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Melco S100/2 Network Switch 99% new, Melco/Dela S100/2 network switch for audio system. Dela and Melco are referring to the same company in Japan, local use the name of Dela instead. No box but comes with all original accessories including universal power supply (110V-220V). The second generation S100/2 data switch creates an ideal low-noise environment for networked music libraries to operate in, helping to deliver the best possible sound performance. Compared to an ordinary IT data switch, the S100/2 offers extraordinary architecture, with two 100 Mb RJ45 ports for the best audio qualit
Unknown condition makes this harder to bless, and at A$2,600 the asking price looks ambitious rather than sharp. New S100/2 units have been sold around the A$2,500–A$3,000 mark in Australia, so a used one needs to be notably clean, complete, and preferably with box and PSU upgradeability to justify much of a premium over that.
That said, it’s a well-regarded switch in Melco’s audio network range: quiet, purpose-built, with 100Mb ports for streamers and 1Gb ports for core/network gear, plus SFP for fibre setups. If it’s genuinely immaculate and includes the original accessories, it may suit someone chasing the Melco sound-tuning approach; otherwise, I’d want a better price before jumping.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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