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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: H50 Version available. Please, see our specific ad.Note 4: This product is factory set for 230V. If you need a different voltage, please message us.Note 5: 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 6: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.MELCO N10 H50 - TWO BOX DIGITAL MUSIC LIBRARY & STREAMER (Includes 3.84 Tb SSD)A TWO-BOX DESIGN WITH AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLYThe N10/2 is a two-box solution designed to improve sound quality by separating the unit’s power supply from the sensitive ‘head’ unit.A half-width design, like the entry-level N100, the N10/2 offers easy placement in the home, but with the sound quality benefits of the enhanced N10 solid aluminium chassis and upgraded internals, plus the linear power supply.Furthermore, the N10/s is available in two distinct varieties: a 5 TB HDD or a premium 3.84 TB SSD version.FEATURESHalf-width design benefitting from an external power supply for improved sound qualityThe ‘head’ unit has both newly designed internal electronics hardware and new operating software, with an improved PCBSolid aluminium casework (including the end cheeks) for freedom from vibrationComplex and rigid vibration-reducing internal chassisCrystal-clear easy-read low-noise OLED display2x rear USB 2.0 ports for easy backup/expansion and USB DAC connectivityDedicated Player and LAN ports for improved sound qualitySPECIFICATIONSMusic storageN10/2-S38 1 x 3.84 TB specially selected SSD on Melco HS-S2 isolation platformModelN10/2-S38B-E (Black, AC230V)N10/2-S38-E (Silver, AC230V)N10/2-S38B-EA (Black, AC120V)N10/2-S38-EA (Silver, AC120V)N10/2-H50 1 x 2.5-inch specially selected HDD 5TB on Melco HS-S2 isolation platformModelN10/2-H50B-E (Black, AC230V)N10/2-H50-E (Silver, AC230V)N10/2-H50B-EA (Black, AC120V)N10/2-H50-EA (Silver, AC120V)Network connectivityLAN Port-Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T)PLAYER portGigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T)DHCP server in isolated modeUSB connectivityUSB 2.0 Front panel x 1USB 2.0 Rear panel x 2Assignable as DAC, backup, import, expansionUSB 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 DSDMarkerless DSD supportDSD to 32-bit PCM conversion selectableGapless DSD supportOLED displays player sample ratePower supplyPre-set 220-240 V AC or 110-120 V AC dependent on localityLow-noise, linear power supplySize 215 x 61 x 269mm (W H L)Weight head unit Approx. 3.5 kgWeight power supply Approx. 5.0 kg
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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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