FLAGSHIP MELCO S1 AUDIO NETWORK SWITCH LAUNCHED

Featuring a host of connectivity and set-up options, the Melco S1 Audio Network Switch has been designed as an adaptive network switch for audiophiles.

Japanese digital HiFi brand Melco has announced the flagship Melco S1 Audio Network Switch.

MELCO S1 AUDIO NETWORK SWITCH

With new dedicated electronics, this pre-programmed managed switch is designed to ‘extract the best possible audio performance regardless of the network connectivity or architecture’.

CONNECTIVITY

Offering a combination of four SFP+ ports and seven RJ45 ports, all with front panel user configuration of link speed, the Melco S1 will accommodate Optical SFP+, Copper SFP+ Direct Attach (for example Melco C1) and all standard RJ45 interconnects.

LINK SPEED FINE TUNING

The Melco S1 gives the user capability to fine tune each data port for Link Speed directly from the front panel in real time. The front panel buttons mirror the back panel layout with each port having a single button to select Link Speed, which is confirmed by colour coded feedback of the button illumination.

In this way, the user can configure the status of each port for the environment and hardware that it connects to. Additionally, any unused port can be selected to be OFF, releasing processing power for the remaining active ports.

Rear panel Link / Act LEDs can be disabled to increase sound quality, and there is also a convenient rear panel power-only USB connector for accessory devices, such as a Wi-Fi adapter or ADOT audiophile-grade optical fibre isolation kit.

CLOCK INPUT

There is also an external 10MHz clock input for future upgrade potential. Professional grade Neutrik RJ45 connectors are used for reliable connectivity and the internal electronics are built around dedicated audio-optimised technology with a high grade internal NDK clock, and low noise linear power supply with condenser bank as used in the Melco N1 Music Library.

Also similar to the N1 is the extremely ridged chassis, which combines thick steel with aluminium panels.

Alan Ainslie, General Manager of UK Distributor ADMM

“Building on the technology developed for the S100 and S10 switches has created what we feel is the ultimate no compromise platform for digital audio aficionados. The S1 switch further enhances Melco’s reputation as the experts of digital music technology, and we know that those that experience it will be just as enthralled as we are.”

MELCO S1 SPECIFICATIONS

Ports: 7 x RJ45 | 4 x SFP+

1 x USB2.0 5V

DC power only – no data

Link Speed: RJ-45: User configurable 10/100Mb/s, 1Gb/s

SFP+ : User configurable 1/10 Gb/s

DC Outputs: SPF+ Port: (4 ports total): Max 1.8A (DC 3.3V)

USB Port: Max 0.9A (DC 5V)

Clock Input: BNC, 10 MHz, 50 ohm, 0.5 – 5Vpp

Power supply: Pre-set 220-240 V AC or 110-120 V AC dependent on locality

Size: 440 x 82 x 353mm

Weight: 14kg (appx)

MELCO S1 PRICING

Available now in black or silver, the Melco S1 Audio Network Switch has an SRP of £12,499 / €13,999.

HiFi PiG Says: A new flagship network switch from Melco, firmly in the High End price bracket.