MELCO S1, £12,500

Lotus comments:

“The S1 is one of those standout, once every 5 years products. In a good system with high transparency the effect is remarkable, taking things so much further than the already formidable S10. A streaming system is only ever as good as the incoming feed and the S1 is transformative, imbuing the music with so much more of everything … refinement, fine detail, expression, tonal accuracy and richness, it does it all. A set of the new Stillpoints Ultra 1 underneath takes it further again as will an additional high quality clock. It is set to be the heart of many of our future builds and a cornerstone in our showrooms for all customer demonstrations.”

The S1 is Melco’s flagship data switch, meticulously crafted for high-end audio performance. Building on our expertise developed through the S100 audio network switch, the separate linear power supply model S10, and the premier Music Library N1, the S1 represents the pinnacle of our innovation. The S1 is equipped with a fully designed main board that incorporates unique features tailored specifically for high-end network audio. This ensures optimal performance and unparalleled sound quality, allowing you to experience your music like never before.

With our innovative link speed selector and various connector options, users can easily tailor the S1 to create the perfect network environment for their audio systems. Whether you’re a casual listener or a dedicated audiophile, the S1 provides the flexibility you need to achieve the best possible audio experience. Elevate your listening experience with the S1 Flagship Network Switch—where cutting-edge technology meets exquisite sound quality.

    • Link Speed Selector
      Uniquely, the Melco S1 gives the user the 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 the 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.
    • Rear panel link / Act LEDs can be disabled by the button on the rear panel.
    • External clock input
    • Professional grade Neutrik RJ45 connectors assure reliable connectivity. The internal electronics are built around dedicated audio-optimised technology with high grade internal NDK clock, and low noise linear power supply with condenser bank, as used in the Melco N1 Music Library.

Ports
4 x SFP+ (No.1-4, 10Gbps/1Gbps/OFF selectable)
7 x RJ45 (No.5-11, 1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps/OFF selectable)
USB 2.0 (for power supply only)

Output Current
SFP+ Port (4 Ports Total): Max. 1.8 A (DC 3.3 V)
USB Port: Max. 0.9 A (DC 5 V)

Clock Input
BNC, 10MHz, 50Ω, 0.5–5 Vpp

Power
Dedicated 12 V toroidal separate power supply

Size 440 x 82 x 353 mm (W H L)

Weight Approx.14 kg)