
There are various details in a HiFi streaming system that might affect the audio quality. One essential factor pertaining to the goal of pursuing ultimate sound quality is an extremely stable power source. The Forester F2 is designed for music lovers who want to discover their system’s true potential and pursue the finest audio quality possible.
Recommended Application & Setup
1. The Compact Setup:
Connect and power the streamer, switch, and storage expansion (with standalone power).
- Streamer, Munich M1 (or M1T) : 5V-2A port
- Network Switch, Bonn N8: 5V-1A port
- Storage Expansion, Expander E1: 12V-1A port
- Use different DC cables (Use Bastei series, the 5V and 12V ones respectively, learn more)
2. An Extra-Upgrade for the HiFi Ethernet Network:
F2 is a great premium option to further upgrade the power of Bonn N8 Pro, an advanced audiophile network switch.
- Simply connect the Audio Network Switch Bonn NX and Bonn N8 Pro DC-power port (Labeled as “External 12VDC Input”) to the F2’s 12V-1A port for the stable power supply.
- Use different DC cables (Use Bastei series, the 5V and 12V ones respectively, learn more)
3. Powering the HiFi NAS:
Roon Core Server / HiFi NAS, Plus An Upgraded External Power Supply.
F2 is capable of stably powering both Rhein Z1, Rhein Z1 Plus, Munich MU, and Expander E1 concurrently.
- 12V-3A port for Music Server Rhein Z1, Rhein Z1 Plus; Music Streamer Munich MU.
- 12V-1A port for Word Clock Genesis GX and Storage expansion (with option of 8TB and 10TB storage), Expander E1.
- Use different DC cables (Use Bastei series, the 5V and 12V ones respectively, learn more)
Product Specification
| Available Color | Black / Silver |
| Power Input | IEC (AC) 115-230V or 120-240V, 1.5A at max |
| Power Consumption | 100W at max |
| Power Output |
- (DC) 12V/3A plug x 1, 5.5 x 2.5 mm - (DC) 12V/1A plug x 1, 5.5 x 2.5 mm - (DC) 5V/2A plug x 1, 5.5 x 2.1 mm - (DC) 5V/1A plug x 1, 5.5 x 2.1 mmv - USB Ports* * The same set of USB ports and DC plugs of 5V output cannot be connected simultaneously. (The two sets share the same current output) |
| LED Indicator |
Output Status x 4
- Green light means power on and the condition is stable - Red light means over current protection activated and power off - No light means no power input Output Over Temperature x 2 - Yellow light means over temperature protection activated - No light means temperature is normal or no power input |
| Dimension |
200(W) x 111(H) x 200(D)mm 7.88(W) inch x 4.38(H) inch x 7.88(D) inch |
| Weight | 4.2 KG / 9.3lbs |
| Temperature |
Operating: 0 ~ 35 °C (32 ~ 86 °F) Storage: -20 ~ 70 °C (-4 ~ 158 °F) |
| Humidity |
Operating: 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing) Storage: 5% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Document Download | 🗎 F2 Quick Start Guide |