Streaming Player with Reading/Ripping Mechanics
Streaming player with reading mechanics that rips CDs automatically in FLAC (but also in MP3 or WAV) in bit-perfect mode, stores the files in its internal 2 TB HD and makes them available for distribution on the local network.
Streaming player compatible with the major audio formats currently used, especially MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF and MQA with resolution up to 24bit/192kHz thanks to the integrated DAC with Delta structure -Sigma. Vault 2i, like all Bluesound products, is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8, Apple OSX operating systems; Free desktop apps and apps for Android, Kindle, and iOS are available. Bluesound products can be used in a network with each other to form a network that can count up to 64 devices. Integration with Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, Roon systems. 2x USB, Ethernet LAN and Wi-Fi inputs, 3.5mm analog/digital combo; sub out, RCA line out, digital coax out, headphone and trigger out.
The 2i generation brings with it new and important technical features that further characterize Bluesound products, with better wireless performance and increasingly hi-fi sound reproduction. Support for AirPlay2 (available with the next software update), so you can stream directly and easily from Apple's fixed and mobile devices to Bluesound components. AirPlay2 also allows voice control with Siri. Two-channel Bluetooth, i.e. with simultaneous transmission and reception such as streaming from a source and sending the signal to a headset. Bluetooth now uses the aptX codec for handling 24bit/48kHz wireless HD audio. Dual-band Wi-Fi generation 5 (802.11ac) with faster and more stable connection. BluOS proprietary software version 3.0 with general improvements in performance and technical characteristics.
Type: streaming player
CD reading mechanism with 2 TB HD
Audio resolution: 24bit/192kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: -110dB
Compatibility: MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF
Hi-Res audio formats: FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF
Distortion THD: 0.005%
Processor: ARM Cortex A9 1GHz
Inputs: 2x USB, Ethernet, 3.5mm analog/digital combo
Outputs: subwoofer, RCA line, digital coax, headphone and trigger
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 220x90x192mm
Weight: 1.84kg