Bluesound VAULT 2i Network Audio Player with 2TB HDD and CD Ripper (White)

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Bluesound VAULT 2i Network Audio Player with 2TB HDD and CD Ripper (White)
Key Features
  • Single-Disc Slot-Loading Design
  • Integrated 32-Bit, 192 kHz DAC
  • Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD / AirPlay 2
  • Works with BluOS Ecosystems
Enjoy audio from your local network, the internet, and CDs with the white Blusound VAULT 2i Network Audio Player. It supports the playback of multiple file formats over your wired network, plus Bluetooth compatibility for pairing with your compatible smartphone or tablet. For your optical media, it will play traditional CDs and can rip them onto the built-in 2TB hard drive in FLAC, MP3, or WAV formats. The VAULT 2i is controllable via the BluOS Controller app or by your Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri ecosystem. An Ethernet cable and various audio cables are included for instant connectivity.
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Bluesound Vault 2i Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Audio Files for Audiophiles
  • 3No Computer Necessary
  • 4BluOS Controller App
  • 5Access All Your Music
  • 6Voice Control
  • 7Surround Yourself with Sound
  • 8Free Internet Radio Supported
  • 9Supported Cloud Services
  • 10Additional Features

Enjoy audio from your local network, the internet, and CDs with the white Blusound VAULT 2i Network Audio Player. It supports the playback of multiple file formats over your wired network, plus Bluetooth compatibility for pairing with your compatible smartphone or tablet. For your optical media, it will play traditional CDs and can rip them onto the built-in 2TB hard drive in FLAC, MP3, or WAV formats. The VAULT 2i is controllable via the BluOS Controller app or by your Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri ecosystem. An Ethernet cable and various audio cables are included for instant connectivity.

Audio Files for Audiophiles
Featuring a quiet 2TB hard drive with low power consumption, the VAULT 2i lets you easily rip all your CDs in lossless high-resolution FLAC or WAV format, or space-saving MP3 format. Giving you the ability to directly access your downloads, iTunes library, and other content from any NAS drive via the USB port, the VAULT 2i provides virtually endless possibilities for storing your music collection.
No Computer Necessary
Once set up 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 on the same network, all without a computer. A dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor allows the VAULT 2i to effectively multitask while flawlessly streaming to multiple rooms.
BluOS Controller App
Take control of the VAULT 2i 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, and rip your CDs, the VAULT 2i becomes yours to command with just a few simple taps on your mobile phone 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.
Access All Your Music
With gigabit Ethernet connectivity, the VAULT 2i ensures that there are virtually no skips or delays even when streaming high-resolution audio files. Play music in sync, or play music simultaneously to any Bluesound speaker in any room on the same network. 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.
Voice Control
With skills and support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri, you can connect the VAULT 2i to the corresponding app and enjoy hands-free voice control of all your audio. Select a track, play your favorite playlist, pause or skip a song, and tell your virtual assistant in which room it should play your music.
Surround Yourself with Sound
The VAULT 2i lets you view and control your music library on all Bluesound players on the same network 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 drive, the VAULT 2i delivers a truly innovative multiroom experience.
Free Internet Radio Supported
  • 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
Additional Features
  • Select USB peripherals supported
  • Two-way Bluetooth connectivity
  • Simple top-panel touch controls
  • IR learning remote capability

Bluesound Vault 2i Specs

Hardware
CD Player
Slot Loading Mechanism
HDD Capacity
2 TB
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7 to 10
Apple Macintosh 7 to 10
Supported File Formats
Playback: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Hi-Res Audio Playback: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
CD Ripping: FLAC, MP3 (320 kb/s), WAV
Album Art: JPG
Supported Formats
FAT32, NTFS
DAC
32-Bit, 192 kHz
Processor
Dual-Core ARM CORTEX A9, 1 GHz
Audio Performance
Frequency Response
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Sampling Rates
Native: 32 to 192 kHz
Bit Depth
16, 24
THD+N
110 dBA
Distortion
0.005%
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Version 5.0 with aptX HD
AirPlay
Yes, AirPlay 2 (via Ethernet)
Inputs
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Optical Combo
2 x USB Type-A
Outputs
1 x Optical TOSLINK
1 x Digital Coaxial
1 x Stereo RCA with Fixed Option
1 x RCA (Subwoofer)
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm (Headphones)
Other Connectors
1 x RJ45 Ethernet LAN
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm IR In
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm 12 V Trigger Out
1 x USB Type-B Mini (Service)
Voice Control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri
Control Protocols
BluOS App, Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon, Airplay 2
Physical Specifications
Power Requirements
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Idle)
11 W
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Environment
Temperature: 14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C
Relative Humidity: 20 to 80%
Weight
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight
8.7 x 3.5 x 7.3" / 22 x 9 x 19.2 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
7.125 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.7 x 11.7 x 4.8"

Bluesound Vault 2i Reviews

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Can the hard drive be backed up?

Can the hard drive be backed up?
Asked by: John
No, the stored data on the Bluesound VAULT 2i Network Audio Player with 2TB HDD and CD Ripper (White), B&H # BLVAULT2IWHT, cannot be backed up to an external storage device.
Answered by: Teddy B
Date published: 2024-04-01

Is there a similar device that can be backed up?

Is there a similar device that can be backed up?
Asked by: John
You can back up the data from your Bluesound Vault 2i. Here is a link to the Bluesound page with instructions on how to do this. https://support.bluos.net/hc/en-us/articles/360062936913-How-do-I-Back-up-the-Music-on-my-BluOS-Internal-Storage-Backup-Music-Library
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2024-04-02

can i connect this to my Sonos system via usb or ...

can i connect this to my Sonos system via usb or wireless?
Asked by: Gary
No. The Bluesound Vault 2i is not compatible with Sonos.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2023-01-11

Is there a way to input tapes into the vault?

Is there a way to input tapes into the vault?
Asked by: John
Music from cassette tapes would first need to be digitized, then transferred to the Bluesound VAULT 2i Network Audio Player with 2TB HDD and CD Ripper (White), B&H # BLVAULT2IWHT, via USB.
Answered by: Teddy B
Date published: 2024-04-02
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