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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed BoxWe are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. Shipping price to any other country is an estimate. Please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: This product is factory set for 230V. If you need a different voltage, please message us.Note 4: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 5: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.MELCO N5 - DIGITAL MUSIC LIBRARY & STREAMER (Includes 5 Tb HDD)The Melco N5 Digital Music Library is the next generation of the acclaimed Melco concept for extreme sound quality from both music stored within the N5, networked music, and external streaming services when used with a USB-DAC.All Melco Digital Music Libraries play music into either Network Streamers or will play into USB-DAC, and can also be configured to operate without an Ethernet network.Melco N5 features all-new electronics, with a new mainboard, high grade low noise internal linear power supply and extensive pro-grade connectivity.Mechanical construction contributes to sound quality by minimising vibration and resonances, with isolating HDD mounting, robust steel panels and substantial aluminium components, and TAOC cast iron feet.FEATURESSelected 5TB HDD drive with Melco HS3 (Highly Stable Storage System) mounting to optimise sound qualityPro-grade Neutrik ethernet connectorsEthernet SFP port for optical LAN connectivityPro-grade Amphenol USB connectors2 x USB 3.0 ports and 1 x USB 2.0 port for easy backup, expansion and DAC connectivityEasy music import from CD, USB flash drives orHDD drivesMinimServer or Twonky UPnP server or Roon Endpoint selectableSongKong metadata editorSPECIFICATIONSMusic storage1 x selected 5TB HDD with Melco HS3 mountingNetwork connectivityLAN Port-Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T),Dedicated PLAYER port, Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T),SFP Port (1000 mbps MAX)USB connectivityUSB 2.0 port USB DAC-dedicated2 x USB 3.0 port assignable as Import, Backup, DAC or expansion(1 port rear and 1 port front panel)USB player file support: DSF, DFF, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF and AACUSB player sample rate support16-32 bit (PCM) to 384 kHz:- auto downsample to suit connected DACsGapless PCM support1 bit (DSD) to 11.3 MHz Quad DSD, Markerless DSD support, Gapless DSD supportDSD to 32 bit PCM conversion selectableOLED displays player sample rate and metadataPower supplyPre-set 220-240 V AC or 110-120 V AC dependent on localitySize 440 x 77 x 353mmWeight 10kg
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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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