(10-Jan-2016, 10:00)octaviars Wrote: In Japan there seems to be other companys that looks very much like Melco inside but a little bit better to me.
HFAS1-H40
HFAS1-S10
As to the higher cost, twin SSD device I learned through my listening tests that build quality and inclusion of SSD's (and higher cost power supplies) does not necessarly equate to better (or appreciably better) sound. The Lumin A1 build is impressive compared to the Melco N1A, although I found the sound quality of N1A as good as Lumin or Aurender. Audio forums are plentiful with people gloating over component size, build quality and price. Check out audioshark.com forum where serious ego massaging is held as routine and natural. The Melco N1A with twin HDD's is quiet in operation and right up there in sound quality with other digital players at double the price.