Melco S100 Audiophile Network Switch

Melco S100 network switch. This one is branded "Dela" as it was marketed in Japan, but an S100 complete with original packaging and literature. Unit is in Excellent to mint shape. If you haven't the experience of an improved switch designed specifically for audio, you'll be shocked at the improvement. Melco is one of the pioneers in this area and the reviews on the S100 are excellent. From the Melco website...

The Melco S100 is quite an unusual architecture compared to an IT dataswitch.

There are four 100Mb RJ45 ports – these provide the best audio quality.

There are four 1Gb ports – these are ideal for PC connectivity, and are ideal for the Roon Core processor which generates high traffic flow. Two additional SFP ports allow for connection of optical fibre for components such as Lumin that support it.

Key to creating a stable and resilient data stream for extreme Hi-Res streaming is
the Packet Buffer and S100 has 1.5MB of buffer capability to deal with erratic external connectivity. Mechanical stability contributes to system performance and the S100 is built on a rigid steel chassis with total screening provided by the totally metal enclosure which matches Melco Audiophile NAS components.
Power supplies are external to the S100 giving good isolation and allowing for future upgrade to external linear power supplies. Mechanical stability contributes to system performance and the S100 is built on a rigid steel chassis with total screening provided by the totally metal enclosure which matches Melco Audiophile NAS components.

Audiophile techniques are used in the power supply implementation with a bank of audio-grade capacitors to ensure the lowest noise environment.
Power supplies are external to the S100 giving good isolation and allowing for future upgrade to external linear power supplies.