“It’s one of the few components I’ve reviewed that left me with a sense of loss when I had to pack it up.”
— Jason Kennedy, The Ear (UK)
A recent review published by The Ear—a respected UK-based hi-fi review platform—has high praise for the MELCO S1, calling it “the ultimate streaming accessory.”
Veteran audio journalist Jason Kennedy took the S1 through its paces, offering a detailed evaluation of its sonic impact, design philosophy, and performance in high-end digital audio systems.
Review Summary
Without overstating conclusions, Kennedy describes the S1 as a component that meaningfully enhances digital playback, especially in revealing the full potential of streamers and DACs. He highlights how the S1 improves “timing, detail, and atmosphere,” and notably enriches musical engagement across genres—from classical and jazz to electronica.
While some may assume a high-end storage device might make only marginal differences, The Ear’s review positions the S1 as transformative: offering clearer imaging, more nuanced textures, and lower noise floor when integrated into premium systems.
About the Reviewer and Publication
Jason Kennedy is a long-standing figure in the UK hi-fi scene, known for his discerning ears and honest, experience-based commentary. The Ear itself has built a reputation for in-depth, music-first equipment reviews, making its endorsement of the S1 especially noteworthy.
This review reaffirms the S1’s role not just as a data storage unit, but as a serious upgrade for discerning digital audio listeners. As Kennedy puts it, “it revealed just how much musical detail can be masked by conventional IT gear.”
Read the full review on The Ear – click here.:
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