Melco S1 Network Switch

The S1 is Melco’s flagship network switch, it shares the same style casework as the ranging topping player the N1.

Featuring 11 connections (4 SFP and 7 Ethernet) the S1 is the pinnacle of Melco’s knowledge and innovation.

I first saw the S1 at the Munich High End Show in May 2024, it wasn’t on display in the room, but was behind the scenes for dealers and distributors to view.

As with the N1 the build quality of the S1 is superb, it really does the part and I can imagine the S1 and N1 being a popular combination, that said the S1 clearly has  much wider applications, anyone who streams music and wishes to do at the highest possible standard the S1 will have relevance.

The mainboard in the S1 is bespoke and has several unique featured onboard to ensure it delivers the best performance, it also features a sizeable, over-rated power supply, superior to the power supply that comes with the 2 box S10 switch.

• Link Speed Selector
  Uniquely, 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 color 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 and internal electronics is built around dedicated audio-optimized technology with high grade internal NDK clock, and low noise linear power supply with condenser bank as used in the Melco N1 Music Library.