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The N1Z EX is constructed as a true Hi-Fi source component with heavy anodised aluminium chassis sections bead blasted to a delightful finish, and with an internal rigid H frame to isolate vibration and isolate the various sections of the hardware
At £2,990, this sits essentially on top of the £2,989 median and just above the £2,994 75th percentile from your recent GBP comps, so it reads as fair to slightly firm, not a bargain. It is priced right in the middle of the current used market, with no obvious discount baked in.
That still makes sense for a Melco N1Z/2 in excellent condition: these are well-regarded as quiet, audiophile-grade music servers with a strong reputation for solid network isolation, stable playback, and a genuinely “hi-fi first” approach to digital source quality. If the unit is complete, clean, and from a careful owner, the appeal is in buying a respected server without having to gamble on a rougher example; at this level, provenance and included accessories matter more than chasing a tiny saving.
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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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