Melco N1zs-2 Ultra High-end Music Library File Server 2tb Ssd W

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MELCO N1ZS-2 Ultra High-End Music Library file server 2TB SSD w ext CD ripper ME 03 MS N1ZS NZ$14,995.00 ea (incl. GST) Melco N1Z/2 is the flagship of the new Mk2 series. True audiophile source components designed for both Ethernet connected Players (Streamers) and for connection to a USB connected DAC. The N1Z/2 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. Twin power supplies with additional capacitor banks with audio grade film capacitors isolate the HDD from the data processing, and multiple stages of noise reduction and isolation ensure the quietest possible environment for the sensitive electronics. A precision low jitter clock handles the data flow whether to the USB-DAC or the Ethernet player. The drives are mounted on massive non-magnetic foundation plate, and the N1ZS2 uses 2nd generation SSD which is quite unlike IT SSD which seriously compromise sound quality. These custom SSDs are format as RAID 0 for optimum sound quality. Operation of the N1Z is very convenient, with a dedicated Neutrik USB 2.0 port for a DAC, and then 3 USB 3.0 ports for Easy backup, Easy Expansion, Easy Import of CD or from USB drives, Easy Play without import from USB drives or CD loader so that a legacy CD collection can benefit from the latest DAC technology. All without any requirement for a PC or any IT type devices. MELCO = True Plug & Play - not Plug & Pray.... CONSTRUCTED AS A PURE AUDIOPHILE SOURCE COMPONENT: - Heavy aluminium extrusions, bead blasted to a beautiful anodised finish - High stability noise eliminating H cross-frame construction for mechanical integrity - Single press power button – same as Hi-Fi components and unlike any IT device - Comfortable front panel buttons with positive click for easy operation - OLED display to reduce internal noise - Rear USB 3.0 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. - TAOC vibration isolating feet MELCO DIRECT STREAMING MUSIC + MELCO ETHERNET PURIFIER: - Dual Ethernet ports - dedicated PLAYER port and LAN port - Direct Mode allows N1 to connect to Player without any Router (Melco gives IP address to Player) - 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 [email protected] +64 7 838 8661 www.audioreference.co.nz Page 1/5 MELCO DIRECT STREAMING MUSIC: Unlike PC based systems, Melco has a dedicated PLAYER port. This allows connection directly to the network Streamer or Player without any data switch in the signal path which would damage the music data. This direct connection concept we call Direct Streaming Music – DSM – and it is unique to Melco as in conjunction with the Ethernet purifier between the LAN and PLAYER ports DSM ensures that the Player receives only clean and accurate data, all packets are timed with low-jitter precision and all unwanted traffic is blocked. LAN lights can be disabled for highest possible data integrity. There are two methods of operation – Network Mode is the default and allows a Tablet connected to the Wi-Fi to control the player as normal. But for ultra-pure music playback DIRECT MODE can be selected – in this case there is no need for any external Ethernet or IT components, and the Melco acts as DHCP server to the Player. Browsing and control is then from the player front panel. Conventional Streamer connected to dataswitch and NAS - streamer receives unwanted traffic. MELCO LOCAL USB-DAC PLAYER: - Simply connect a USB-DAC to the connected port to use the N1Z/2 as Player and Transport - Play Local stored music, Network music from UPnP player, Streaming Music (requires Android Tablet), USB Music and CD - Control and music selection from the front panel OLED display - Control from your favourite iOS or Android App MELCO CLEAR and DYNAMIC POWER SUPPLY: - Low noise 30W x2 medical grade power supplies and capacitor banks with audio grade film capacitors - Dedicated supply for SSD / HDD and signal processing electronics to isolate noise - 3 pole IEC mains inlet with noise filters maintain a noise free environment. Signal ground terminal defines the N1Z as the system source - Revised internal wiring harness and noise isolation INTERNAL DISC DRIVE: - N1ZH/2: large capacity SFF HDD (2x 3.5" 3TB RAID 0,1, Spanned) - Latest low noise and low vibration SFF design - HDD is mounted on heavy non-magnetic