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Melco N100
October 2020
|What Hi-Fi
Melco’s background in computer storage and network products pays dividends in this talented piece of kit
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Music server | 2,50,000
Most audio specialists have a tough time breaking into the network audio sector. With their expertise in traditional analogue electronics or mechanical engineering, the world of hard drives, network protocols and the associated software engineering is often way outside their comfort zone.
The obvious solution, one taken by all but the largest companies, is to partner with a specialist that can do all these things and buy-in a complete, configured, ready-made module to do the job. It was much the same in the days of compact disc, where most specialist hi-fi companies ended up buying in the transport, display and associated software from the likes of Philips or Sony.
But Melco is a different proposition. It’s essentially the hi-fi wing of Buffalo – a huge player in the computer world, known for its storage solutions and network products – and that gives the Melco N100 something of an advantage.
Crucial software
The N100 packs 2TB worth of storage (around 3000 CDs, less with higher-res recordings) and includes both the MinimServer and TwonkyMedia server software. Knowing how important it is to get the right metadata tagged onto your music files, Melco also includes dedicated software that references multiple databases to ensure that every file is categorised as accurately as possible, with specific treatments for the requirements of different types of music.
For example, in classical music where multiple works are included on a single album, it’s important to identify them as well as the album. The same applies to information about the composer.
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