Bluesound VAULT 2i High-Res 2TB Network Hard Drive CD Ripper and Streamer (Black)

Description

VAULT 2i

High-Res 2TB Network Hard Drive CD Ripper and Streamer

Rip it. Download it. Store it. The VAULT 2i lets you rip all
your CDs in bit-perfect, high-resolution formats or copy your existing music
library to the VAULT 2i’s hard drive. Hook it up the to your existing sound
system, or pair it with a set of powered speakers and stream your digital music
collection in studio-quality.

• Store
  thousands of tracks on the VAULT 2i’s 2TB internal hard drive.

• Rip
  your CDs with bit perfect precision.

• USB
  ports to backup and restore 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.

• Control
  it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller

• 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 wireless stereo
  components throughout your house — all in sync.

AUDIO FILES FOR AUDIOPHILES

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, TO ALL YOUR MUSIC

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.

COMMAND YOUR MUSIC WITH VOICE

With skills and support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
and Apple’s Siri, you can easily connect your Bluesound Player to the
corresponding app and enjoy hands-free voice control of
personal music libraries, streaming services and more using simple, streamlined
commands. Select a track, play your favorite playlist, pause or skip a song,
and even say which room you want to listen to music in. A quick and easy to way
control your music, voice control brings you a whole new way to experience
music throughout the home.

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

AUDIO

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
Plays music from network shares on the following desktop
operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista 7-10, Apple Macintosh 7-10

Performance
THD+N – 110dBA

Distortion – 0.005%

DAC
32-Bit, 192kHz

Free Internet Radio
TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise,
LiveXLive, Radio.com

Supported Cloud Services
Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz,
HighResAudio (VAULT Required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE,
SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream

Voice Control Integrations
Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant Skills

Integration Partners
Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron,
roon, Airplay 2

Album Art
JPG

NOTE:
*Some services, features and technologies will be available
soon with a firmware upgrade

CONNECTIVITY

Network
Gigabit Ethernet RJ45

USB Host
1 x Type-A port for connection to USB memory sticks (Fat32
or NTFS formatted) and supported peripherals

1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing

Audio In
Combo – TOSLINK / 3.5mm

Audio Out
Analog RCA Stereo with FIXED option

Coaxial RCA

TOSLINK digital optical

Headphone 3.5mm Stereo

Subwoofer RCA

12 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 – 240AC)

USER INTERFACE

Mobile Operating System
BluOS – Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google
Play and Apple App Store

Pushbuttons
Simple top-panel touch controls.

Control
IR learning remote capability

GENERAL

Processor
Dual-Core ARM^® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz

Unit Weight
1.84 kg / 4.05 lbs

Gross Dimensions
220 x 90 x 192 mm

8.7 x 3.54 x 7.55 in

Power Consumption (Idle)
11 Watts

Accessories
2x AC power cords (Europe & North America)

Universal AC Power Supply

Stereo RCA Cable

Stereo 3.5mm mini-plug to RCA Cable

Ethernet 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