Bluesound VAULT 2i 2TB Network Hard Drive CD Ripper & 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
    Ask for the music you want to hear and control it with Amazon Alexa*.
    AirPlay 2* lets you play music or podcasts from speakers throughout your house — all in sync.


AUDIO FILES FOR ENTHUSIASTS

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.

MULTI-ROOM EXPERIENCE

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, 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*
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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)

22 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