Melco

N100 is the half-sized model of MELCO music library which has 2TB hard disc drive and 3 x USB2.0 port. The full functioned model in the same size and design as MELCO CD drive "D100". It may be small in size but the performance is big. We feel this is the best sounding under $2500.00-$3000.00 server solution. The Melco music software is easy to use and stable. And we offer free support to Underwood Melco purchasers. 
 

Features

• Fine design both for rack-style and desktop use (215 mm)
• Aluminum front and top panel with hairline finish
• 2 mm steel sheet chassis for anti-vibration
• HDD is designed with anti-vibration system "HS-S²"(Highly Stable Storage System) under same concept as N1ZS/2A.
• LAN port for direct connection with player (no LED for status indication)
• USB2.0  x3 are compatible with USB-DAC, USB CD drive and USB storage such as USB HDD or USB flash memory. When the drive is connected, user can choose the purpose of the drive on the front display. (Import, expansion, backup, restore etc)
• Low C/N clock of NDK
• Power management system by FPGA for improved system stability.
• Fan-less design

Main functions

• 2.0TB 2.5''SFF HDD x 1
• Gigabit Dual Ethernet LAN port
• PC file sharing function
• DLNA/UPnP media server function with Twonky Server 8.5
• USB-DAC connection for USB playback - supports Gapless and DSD with DoP and Melco Markerless DSD.
• Automatic download of music files from Hires Audio.com, and other vendors to be announced, with file integrity check.
• CD import to local HDD using Gracenote Database.
• Backup and Restore of internal HDD – compatible with Melco N1 series.
• 215 x 61 x 269mm
• Net weight Appx. 8 pounds

USB Optical Disc Drive D100

The D100 embeds the most recent generation of Japanese hi end optical drive which reads CD and Optical Discs with great precision.

The MELCO branded circuit board is optimised from audiophile point of view to promise the highest quality transport and ripping of CD into N1.

It  can be turned off with the dedicated power switch.

The case is designed the same concept as most recent MELCO music library products.

2 mm thick under chassis supports the whole case with great rigidity.

Beautifully designed thick aluminum case is half size of N1A and fits most of desktop USB-DACs.

8.5lbs (almost 3x that of similar IT drives)

The MELCO Highly Stable Storage System holds the whole drive mechanism with their dedicated technology.

A dedicated PCB holds capacitors for the power supply and quality clock generator for better signal transmission.

TO HOST USB type B port is for N1 or PC to read the disc data.

TO DEVICE USB type A port is for USB-DAC playback with N1 USB Local playback function.

S-100 Data Switch
$2195.00

The limitation to the ultimate sound quality of digital music on anEthernet network is the network itself and the components used.IT components are low cost commodity items and are effective for PC dataand gaming etc. But they are simply inadequate for high quality digital music.One critical component is all digital music systems is the dataswitch which handles both the music data and control.The Melco S100 is designed and configured as an audiophile componentwithout any IT compromises..
 

The Melco S100 is quite an unusual architecture compared to an IT dataswitch.There are four 100Mb RJ45 ports – these provide the best audio quality. There are four 1Gb ports – these are ideal for PC connectivity, and are ideal for the Roon Core processor which generates high traffic flow. Two additional SFP ports allow for connection of optical fibre for components such as Lumin that support it. Key to creating a stable and resilient data stream for extreme Hi-Res streaming is the Packet Buffer and S100 has 1.5MB of buffer capability to deal with erratic external connectivity. Audiophile techniques are used in the power supply implementation with a bank of audio-grade capacitors to ensure the lowest noise environment. Mechanical stability contributes to system performance and the S100 is built on a rigid steel chassis with total screening provided by the totally metal enclosure which matches Melco Audiophile NAS components.

Power supplies are external to the S100 giving good isolation and allowing for future upgrade to external linear power supplies.

Network Digital Music Players – Streamers.The Ethernet network is the signal connectivity to every network Player or Streamer from the data-store or NAS.Similarly Streaming Services such asTIDAL and Qobuz originate in remote servers and connect to the network Player through the data switch. Any damage to packet data, timing, packet order, noise, or intrusive data, damages the overall musical performance. IT switches are optimised for speed and throughput – not data integrity. Melco S100, using the 100Mb ports achieves the best possible performance from every brand of network Player or Streamer regardless of the source. Melco S100 Specification  ConnectivityPorts4 x 100Mb/E RJ45 4 x 1000Mb/E RJ45 2 x Fibre SFP/LC Power12V 1 amp 5.7mm coaxSize215 x 61 x 269mm (W H L)Weight2.5kG
 

N50
$5,499.00