14-Aug-2016, 18:08
(14-Aug-2016, 12:55)Confused Wrote:(14-Aug-2016, 12:07)Filip_B1d Wrote: Has anyone:
1. Compared Melco N1A and N1ZH, is there any SQ reason to buy the more expensive model?
2. Compared Melco performance via USB vs Ethernet connection on Devialet?
1. Almost certainly, yes. If you read this thread from the beginning there is a comparison of the sound quality difference between the N1A and the N1Z, and the N1Z come out on top, as you might expect. I had a very quick listen to the N1Z vs the N1ZH. To be clear, this was a one track back to back test so hardly definitive, but the conclusion was that the N1ZH was marginally better, by an absolute fraction, maybe. They were certainly close! So I am guessing the difference to the N1A will remain similar. For a more definitive answer to that written on this forum, I think you would need to listen for yourself.
2. I do not think it is possible to run a Melco direct via Ethernet. To do this you would need to load the AIR software onto the Melco, and AIR is only available as Mac and Windows software.
Thanks Confused,
I've heard from my Melco dealer that N1Z is significantly better than both N1A and N1ZH. Tested in two hiend systems based on MSB digital front-end and Vivid Giya G3.
Also checked, Melco definitely has possibility to play music on Dev through LAN port. This connection "should" sound the best, said the dealer
I just wanted to hear from other Melco users, since I'm targeting N1ZH, N1Z is out of my budget.
Again, Melco was revelation for me, just if it had better functionality app. Ripping CDs with new firmware (through usb CD/DVD drive) is also great thing.
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