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OpticalBridge PRO/PRO Statement

£5,950.00

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The Reiki Audio OpticalBridge PRO/PRO Statement consists of an OpticalBridge Servant PRO for the input side and a copper-lined OpticalBridge Master PRO for the output side with TWO custom-designed PRO fully linear power supplies. In practice, it is best not to stack the two PRO PSUs on one another as shown because the isolation feet on the lower unit may become over-compressed. It is absolutely fine to install one or both OpticalBridge units on top of one of the PRO PSUs as these are much lighter devices.

We assemble by hand and try to maintain sufficient stock of most models for immediate despatch; 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.

Note the grounding posts which allow the OpticalBridge units to be grounded to the chassis of its respective PRO PSU. The PRO PSU is grounded internally to earth via the earth pin of the IEC outlet but the grounding post can be used to attach the chassis to a grounding box or other grounding system if you use one.

Each PRO PSU comes with a quality DC cable (GX16-2 to 2.1x5.5mm barrel) to connect it to the optical unit. An unshielded 60cm RakuDC+ cable is supplied as standard; our store contains longer cables and/or allows you to upgrade to the shielded RakuDC PRO.

Our experience suggests that most audiophiles prefer to use a premium AC power cable; PRO PSUs are therefore not shipped with a stock mains cable as this would either sit in a drawer or be disposed of.

The Reiki Audio OpticalBridge brings no-noise networking to those using ethernet wired connections. There is no need to lift carpets or floorboards to replace your existing ethernet cabling; a short optical connection will give just as much benefit as a longer one, as noise cannot cross an optical connection.

Designed to be installed just before your streamer to ensure that the latter receives the cleanest possible signal, each OpticalBridge consists of two OpticalBridge units: one on the input side to convert the ethernet signal to optical and one on the output side to convert that optical signal back to ethernet. We made a deliberate design decision to maximise isolation by using two self-contained cases; this also makes the OpticalBridge incredibly flexible in its configuration as you can upgrade the input and output sides independently should you wish to do so.

Every OpticalBridge unit includes

  • very low noise SFP module

  • 0.5m Single Mode optical cable to provide the bridge between the units

  • 0.5m and 1m CAT6 ethernet cables to connect the output unit to your streamer

Every OpticalBridge PRO unit includes:

  • 5mm milled and anodised 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

OpticalBridge Masters 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 make selective use of RFI/EMI absorption material to provide the best possible performance at this very last stage of the audio chain before your streamer.

OpticalBridge Servants enjoy the same 5mm milled aluminium case as our Master units but omit the copper lining and EMI absorption present in the Master. These additions have far more impact on audio quality at the output side of the OpticalBridge and this allows us to offer the OpticalBridge Servant at a lower price than the Master. Due to overwhelming demand for the copper-lined Masters, Servant Optical units are now only available as part of this Bridge.

Optical Master Unit: W120mm x D138mm x H33mm inc feet Weight 700g

Optical Servant Unit: W120mm x D138mm x H33mm inc feet Weight 675g

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 Optical Bridge 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 Optical Bridge grounding post makes it easy to ground its aluminium and copper chassis; you can use a turntable or other grounding wire 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).