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Melco/Buffalo Announces Availability of HD Music Library in USA

$2,000 for N1A model audio storage solution deliversing digital music without computer

Melco, the audiophile division of Japanese computer peripheral company Buffalo Inc., announces the availability of its high resolution digital music storage solution for the United States, the High Definition Music Library.

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The first available model, the N1A, is a purpose-built network music storage system that requires no network set-up, simplifying the process of accessing high resolution digital music. Featuring audiophile-grade components combined with simple data transfer and protection software, the High Definition Music Library is for consumers and businesses that demand reliable audio file storage with play back quality.

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To ensure the quality audio listening experience, the High Definition Music Library was designed to include high-end Hi-Fi components. The solution features audio-grade HDDs, separate power supplies for internal and external data communications, rigged fascia and chassis, and dedicated network player, LAN, expansion and backup rear-mounted connections. Each component was thoughtfully incorporated into the design process to optimize data integrity and to remove any possible interference and noise.

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As the dedicated digital music library became a necessity for audio enthusiasts and professionals, our parent company Melco saw an underserved market relying on conventional music storage solutions that compromised the overall audio listening experience,” said Matt Dargis, COO, Buffalo Americas, Inc.In response, Melco launched a two-year project led by a group of committed audiophiles to design a reliable audio storage solution that offered the best in play-back quality. Melco was founded in 1975 as an audio equipment manufacturer so ‘audiophiles for audiophiles’ is in our DNA. We are proud of the resulting High Definition Music Library.

Additionally, through an exclusive deal with specialty audio distributor The Sound Organisation, users in the United States can tap experienced retail support when purchasing the very best in audio equipment.

We are pleased to be working with Melco to feature its High Definition Music Library in our digital audio storage portfolio,” said Steve Daniels, president, The Sound Organisation. “Given our vast experience in the home audio components market, consumers and audio retailers alike in the United States can expect the highest sales and service support the industry has to offer.

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High Definition Music Library benefits and features:

  • Dedicated LAN port for direct link to the network player

  • Two audio-grade HDDs for 4TB of total storage capacity

  • USB 2.0 expansion port for easy scalability up to 12TB

  • USB 3.0 port for simple, fast plug and play backup

  • Light-piped Ethernet ports to remove possibility of interference and noise

  • LAN LED off function for the highest possible data integrity

  • Separate power supplies for internal and external data communications to reduce interference

  • Precision ultra-low jitter data clock to eliminate data jitter at the source

  • No web server or computer required for setup with informative OLED front panel display and navigation buttons

  • Pre-installed media server with no configuration required

  • Insulation feet to shield from external influences

  • Only 15s to fully power-on; 5s to power off

  • Ships in both silver (HA-N1AH40) and black (HA-N1AH40-BK) models

The High Definition Music Library N1A model has an MSRP of $1,999.99 and is available.

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