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Best Music Streamers, Servers of 2023 | Moon Audio

Vault 2i Network Streamer

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Best Music Streamers, Servers of 2023 | Moon Audio

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Access your favorite CDs digitally with the VAULT 2i Network Streamer. Rip it, download it, and store your CD files all in one place. The VAULT 2i lets you rip all your CDs rapidly in bit-perfect, high-resolution file 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 Bluesound VAULT 2i is a HiFi product that combines a network streamer, a music server, and a CD ripper into a single unit. With the VAULT 2i, thumbing through hundreds of CDs and worrying about disk scratches is a thing of the past. Let the VAULT 2i serve as a hub for all your CD tracks, which you can access at any time and play anywhere using the BluOS Controller App.

How to Setup and Use Your Bluesound Vault 2i Streamer

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Key Features

  • Store thousands of tracks on the VAULT 2i’s 2TB internal hard drive
  • Rip your CDs in FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, ALAC and many other hi-res formats
  • 1 Type-A port for USB connection to add your personal music collection
  • Innovative 1GHz dual-core ARM Cortex processors
  • Easily connect to a wired home network for flawless streaming
  • Control music wirelessly with the intuitive BluOS Controller app
  • Works with Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller
  • Stream your music libraries to multiple Bluesound players throughout the home
  • Connect Bluesound to your Amazon Echo with the skill in the Amazon Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
  • AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.

Rip and Store your CD Collection in Hi-Res

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. Digitizing your treasured CD collection has never been easier with the VAULT 2i.

Play Your Music Anywhere, Without a Computer

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. With advanced Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, the VAULT 2i ensures that there are no skips or delays even when streaming high-res audio files. A powerful Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 processor allows the VAULT 2i to effectively multi-task while streaming to multiple rooms with flawless playback.

Play music in perfect sync or play music simultaneously to any Bluesound speaker in any room. Whether you're streaming from a cloud music service, podcast, Internet radio station, or even your digital music collection stored on a USB, the VAULT 2i delivers a truly innovative multi-room experience. 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.

Manage Your Music with BluOS

Take control of the VAULT 2i with the easy-to-use BluOS Controller app. With the ability to rip, store and play audio files from your favorite CDs, the VAULT 2i becomes yours to command with just a few simple taps on the BluOS app. With skills and support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple's Siri, you can enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music libraries, streaming services, and more using streamlined commands. Select a track, play your favorite playlist, pause or skip a song, and even say which room you want to listen to music in. As a quick and easy way to control your music, voice control brings you a whole new way to experience music throughout your home.

As a state-of-the-art network hard drive, the VAULT 2i allows listeners to view and control their digital music library on all Bluesound players directly inside the BluOS Controller App. Seamlessly access and share your digital music library and stream it in studio quality sound to multiple rooms in your home. The VAULT 2i supports streaming music from various sources, including online streaming services like TIDAL and Qobuz, as well as hundreds of internet radio stations — All accessible on the BluOS Controller app.

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.

What's In The Box?

  • 120V AC Power Cord
  • 230V AC Power Cord
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Stereo RCA to RCA Cable
  • TOSLINK Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adapter
  • Safety/Warranty Guide
  • Quick Setup Guide

Press and Reviews

Moon Audio Set-up Guide
Moon Audio

by Tritan Brew
Aug. 2020

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, 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
Voice Control Integrations
Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant Skills
Integration Partners
Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon, Airplay 2
Album Art
JPG
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
Power
Universal bi-pin AC Cord input (100 - 240AC)
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)

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)
11 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

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