# DELA USB-DAC Player

> Music library and streaming player for DELA/MELCO products with USB audio. (iPhone/iPad app by DELA Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dela-usb-dac-player/id1438720535 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DELA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438720534)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dela-usb-dac-player/id1438720535/reviews.md

## What is DELA USB?

This free App is designed for the DELA/MELCO Music Library Products with USB Audio Device. 
This is one of the apps for selecting and controlling playback on Music Library with USB Audio Device.
It also supports streaming playback from Qobuz/Tidal and Internet radio playback.
If a USB audio device is recognised, you can also play it on your iPad itself.

- Select Music inside Music Library and play it 
(Gapless Playback for internal drive)
- Music inside your iPad, TIDAL/Qobuz/vTuner Internet Radio and NAS can be played also.
  (Due to operating environment dependencies, gapless playback is not guaranteed in these cases.)

* If you need an App to control a Network Player (Streamer) connected to Music Library, this App is *NOT* suitable - Please consider using the app recommended by your network player brand or mConnect Player HD app. 
* When using this app, set the USB-DAC playback settings control mode to UPnP/DLNA compliant mode or hybrid mode. This app cannot be used in playlist mode or Roon Ready mode.
* iPad Horizontal Screen Mode only is supported

iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
DLNA is a trademark of Digital Living Network Alliance.
UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnP Forum in the United States and other countries.
TIDAL is a trademark of TIDAL MUSIC AS.
Qobuz is a trademark of XANDRIE SA.
vTuner is a registered trademark of Nothing Else Matters Software, Ltd.

## Key features

- Music library playback
- USB audio device support
- TIDAL/Qobuz streaming
- Internet radio playback
- Gapless playback (internal drive)
- iPad playback

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dela-usb-dac-player/id1438720535/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tres bien.

*2025-05-10, version 1.24*

Fonctionne très bien sur un iPad récent pour contrôler mon Melco.

### 1/5 — Melco: klanglich gut, Bedienung und Kompatibilität schlecht

*2024-05-30, version 1.21*

Melco, das wird so nix …
Auch nach fast 10 Jahren schafft ihr es nicht, Euch problemlos und anwenderfreundlich in die typischen Installationsumgebungen zu integrieren…

Um nur auf eines von vielen Problemen hinzuweisen: App funktioniert in einer vorhandenen iOS-Umgebung sowas von überhaupt nicht …

### 1/5 — Geht grade so…..

*2024-01-17, version 1.20*

Bin auf einen Melco Player umgestiegen. Komme softwareseitig von Audirvāna. Bedientechnisch ist die Melco APP ein riesengroßer Rückschritt. Scheint mir eine Kopie des Mplayers zu sein. Die App läuft stabil, bietet dem Anwender aber wenig Möglichkeiten der Individualisierung.
Korrektur vom 17.01.2024:
Beim Umschalten eines Titels aus der lokalen Bibliothek zu einem Qobuz Titel stürzt die App in 9 von 10 Fällen ab.

Am meisten fehlt mir die Coverbildansicht als Alternative zur Listenansicht, sowie die weiterführenden Verknüpfungen, z. B. aus einen aktuellen Album heraus den Künstler anzuwählen und sich weitere Alben anzeigen zu lassen. Die App wirkt mir irgendwie anspruchslos und für so ein hochwertigen Player nicht angemessen.

Alleine die schlechte App würde mich in Zukunft von einem Kauf dieses Players abhalten.

### 2/5 — Petites précisions

*2023-11-17, version 1.20*

Petites précisions pour le développeur
Sur iPad :
 l’appli plante quand on passe sur d’autres appli et que l’on revient sur Melco.
Si on reste sur l’appli Melco cela fonctionne mieux.

