“This is a great-sounding digital front-end with all the fuss and flab removed… It’s remarkably clean, open, and engaging.”
— David Price, StereoNET (UK)
Leading UK audio publication StereoNET has reviewed the MELCO N100 music library and D100 CD drive, with seasoned audio critic David Price delivering high praise for the system’s performance and minimalist footprint. The article is provocatively titled “Size Is Not Important,” pointing to the compact size of the N100—but also to the outsized impact it delivers in high-end digital playback.
Review Summary
David Price’s review presents the N100 and D100 as a streamlined, high-performance digital front-end that doesn’t compromise on sound quality despite its modest size. He describes the sound as “spacious and smooth, yet detailed and rhythmically engaging,” praising its ability to retrieve subtle textures and dynamics without introducing digital harshness.
The D100, when paired with the N100, is recognized as a precise and audiophile-grade CD ripper and transport. Price notes how it delivers results that rival high-end streamers and disc players, making it ideal for serious listeners wanting the best from their CD collections.
He summarizes the experience as “plug and play—with serious sonic results.”
Read the full review on StereoNET – click here.