What are Network Music Players?

Innuos, Melco, and Roon Labs each offer premium network music players with unique approaches to delivering high-quality audio streaming. Together, these brands cater to audio enthusiasts looking for refined listening experiences, each offering distinct hardware or software elements that enhance the performance of networked music streaming.

Known for combining server, streamer, and CD ripping capabilities, Innuos players emphasize ease of use, versatility, and high-fidelity audio. They run on custom-built hardware and software, including a user-friendly app, and integrate with various streaming services, including Roon. The Innuos lineup includes models like the Zen and Statement series, tailored for audiophiles and home listeners.

 

Focused on audiophile-grade network storage and playback, Melco products are designed to work seamlessly in high-resolution digital audio setups. Melco players emphasize low-noise design, custom software, and high-quality materials to minimize jitter and interference. They also offer direct playback from NAS and USB storage without relying on a computer, ensuring minimal signal degradation.

 

Roon stands out with its sophisticated, music-focused software ecosystem. It doesn’t produce hardware players directly, but its Roon software is compatible with a wide range of high-end audio devices. Roon’s advanced metadata and DSP capabilities allow for immersive music discovery and sound personalization, and its software can stream to Roon Ready devices from brands like Innuos and Melco, integrating seamlessly into high-end systems.