The Reiki Audio OpticalBridge brings noise-free networking to users with wired Ethernet connections. There is no need to lift carpets or floorboards to replace your existing Ethernet cabling; a short optical connection will provide the same benefit as a longer one, as noise cannot cross an optical connection. You will, of course, need two SFP port-equipped devices for your optical link: either a pair of OpticalBridges or, if you have an SFP port-equipped router or switch upstream, one OpticalBridge installed just before your streamer. Every OpticalBridge comes with very low noise SFP module 0.5m or 1m Single Mode optical cable 0.5m and 1m CAT6 Ethernet cables to connect the output unit to your streamer 5mm milled and ceramic-coated aluminium case Audiophile quality circuitry: high-quality components, well laid out, including discrete Ethernet Port magnetics Internal silver-plated OFC wiring with PTFE insulation One Ethernet port One SFP port One grounding post (optional use) No LED’s, no pinholes External low noise PSU Weight-specific isolation feet OpticalBridges have our unique dual shielding, which adds copper lining to the class-leading 5mm milled aluminium case. We also apply additional copper shielding to the SFP port and use selective RFI/EMI-absorbing materials to deliver the best possible performance at this very last stage of the audio chain before your streamer. Plus or PRO? The Plus models include an iFi iPower ultra low noise PSU for a modest price increase (and cheaper than buying one elsewhere at RRP). The PRO is our ultimate model and comes with one of our custom-designed fully linear PRO linear PSUs. Our shop includes the following pre-configured OpticalBridge: · OpticalBridge PRO/PRO Extreme - 2x OpticalBridge units, 2x PRO linear PSU Each OpticalBridge unit comes with the required SFP module, and each pair of units comes with a 50cm or 1m single-mode optical cable. We assemble by hand and try to maintain a sufficient stock of all models for immediate dispatch; if we do not have stock of your chosen model(s), we will let you know within 24 hours. Non-stock orders should be shipped within 3-4 weeks. Thanks for your understanding. OpticalBridge Unit: W120mm x D138mm x H33mm inc feet Weight 700g PRO PSU: W250mm x D138mm x H70mm Weight 2.75kg A word on grounding Many audiophiles swear by the importance of effective grounding of all their system components; our experience suggests the difference is system-dependent but we wanted to ensure that our OpticalBridge units not only makes grounding easier for those committed to its use but also provides for future flexibility; you don’t have to use the grounding post at all but it’s there if you change your mind. While the case of an AC-powered device grounds to earth as standard, via the earth wire in its AC mains cable, most DC-powered devices do not. The OpticalBridge grounding post makes it easy to ground its aluminium and copper chassis; you can use a grounding wire such as our RakuGround+ or RakuGround PRO to connect the unit to the grounding post on our PRO PSU (effectively making the Optical Bridge case an extension of the PRO PSU case), to a grounding box, or to a grounding plug (these are typically yellow plugs which fit into a wall socket and the only metal pin on them is the earth pin).