foundation within an isolated compartment of the H frame and is powered by dedicated SHDD power supply MELCO SOFTWARE: Melco N1/2 series 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. MELCO - AUDIO FILE IMPORT: - Direct Hi-Res Music Download - Simply add your existing account ID and password on the front display, then purchase music on the vendor web site. The Melco will automatically download any pending music purchases and will also apply CRC check to ensure no data corruption. - No need for a download computer with risk of data corruption and need to then move the music from the PC to the Melco. - Download High-Res Music direct to Melco Digital Music Library. - Current download partners: HIGH RES AUDIO.COM (Germany): https://www.highresaudio.com/ OTOTOY(Japan): http://ototoy.jp/top/ (not available outside of Japan.) IMPORT COMPATABILITY: - CD-DA/CD Extra/Mixed-Mode CD are supported. - Gracenote Metadata and High Resolution Cover-Art - Support for DATA Disc [email protected] +64 7 838 8661 * Cover-Arts can't be copied/moved www.audioreference.co.nz Page 2/5 - Imported CD is automatically placed into import_CD folder for easy music management. - Menu items allows for setting of CD loader offsets for bit perfect import. - Direct Play Function A CD loaded into the optical drive offers choice to IMPORT or PLAY. Selecting PLAY - the N1 functions as a high-end CD player allowing use of the latest USB-DAC technology with control from the Melco front panel and informative display on the front panel OELD.* SUPPORT for USB/CD/DVD/BD DRIVES: Melco will import or play music from a USB connected optical drive. Optical drive is automatically recognised - no setup or configuration. - COMPATABLE CD DRIVES Pioneer, BDR-S09J-X Buffalo, BRXL-16U3 Other Drives may work with N1. Please check with your dealer. - COMPATABLE USB DRIVES: BUFFALO HD-PNF Series Other USB 2.0/ 3.0 USB drives may work with N1. Please check with your dealer. MELCO - LOCAL USB DAC PLAYER: (MELCO Direct Local Play & MELCO Markerless DSD Playback*) - The Local USB-DAC player can be used in the same manner as the Network Player. The Local USB-DAC player is simply controlled from a UPnP Control App on a Smartphone or Tablet on the network. The App discovers the N1 - DAC as a Digital Media Renderer or Player on the Network as soon as a DAC is connected to the N1. - The N1 is connected to various Hi-Fi USB-DAC using a standard USB lead. >Link to compatibility list - The N1 Local USB-DAC Player supports PCM up to 384 kHz / 32 bit, and DSD up to 11.3 MHz Quad DSD. - Automatic sample rate adjustment to match the capabilities of the connected DAC - e.g. 192 kHz is automatically down sampled to play on a 96 kHz capable DAC. - Automatic conversion of DSD to 32 bit PCM for USB DAC that does not support DSD. (Manual setting in the Menu) - The Playlist can be stored either on N1 (Mode 1) to allow the playlist to be maintained even if the App is out of contact, or the Playlist is stored on the App (Mode 0) when the App requires it. (Confirmed App: Kinsky, Bubble UPnP) - The Melco Local USB-DAC player can be easily controlled by your favorite UPnP control Point (App). - The Melco Local USB-DAC player will play Music stored on open shares on the Network in addition to music stored on the Melco. - Gapless playback is supported. (WAV FLAC AIFF ALAC) - Melco Direct Local Play - browse and play music directly from the front panel of the Melco without any requirement for an App or Ethernet connection.* - MELCO Markerless DSD Playback (Not DoP) - New "Alternative renderer (Beta)" play mode added. Supports DSD native playback when connected to a compatible USB DAC supporting native DSD.* MELCO SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION and OPERATION: - No PC required for setup and installation - no specialist knowledge needed. - Pre-installed media server - no configuration required. - Supports multiple specialised media servers - currently shipping with Twonky 7 with DSD support. - Informative OLED front panel display - displays current streaming track data, system status, and setup. - Simple menu navigation structure and track selection. MELCO SUPPORT FILE FORMAT: Support file?LAN?:DSF, DFF, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, AAC, MP3, WMA, OGG, LPCM Support file?USB?:DSF, DFF, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, AAC