### 1/5 — Absolutely worst app ever

*2023-06-18, version 1.18*

Love the Melco, first class bit of kit and true Hi end sound. for yrs Melco didn’t have an app to control their products, was surprised that a high quality product such as this relied on third party control apps. To start off I used 8 ball, the same as the dealership that sold me the Melco did. Then moved to Linn app, great. Eventually Melco released their own app.. At last, …. what a disappointment, their own app cannot find their own equipment on its network. Worked intermittently for a few months then got progressively worse, now cannot find its own server, spoke to Melco, they suggested a couple of changes in settings, WORSE, now can’t ever find my Melco. Have to ask why do they bother making this product when they can’t even be arsed to provide a simple app to control it, you need the app or the server is little better that useless. If I bought a high end pre amp and the remote did not work I would send it back and demand my money back. This could not care less, you bought it now sort out a way to make it work yourself attitude is shameful, what is the point of giving a free dedicated app that does not work. My old 8 ball finds it immediately, ditto the linn, but they are designed for other equipment and each have drawbacks. SORT YOURSELVES OUT MELCO, PROVIDE A WORKING CONTROL APP OR STOP MAKING SERVERS AND RIPPING PEOPLE OFF, SIMPLE AS. Only gave it a one star review as their is no option to give a zero.

### 1/5 — Melco app

*2023-06-02*

It still is bad..had to use this for a few yrs now..still garbage..can’t get on internet to listen to qoboz

### 2/5 — Still not good enough

*2023-04-01, version 1.17*

I installed the latest version today and its worse than the previous!
I am a visually disabled user using Voiceover. Buttons are not labelled which is a major hindrance.
When using and it discovers my DAC, it raises the Voiceover volume to an unacceptable level.
The latest release speaks unnecessary text every time one reads a line in the app which is frustrating.
Please test the app thoroughly before releasing!
Andrew Booth

### 1/5 — Useless

*2022-05-16*

Completely unable to find its own Melco server. Multiple other apps succeeded.  Mconnect, on which it is based works really well and finds both available renderers and other servers easily. Lumin, Auralic LightningDS, Arcam Musiclife all find the Melco server. The only one that fails is its own app. Waste of time.

### 1/5 — Crash Bang Wallop!

*2022-03-21, version 1.13*

Have now had two Melco units, two iPads (note cannot run App on an iPhone), three routers and three different houses. Melco App crashes most times I start using, especially on Qobuz. This has been going on for two years. Also, my new iPad just won’t see my Melco. Thinking of ditching Melco, maybe for Auralic. Don’t want to buy Chinese but, hey, if their App works, then sold!

### 1/5 — Melco MacOS

*2021-12-05, version 1.10*

Melco make fantastic prodcuts and I use the top of the range player. However this app is not helpful in the slightest. I have reverted to using VLC until Melco make an app worthy of their amazing products. Hopefully they will have a better app in MacOS soon.v

## Frequently asked questions about DELA USB

### What devices is DELA USB-DAC Player compatible with?

DELA USB-DAC Player is exclusively designed for iPads. It requires a DELA/MELCO Music Library Product with a USB Audio Device for full functionality.

### Can I play music from my NAS with DELA USB-DAC Player?

Yes, DELA USB-DAC Player supports playing music stored on a NAS, in addition to your Music Library, iPad, TIDAL, Qobuz, and vTuner Internet Radio.

### Does DELA USB-DAC Player support gapless playback?

Gapless playback is supported for music stored on the internal drive of your Music Library. However, gapless playback is not guaranteed when playing music from TIDAL, Qobuz, Internet Radio, or NAS due to operating environment dependencies.

### What playback modes does DELA USB-DAC Player support?

When using this app, ensure your USB-DAC playback settings are in UPnP/DLNA compliant mode or hybrid mode. It does not support playlist mode or Roon Ready mode.

### Is DELA USB-DAC Player suitable for controlling Network Players?

No, this app is not suitable for controlling Network Players (Streamers) connected to a Music Library. For such purposes, you should consider using the app recommended by your network player brand or the mConnect Player HD app.

### Does DELA USB-DAC Player have advertisements?

No, DELA USB-DAC Player is a free application and does not contain advertisements.

### How often is DELA USB-DAC Player updated?

The latest version of DELA USB-DAC Player is 1.26, last updated on November 11, 2025. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What is the age rating for DELA USB-DAC Player?

DELA USB-DAC Player has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.29 — 2026-07-07

- Fixed bugs.

### 1.28 — 2026-06-08

- Implementation of new function of “My Live Internet Radio”.
- Implementation of new function of playlist import/export.

### 1.27 — 2026-04-14

- Fixed issues for changes in TIDAL server.

### 1.26 — 2025-11-11

- Fixed bugs.

### 1.25 — 2025-08-18

Reflects the change of company name on 1 April 2025 and the change of brand name announced on 1 July.
You can continue to use this app with MELCO brand products too.

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