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Owned from new and in excellent unmarked condition. Comes with original packaging, instruction manual and mains lead. Collection preferred from TW12 (near Kingston-upon-Thames).
At £1,100, this Melco S-100/2 is a genuine bargain compared to the obvious alternative: the current retail price of £2,099 for a new unit, which makes this listing nearly 47% below new cost. Even against recent used listings like the S-100/1 at £1,885 and the Melco S-100 (non-/2) at roughly £1,350, this price sits well below the typical used range, marking it as a strong deal for a well-regarded audiophile data switch.
The S-100/2 stands out for its 1.5MB buffer and 10 optimized network interfaces, including dual SFP fiber ports that isolate noise and stabilize data flow for critical streaming. Its reputation for clean, stable audio delivery makes any clean, original-owner unit at this price a compelling buying opportunity, especially when paired with the included cables and accessories noted in the listing. No caveats are needed here; this is a rare chance to own a top-tier network switch at a fraction of its new value.
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Melco, standing for Maki Engineering Laboratory Company, traces its origins to 1975 in Nagoya, Japan, where audiophile Makoto Maki founded the brand amid the vibrant audio scene. Starting with a retail outpost called the Mel Shop in the Ame-Yoko Radio Center, Maki overcame early financial hurdles by fostering a community for enthusiasts, blending commerce with innovation. This heritage of passion and perseverance propelled Melco from modest audio manufacturing into a powerhouse, eventually evolving into the Buffalo group while retaining its audiophile roots.
The brand's early focus centered on high-fidelity components, most notably turntables that redefined music reproduction standards upon their 1980 UK debut. After pivoting to computer peripherals, Melco revived its hi-fi legacy around 2014, now specializing in audiophile-grade networked audio solutions. These include music servers, NAS drives, Ethernet switches, and digital streamers, engineered for seamless hi-res playback without the pitfalls of standard computing gear.
Positioned firmly in the high-end niche, Melco commands respect among discerning buyers for its rigorous R&D and uncompromised digital source performance. Revived products echo the excellence of its vintage forebears, earning accolades from hi-fi press and solidifying its role as a boutique leader in streaming and storage. Collectors and modern streamers alike value its Japanese precision, now under DELA Inc. for its 50th milestone.
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