Sampling frequency?LAN?:44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176K, 192K, 384K, 2.8M, 5.6M, 11.3M Sampling frequency?USB?:44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176K, 192K, 384K, 2.8M, 5.6M, 11.3M *Support bit: 16-32bit(PCM), 1bit(DSD) Features - 2nd Generation Audio Grade SSD [email protected] +64 7 838 8661 www.audioreference.co.nz Page 3/5 - Heavy brass non-magnetic SSD foundation - Dedicated Neutrik USB-DAC port - Dual Power Supplies - New capacitor bank with audio grade film capacitors - New silver/black aluminium case - New processing logic (precision slow data writing and accurate high speed data retrieval) - Self integrity check · Melco has been made to be easy to use, no need for computer knowledge. True Plug & Play not Pray! MELCO SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION and OPERATION: - No PC required for setup and installation - no specialist knowledge needed. - Pre-installed media server - no configuration required. - Supports multiple specialised media servers - currently shipping with Twonky 7 with DSD support. - Informative OLED front panel display - displays current streaming track data, system status, and setup. - Simple menu navigation structure and track selection. - Melco has been made to be easy to use, no need for computer knowledge. True Plug & Play not Pray! - One touch backups. - One touch rips. - Can play CDs directly from the external drive (but not sound as good as ripping first) - USB to external DAC is Driverless! Total DAC compatibility with virtually all DACs. - Requires a wired Ethernet connection to your wireless router with connection to the Internet. - The Melco can be configured to Import (RIP) bit perfect in either uncompressed FLAC or WAV. We suggest that WAV sounds best. Metadata works with both formats. - Grace notes supplies meta-data, album art etc. - Can correct meta-data for old rips, imported LP music, etc. plus more through Song Kong for Melco program. - An external USB CD/DVD Drive (for ripping CD’s) is shipped with every unit. (Note - Cleaning and treating CD’s before ripping results in retained higher sound quality). - N1A & N1ZH have 2x 3Tb 3.5” HDD (hard drives) included. They can be configured in RAID array to be 3Tb or 6Tb according to your requirements. (Note- Swapping the drives for others will void warranty and swapping them for typical SSD (IT style) drives will make the unit sound worse, not better, because Melco tailors for the drives). (Note - the only SSD solid state drives that sound superior are their own unique in house manufactured Melco AUDIO drives as unsed in N1ZS, which read/write very slowly and work very different to standard computer drives). - Best sound quality through control by another Player using Ethernet connection. - Use any uPNP program to control Melco if going direct to USB DAC or use the program that the Player uses in Player mode. - Melco filters unwanted data packets, electrically isolates the Ethernet ports, medical grade internal power supplies. - Purpose MELCO custom made motherboard and unit with sound quality top of mind, it is not a PC motherboard. Specifications Drives - Audio Grade SSD 2x 1TB Support file (Server) - DSF, DFF, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, AAC, MP3, WMA, OGG, LPCM Support file (Player) - DSF, DFF, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, AAC Sampling rate (Server) - 44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176K, 192K, 384K, 2.8M, 5.6M, 11.3M Sampling rate (Player) - 44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176K, 192K, 384K, 2.8M, 5.6M, 11.3M Bit rate1 - 6-32bit (PCM), 1bit (DSD) Media Server - Twonky Media Server Terminals: LAN (1000BASE-T) Player (1000BASE-T) Backup (USB 3.0, rear panel) Expansion (USB 3.0, rear panel) USB3.0 (rear panel) [email protected] +64 7 838 8661 www.audioreference.co.nz Page 4/5 USB-DAC (USB 2.0, rear panel) Dedicated ground terminal Power supply unit - (separated units) 1. For Main Board Devices 2. For SATA Disk Devices 30W x 2 with capacitor bank Case - Thick aluminium case Size - 350 x 75 x 370 mm Weight - 8.5kg Link http://www.audioreference.co.nz/product/melco-n1zs-2-ultra-high-end-music-library-file-server-2tb-ssd-w-ext-cd-ripper [email protected] Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) +64 7 838 8661 www.audioreference.co.nz Page 5/5