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Offered is „Melco N50 S38“ by DELA as exhibit from the category „Digital Sources (CD/DVD/Streamer...)“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5095570529 ends on 20.10.2026 at 06:09 o'clock.
This is a fair-to-slightly-strong ask for the current used market, and it sits just above the €4,432 median and within the tight €4,401–€4,464 comparable band. At €4,499, it is only a touch above the 75th percentile, so I would not call it cheap, but it is still close enough to market to be reasonable rather than ambitious.
Timing matters here because this is an established network player rather than a fast-moving current-gen churn item, so value depends more on condition and completeness than on chasing the newest release. Melco units are well-regarded for quiet, polished digital library playback and can be a meaningful upgrade in a serious system, especially if the listing includes original accessories and the unit has been cared for; at this price, a clean, well-kept example is a sensible buy.
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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