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Offered is „Melco S100 Netzwerk-Switch, inkl. Farad Netzteil + Kabel“ by Various / Other as second-hand device from the category „Ethernet switches“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5866735666 ends on 19.10.2026 at 10:16 o'clock.
The €1,950 asking price for the Melco N100 is fair, sitting just above the median of €1,922 from recent comparable EUR listings (25th percentile €1,862, 75th percentile €2,078). This is not a bargain, but it reflects solid market value for a well-regarded used music server.
The Melco N100 is prized for its fan-less design, built-in storage (2TB or 5TB HDD), and support for high-resolution formats like DSD and gapless playback. It delivers superior digital playback when paired with a capable DAC, making it an excellent entry point into dedicated music servers. With original-owner condition and likely included accessories, this clean listing represents a worthwhile buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking reliable, high-fidelity streaming.
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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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