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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: S38 Version available. Please, see our specific ad.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 N50 H60 - FULL WIDTH DIGITAL MUSIC LIBRARY & STREAMER (Includes 6 Tb HDD)FULL-WIDTH DESIGN, SOLID-STATE BENEFITSStepping up from the half-width entry-level N100, the N50-H60 (6TB HDD) bridges the gap with exceptional performance and pricing. The next step is to the N50-S38 (3.84 TB SSD) which is Melco’s first full-width library to benefit from an advanced SSD (solid state) hard drive. The 3.84 TB SSD drive at the N50’s heart, brings the benefits of solid state storage and playback to discerning music lovers wanting a full-width (43 cm) solution to complement existing audio devices.Based on the original N1A library, the new N50 brings contemporary features and the latest Melco expertise to a classic design aestheticFEATURESSpecially selected HDD and SSD drive for audio performanceHigh-quality positive-click front panel buttonsCrystal-clear easy-read low-noise OLED display3x USB 3.0 ports for easy back up, expansion and DAC connectivityEasy music importing from flash, CD or HDD drivesIEC mains inlet with true electrical ground to define the source component as ground point Internal power-line noise filterNew PCB, layered rigid SSD mounter and feetMade in JapanSPECIFICATIONSMusic storage1 x specially selected 6TB HDD, or1 x specially selected 3.84 TB SSDNetwork connectivityLAN Port-Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T),Dedicated PLAYER portGigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T),DHCP server in isolated modeUSB connectivityUSB 2.0 port USB DAC-dedicatedUSB 3.0 backup portUSB 3.0 expansion portUSB 3.0 port for music importing and CD drivesUSB 3.0 front panel port for importing and DACsUSB 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 DSDMarkerless DSD supportDSD to 32 bit PCM conversion selectableGapless DSD supportOLED displays player sample ratePower supply100-120 VAC, 220-240 VACSize 436 x 62 x 352mmWeight 7 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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