Advantages of this streamer

• Built-in 2 terabyte hard drive and CD slot-load drive for easy bit-perfect CD ripping.

• Compact design allows for easy integration into practically any system.

• Easy to use thanks to the BluOS app and direct connectivity for Spotify, TIDAL, AirPlay, Bluetooth and more.

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Take all the fantastic functionality and sound quality of the Bluesound NODE, and throw in a 2TB hard drive and CD ripper and you get the VAULT 2i. For the most convenient way to rip your existing CD collection in lossless format, look no further than the Bluesound VAULT 2i. You can also access the VAULT 2i’s hard drive over the network, allowing you to import your hi-res music into your VAULT 2i and the Bluesound ecosystem. This is one of our favourite pieces for those looking to modernize their existing CD collection and add the world of streaming audio to their system. Of course being a Bluesound piece, the sound quality of this unit is superb as well - would you expect anything else from a product at Creative Audio?

In Greater Detail

The Bluesound VAULT 2i is a network audio streamer with built-in hard drive storage that connects to your network either through a wired Ethernet connection or WiFi. It allows you to play music from a variety of online and local sources. It offers direct support for:

• Spotify Connect

• TIDAL Connect

• Roon

• Apple AirPlay 2

• Two-way Bluetooth aptX HD

In addition, through the BluOS app (available for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS), you can access:

• Amazon Music

• Deezer

• Neil Young Archives

• Qobuz

• Spotify

• Soundmachine

• TIDAL

• Tunify

You can also use the Bluesound VAULT 2i to access the following internet radio services:

• CALM Radio

• Sirius XM

• iHeart Radio

• LiveXLive

• Radio Paradise

• TuneIn

By connecting an external USB drive or through your local network via SMB file sharing, the Bluesound VAULT 2i can play back the following file formats:

• MP3

• AAC

• WMA

• WMA-L

• OGG

• ALAC

• OPUS

The Bluesound VAULT 2i also supports the following hi-res file formats, with bit depths of 16-24 and native sampling rates up to 192 kHz:

• FLAC

• MQA

• WAV

• AIFF

• MPEG-4 SLS

Also included are multiple audio inputs:

• TOSLINK digital

• Stereo analog

Combine the VAULT 2i with the full Bluesound family of products for an easy and affordable high quality multi-room audio system.

Sound Advice

• The Bluesound VAULT 2i will sound great right out of the box, but it will sound even better after 50-100 hours of use.

• A wired ethernet connection is always recommended, if possible.

• We always recommend quality interconnect cable to get the most out of this component and your system.

Bluesound VAULT 2i Technical Specifications

We provide this information from the manufacturer for those who want to know or who find it interesting. In our opinion, however, you shouldn’t pay too much heed to technical specs. How a component reacts to test tones in a lab bears little relation to how it will sound at home playing music, a far more complex and nuanced signal than any test tone. Knowledge is power and the best knowledge is not how a component ‘sounds’ to a computer, but how it sounds to you.

Connections

Network
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz)
Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000 Mbps

Audio Input
Mini TOSLINK/3.5mm Stereo combo x2

Audio Output
Analog RCA Stereo with FIXED option
Coaxial RCA
TOSLINK digital optical

Bluetooth
Bluetooth with support for aptX™ HD
Two-Way (transmit & receive)

Headphones
3.5mm Stereo Out
Wireless Bluetooth Out

Subwoofer
RCA Out
Network Pairing to PULSE SUB+

USB
Type-A Port for external drive connection (Fat32 or NTFS formatted)

Trigger
12V Trigger Out

IR Remote
IR Sensor Built In - front panel with IR Remote Learning
IR Input 3.5mm Jack

Power
Universal bi-pin AC cord input (100-240AC)

Audio

Supported Audio File Formats
MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS

Supported Hi-Res Audio File Formats
FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS

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

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

Native Sampling Rates
up to 192 kHz

Bit Depths
16-24

Performance
THD+N - 110dBA
Distortion - 0.005%

DAC
32-Bit, 192kHz

Software and Integrations

Operating System
BluOS

App Controller Operating Systems
iOS, Android, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10-11

Network File Sharing
SMB up to 200,000 track index

Album Art Supported
JPG, PNG

Internet Radio
CALM Radio, Sirius XM, iHeart Radio, LiveXLive, Radio Paradise, TuneIn

Music Services
Amazon Music, Deezer, Neil Young Archives, Qobuz, Spotify, Soundmachine, TIDAL, Tunify

Voice Control
Amazon Alexa Skills

3rd-Party
AirPlay 2
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Roon Ready

Control Systems
Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron

General

Finish Options
Black/White; Matte Satin Paint

Included 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

Product Weight
1.84kg/4.05lbs

Product Dimensions
220 x 90 x 192 mm
8.7 x 3.54 x 7.55 in