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.

The next generation. Built to be better in every way.

Introducing Bluesound Gen 2i. Re-engineered across the board to bring you bigger and bolder sound, more connectivity, and the latest WiFi and Bluetooth technologies, the ultimate wireless hi-res sound system now gives you even more ways to stream and enjoy music, movies, podcasts, and shows in clear high-fidelity.

Wireless Stereo Components

Our most advanced stereo components to date. More inputs for connecting to turntables and TVs. State-of-the-art DACs with Class D amplification. Dual-Band WiFi for blazing-fast streaming and zero loss in sound quality. Bluesound’s Gen 2i components have been completely enhanced, setting a new standard within the audio space.

Wireless Home Theater

Rich, cinematic acoustics for your TV and home entertainment. A Dolby-certified surround sound system when you connect rear speakers and a sub. Single HDMI connection for seamless connectivity and control from any remote. Enhanced Dialogue and Late Night listening modes deliver crisp, detailed sound without missing what was said or shaking the whole house.

Features

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.

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 (THD+N): 0.005%

DAC 32-Bit, 192kHz

Music Services & Internet Radio 23+ Click Here

Integration Partners Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon, Amazon Alexa Skills*, Airplay 2*

Album Art JPG

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

Connectivity

Network Gigabit Ethernet RJ45

USB 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 Input Combo - TOSLINK / 3.5mm

Audio Output 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

Push Buttons Simple Top-Panel Touch Controls

Control IR Learning Remote Capability

General

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

Unit Weight 1.84 kg

Gross Dimensions 220 x 90 x 192 mm

Power Consumption (Idle) 11 Watts

Accessories AC power Cord

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