Recently, the most popular product for digital streaming in the market is the Switch network switch. There is no other reason. As long as you have personally experienced any fever-level Switch, you will be attracted by the sound improvement it brings. It is originally digital. The streaming brand, Melco Audio from Japan, also recently released the fever-grade network switch S100, priced at NTD 58,000. Why is Melco, backed by the powerful computer brand Buffalo, launched later than other brands on the market? I think it has something to do with the spirit of the Japanese tortoiseshell. It is not best not to publish it.
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There are a total of 10 network interfaces on the rear of S100, two of which are SFP fiber interfaces. What is more special is that the network interface of S100 has two speeds. The network interfaces 1~4 on the left are pure 100M/Fast Ethernet, and on the right The network interface of party 5~8 is 100M/1000M/Gigabit Ethernet.
Why keep the slower 100M? Because Melco has undergone constant comparison and audition,It is found that audio equipment such as DAC has better sound at 100M transmission, As for the 1000M interface, it is suitable for PC or Roon Core and other equipment that focuses on data processing. During the evaluation period, I also followed the original manufacturer’s recommendations to connect the Roon Core-installed NAS to the 1000M interface, and the DAC and Music Server to the 100M interface.
Generally, the operating LED lights will flash when the network interface is in operation. There is a button in the middle of the back of the S100 to turn off these LED lights.The original manufacturer also recommends turning off the LED, which will improve the sound quality.
Melco S100 Switch network switch focus
● A network switch specially designed for audio, Melco backed by the powerful brand Buffalo.
● All metal body effectively isolates EMI/RF interference.
● Half Size is available in two colors: silver and black.
● 10 network interfaces, two are SFP fiber interfaces, and 8 RJ45.
● There are two speeds in the zone, pure 100M/Fast Ethernet and 100M/1000M/Gigabit Ethernet.
● The power supply uses six audiophile capacitors.
● LED light off function.
● Made in Japan, designed and produced in Japan.
● Sound features: Fully improved, with more delicate sound quality and lower noise.
● Matching suggestions:
(1) Connect according to the instructions of the original factory, and you will get better sound.
(2) Turn off the LED indicator when listening.
(3) If you want to upgrade further, you can replace it with a linear power supply.
● Dimensions: 215 x 61 x 269 mm, weight: 2.5Kg