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The N1Z EX is constructed as a true Hi-Fi source component with heavy anodised aluminium chassis sections bead blasted to a delightful finish, and with an internal rigid H frame to isolate vibration and isolate the various sections of the hardware
The Melco N1Z/2 stands as the flagship music library in the Mk2 series, renowned for delivering best-in-class audio fidelity. The listed price of £2,990 is ambitious, sitting clearly above the 75th percentile (£2,537) from your database ground truth, and well above the median of £2,015. While new flagship variants like the N1Z/2EX now command £5,249 to £9,999, this used asking price exceeds typical market benchmarks for the standard N1Z/2, making it a tough deal unless the condition is demonstrably pristine.
However, if the listing truly reflects excellent condition, this remains a worthwhile buy for those seeking flagship sound without the new-unit price tag. The N1Z/2’s heavy anodised aluminium chassis and audiophile-grade engineering make it a top-tier source component, often paired with high-end streamers like DCS bridges. Its rarity as a used flagship, combined with potential original-owner care, offers meaningful upside. At this price, buyers should verify included accessories and storage health, but the product’s legacy sound quality justifies serious consideration for the right enthusiast.
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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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HiFi Forsale
Excellent
audio-markt.de
Good
DE
SoundTribe Asia
Dealer
Very good
SG
audio-markt.de
Good
audio-markt.de
Good
DE
Kleinanzeigen
Excellent
