Bluesound Vault 2i Network Hard Drive CD Ripper and Streamer
Rip it. Download it. Store it. The VAULT 2i lets you rip all your CDs rapidly in bit-perfect, high-resolution formats. Store thousands of tracks on its internal ultra-quiet 2TB hard-drive that doubles as a network NAS drive. Hook up the VAULT 2i to your existing gear, pair it with a set of powered speakers or stream your digital music collection in studio-quality to Bluesound players all over the home.
- Store thousands of tracks on the VAULT 2i’s 2TB internal hard drive
- Rip your CDs in FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, and many other formats
- 1 Type-A port for USB connection to add your personal music collection
- Innovative 1GHz dual-core ARM Cortex processors
- Easily connect to wired home network for flawless streaming
- Control music wirelessly with the intuitive BluOS Controller app
- Stream your music libraries to multiple Bluesound players throughout the home
- Connect Bluesound to your Amazon Echo with the skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.*
- AirPlay 2* lets you play music or podcasts from speakers throughout your house — all in sync.
Lossless
Featuring an ultra-quiet, low power consumption 2TB hard drive, the VAULT 2i lets you easily rip all your CDs in lossless high-resolution FLAC, space-saving MP3, and everything in between. Giving users the ability to directly access their downloads, iTunes library and other content from any NAS drive via the USB port, the VAULT 2i provides endless possibilities when it comes to storing your music collection.
No Computer Necessary
Once setup on your wired home network the VAULT 2i allows you to access and share your entire music library, and stream it to any Bluesound player, all without a computer. A powerful Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 processor allows the VAULT 2i to effectively multi-task while streaming to multiple rooms with flawless playback.
The Power of BluOS
Take control of the most versatile music streamer with the easy-to-use BluOS Controller app. With the ability to play and store audio from multiple streaming services, Internet radio stations and podcasts, as well as rip your CDs, the VAULT 2i becomes yours to command with just a few simple taps on your mobile device or tablet. Seamlessly access and share your digital music library with the BluOS Controller app and stream it in studio quality sound to multiple rooms in your home.
All-Access Pass
The VAULT 2i uses your home network and sets up quickly. With advanced Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, the VAULT 2i ensures that there are no skips or delays even when streaming high-res audio files. Play music in perfect sync or play music simultaneously to any Bluesound speaker in any room. With an array of analog and digital input and output options, the VAULT 2i can also connect to your existing powered speakers, allowing you to take your music to the next level.
Multi-Room Magic
As a state-of-the-art network hard drive, the VAULT 2i allows listeners to view and control their music library on all Bluesound players directly inside the BluOS Controller app. Whether you’re streaming from a cloud music service, podcast, Internet radio station, or even your personal music collection stored on a USB, the VAULT 2i delivers a truly innovative multi-room experience.
Specifications
| Supported File Formats: | MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS |
| Hi-Res Formats: | FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF |
| Storage: | 2TB internal ultra-quiet hard-drive with low power consumption |
| Rip Formats: | FLAC, MP3 (320kbps), WAV selectable |
| CD: | Slot-loading mechanism for ripping standard audio CDs |
| Native Sampling Rates: | 32 - 192 kHz |
| Bit Depths: | 16, 24 |
| Supported Operating Systems: | Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10Apple Macintosh 7-10 |
| THD+N: | 110dBA |
| Distortion: | 0.005% |
| DAC: | 32-bit, 192kHz |
| Free Internet Radio: | TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, Slacker Radio |
| Supported Cloud Services: | Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, HighResAudio, Murfie, JUKE, Napster, KKBox, Bugs,Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine |
| Integration Partners: | Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon, Amazon Alexa Skills*, AirPlay 2* |
| Album Art: | JPG |
| Note: | *Some services, features and technologies will be available soon with a firmware upgrade |
| Network: | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| USB Host: | 1 x Type-A (USB memory sticks, Fat32/NTFS)1 x Type-B (mini) for servicing |
| Audio In: | Combo - TOSLINK / 3.5mm |
| Audio Out: | Analogue RCA stereo with FIXED optionCoaxial RCATOSLINK digital opticalHeadphone 3.5mm stereoSubwoofer RCA12 Volt trigger out |
| Bluetooth Quality: | Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD wireless built-in |
| Bluetooth Connectivity: | Two-way (transmit & receive) |
| Power: | Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100 - 240V AC) |
| Mobile Operating System: | BluOS - Free Android and iOS App (Google Play & Apple App Store) |
| Pushbuttons: | Simple top-panel touch controls |
| Control: | IR learning remote capability |
| Processor: | Dual-core ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz |
| Unit Weight: | 1.84 kg / 4.05 lbs |
| Gross Dimensions: | 220 x 90 x 192 mm8.7 x 3.54 x 7.55 in |
| Power Consumption (Idle): | 22 watts |
| Accessories: | 2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)Universal AC power supplyStereo RCA cableStereo 3.5mm mini-plug to RCA cableEthernet cable |
| Storage Environment: | -10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity |
| Operating Environment: | 0° C to 40° C |
| Finish: | Available in White or Black Matte |
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