The Melco N1A/2 EX ia a dedicated music storage device for high resolution audio without the need for a PC.
Melco N1 and N1/2 are audiophile grade source components to access, store and deliver Hi-Res Digital Music without any of the compromises of computers and their peripherals. They are both music store and UPnP server for ethernet connected streaming solutions, and are also a source for a USB connected DAC. When connected to an USB-DAC, the internal player can be controlled directly from the front panel as well as by network App.* The USB-DAC player supports DSD as both DoP and as Markerless DSD (Not DoP). There is no need for a PC in order to setup or manage the system and there is no data switch or IT device in the signal path to come between you and your music.
N1A/2 is a development of the N1A to further improve sound quality especially for USB-DAC users. A dedicated Neutrik USB 2.0 port connects to the DAC for optimum sound quality. Internally there are many detailed improvements to further reduce internal noise including a new capacitor bank to isolate the medical grade power supply, a new higher current 3 pole IEC connector with true ground and a built in power supply noise filter. Newly selected HDD with vibration isolating cradles ensure a new low level of vibration combined with capacity increase. (EU 2 x 3TB = 6TB, USA 2TB x2 = 4TB). A front panel USB 3.0 port makes importing from USB stick or USB drive very convenient and is in addition to 3 rear USB 3.0 ports for Easy Backup, Easy Expansion, Easy Play and Easy import.
Large capacity HDD (EU model: 2 × 3TB, US model: 2 × 2TB)
Selected low vibration 3.5ich HDD
Floating HDD mount with Silicon Rubber dampers
Single press power button – same as Hi-Fi components and unlike any IT device
Comfortable front panel buttons with positive click for easy operation
Front USB 3.0 port
OLED display to reduce internal noise
Rear USB3.0 ports – BACKUP, EXPANSION USB-DAC or Easy Import from Flash drive, CD drive or HDD
3 pole IEC mains inlet with true electrical ground to define source component as ground point, and internal power-line noise filter
Dual Ethernet ports – dedicated PLAYER port and LAN port
Direct Mode requires no LAN connection and the N1 manages the Ethernet Player and gives IP address without router
RJ-45 with low noise light pipe LED indicators
Micro miniature high performance network pulse transformers
Audio grade ultra-low jitter internal data clock
High data integrity and precision low jitter clock buffer
FPGA voltage control system
60W PSU for LAN and SSD & USB related device
Multiple low noise voltage regulators
3 wire IEC with ground
