0.05ms

Lost Data-Bag Ratio
<0.09%

Dimensions
214 x 157 x 41mm

Net Weight
1.06kg

Limited Warranty:
12 months

Note
The image colour may differ from the actual product due to lighting. Please refer to the product for accuracy.

Available now from our Silentpower site CLICK HERE

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Apr 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM Post #2 of 34
At its core lies optical isolation, converting incoming data to optical and back again to create complete electrical separation between input and output. This cuts electrical noise and interference that traditional switches exacerbate.
You have my attention
 
Apr 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM Post #4 of 34
If you can convert electric signal with noise to optical then electrical again
then you can skip optical as is won't remove nor produce noise.
Can someone explain me how this work from a engineering pov?

The important part is to eletrically decouple noisy router to the iFi switch with optical. Then the conversion from optical to Ethernet needs to be further reclocked (smoothlan regenerator) and filtered again (network acoustics muon pro streaming system) to deliver low jitter and clean signal to the streamer
 
Apr 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM Post #5 of 34
To convert to optical you need to read and filter the noisy electrical signal then go to optical then emit on a noisy network again.
I surely miss something here... thanks for the introduction of the concept!
 
Apr 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM Post #6 of 34
Seems a little bit overkill when you could accomplish the same electrical decoupling with a regular switch with an SFP uplink port, but it sure looks cool.

@BlueA the assumption is that the noise is electrical, and not part of the digital signal. That kind of noise cannot travel without an electrical conductor. In converting the electrical digital signal to optical digital data, you eliminate any electrical noise.
 
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Apr 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM Post #7 of 34
Pointless.
Most IT rooms and data centers are filled with entry level TP-Link or equivalent switches and this brand is trying to convince people to buy it to improve audio (or video) transmission over their home network? :darthsmile:

The real world use cases for such a device are non existent.
Snake Oil Full Power.
 
Apr 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM Post #9 of 34
This confirms hearing optical as slightly better than the other protocols for transmitting files. Cheers!

If it is converted back, maybe the upstream digital noise is taken out. Obviously I know very little about this subject. :)
 
Apr 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM Post #10 of 34
Pointless.
Most IT rooms and data centers are filled with entry level TP-Link or equivalent switches and this brand is trying to convince people to buy it to improve audio (or video) transmission over their home network? :darthsmile:

The real world use cases for such a device are non existent.
Snake Oil Full Power.

I already know you never tried any networking tweaks ever ever. Can’t assume it’s snake oil until you’ve tried it. You should learn out there in the world why would a switch have a sound instead of thinking in absolutes like a sith
 
Apr 16, 2025 at 11:22 AM Post #13 of 34
Would the SFP port not be better utilised as as a clean output port. Or include 2 SFP I/0

Not a lot of streamers use SFP. A clean Ethernet is definitely sufficient enough though
 
Apr 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM Post #14 of 34
But to convert it to optical you should already be able to filter out noise or else you convert it too.
And if you can remove it before going optical then it's already removed. I deeply miss the reasoning here.
No, electrical noise is not in the digital signal, it's transferred over the copper conductors along with the digital. The audible problem isn't due to the digital signal noise. It's due to the electrical noise coming from up the chain along the wires. This is stuff like hum other noise coming through when nothing is playing.
 
Apr 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM Post #15 of 34
No, electrical noise is not in the digital signal
We agree the noise is electrical and this signal is converted to optical, to get there you need to remove the noise or else you convert it too.
If you can identify the noise and remove it you don't need the optical stage anymore. No one seems to be able to give a simple response to
a very simple question.
 

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