{"product_id":"bluesound-vault-2i-music-player-and-storage-drive","title":"Bluesound Vault 2i Music Player and Storage Drive","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Recommended\" Award - \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudio Files for Audiophiles – Superb Sound and Capabilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRip it. Download it. Store it. The Bluesound VAULT 2i lets you rip all your CDs rapidly in bit-perfect, high- resolution formats, space-saving MP3 - or both - simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eStore all your 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 speakers in rooms all over the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe VAULT 2i won a \"Recommended\" Award from England's \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, which reports, \"It offers a very well thought out way of starting in a single room that will be able to support others as your system grows. All things considered, Bluesound’s Vault 2i is a slick and highly practical addition to a BluOS networked music setup.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"It Doesn’t Get Easier Than This\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Vault 2i is an excellent transitional product for anyone with a load of CDs who wants to enjoy the convenience of file-based playback and the abundant musical choices offered by streaming services. There’s no need to install special software to rip your CDs. Just stick a disc in the Vault and let it do its thing. It doesn’t get easier than this,\" notes Gordon Brockhouse, \u003cem\u003esoundstagesimplifi.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It’s one thing to use the Bluesound Vault 2i within the BluOS ecosystem and call it amazing but using it as a standalone music player (so to speak) is a different task altogether. Yet I still find it amazing that it stands on its own,\" observes David Susilo in his review for \u003cem\u003ewifihifi.com\u003c\/em\u003e. \"I would definitely recommend this unit for any music lover.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVirtually All the Music Ever Recorded\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDiscover instant access to millions of high fidelity songs. Premium hi-res music services like TIDAL and Qobuz – as well as virtually all other popular music services and internet radio stations are already built-in. Directly access your downloads, your iTunes library and content from any other NAS drive via the USB port, all without turning on a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRule Your Sonic Domain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRip it. Download it. Store it. The VAULT 2i is now more flexible than ever, with AirPlay 2 built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem. Bluetooth performance is seriously stepped up with native support for aptX HD, and the ability to transmit studio quality music to Bluetooth headphones and speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProcessing Power Galore\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCompared to the original model VAULT, the more powerful Dual-Core ARM® Cortex™ A9 processor 32-bit\/192kHz DAC allows the VAULT 2i to multi-task even more effectively. Gigabit Ethernet connectivity dramatically boosts high-bandwidth demands of streaming to multiple rooms in larger homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eStop wasting power by leaving your computer on to access your digital music library. The VAULT 2i offers a shareable access point to all other devices on the same network, including your computer. It will transform your hi-fi into a next-generation wireless multi-room system and rediscover your own music as well as the infinite possibilities that downloading and streaming in high-res can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConnect for Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUsing the RCA to RCA cable provided, connect the VAULT 2i directly to an input on your existing stereo, amplifier or home theatre receiver. Alternatively, using the Mini Plug to RCA cable provided, connect the VAULT 2i directly to your computer, dock player, or bookshelf system. The VAULT 2's coax and Toslink optical digital outputs let you connect the VAULT to equipment with a digital inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll Bluesound models have combined optical digital\/analog inputs that can distribute music from a source connected to one Bluesound device to other devices on the network. The latest models have Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity with aptX, HD for one-to-one pairing with smart devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConnect to Network\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eConnecting the VAULT 2i to your home network couldn't be easier. Using the Ethernet cable provided, connect one end to the VAULT, and the other end directly to your wired home network or router. That's all there is to it. To expand the capabilities of the VAULT 2i, use it with other Bluesound players, which connect to your home network via WiFi or Ethernet for playback in any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy Setup, Impressive Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUnlike many other wireless audio products, the Bluesound system is incredibly easy to set up and use. And the performance is unsurpassed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The entire system is designed for easy setup with no computer required. Users operate it with a smartphone or tablet BlueOS app,\" notes Grant Clauser in an \u003cem\u003eElectronicHouse.com\u003c\/em\u003e review of the original Bluesound system for October 18, 2013 \"Music from the VAULT includes cover art to make it easy to find the album you're looking for… I was able to listen to all the Bluesound components in a hotel suite in New York this week. The performance was pretty impressive on all of them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"For those people looking for a nice, simple, convenient and good-sounding one box\/one app solution for ripping CDs, playing your ripped and downloaded files, streaming music from Internet radio, Rdio, Slacker Radio, and Qobuz, and purchasing music from HighResAudio, the Bluesound VAULT has got your number and its one of one in today's marketplace,\" reports Michael Lavorgna in his \u003cem\u003eAudiostream.com\u003c\/em\u003e, January 21, 2013 review of the original Bluesound system. \"Just add an iOS or Android device as a remote and you'll be rollin' in tunes in no time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBluesound Music Players\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBluesound players are designed and engineered by audiophiles. They have been tested and perfected at one of North America's most advanced sound labs by some of the same engineers and musicians who started the original hi-fi revolution in the 1970s, including PSB's Paul Barton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAdd other Bluesound components for more functionality. \"The entire system is designed for easy setup with no computer required,\" reports Grant Clauser at ElectronicHouse.com. \"Playlists can be created on the fly. Each component can be controlled individually, or grouped, so users can play different songs in each room or the same music all over the house.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew! Support for Qobuz Connec\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBig news for music lovers! Starting September 2025, BluOS supports Qobuz Connect, making it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite tracks in stunning hi-resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith this update, you’ll be able to stream directly from the Qobuz app to any BluOS-enabled device from Bluesound, NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Cyrus Audio, DALI Speakers, and Monitor Audio — all at up to 24-bit\/192 kHz quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBrowse, search, and play right inside the Qobuz app, while BluOS handles what it does best: seamless, reliable multi-room playback. You’ll still manage speaker grouping and volume inside the BluOS app, but control of music selection is now right at your fingertips in Qobuz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBluOS Adds Pandora and Presto Music Services\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBluesound is excited to announce the integration of the popular Pandora and Presto Music services into the BluOS platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePandora offers exceptional music discovery features and curated radio stations. Its integration offers BluOS music lovers access to another seamless and intuitive way to enjoy their favorite tracks and discover new music based on listeners' tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePresto Music specializes in classical and jazz recordings with high-quality content. In select markets, users can now savor Presto Music's vast collection of classical and jazz recordings. With a library boasting 200,000 albums in CD-quality and 34,000 albums in stunning 24-bit\/192kHz, subscribers will revel in a focused, extensive, and continuously expanding catalog. The service is tailored with a powerful search engine designed explicitly for classical and jazz music, offering rich composers, artists, and genre profiles, recommendations, and featured releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo access these new services, simply update to the latest firmware and download the BluOS Controller App (version 4.2.0) from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or bluos.io\/downloads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Advisor","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Gloss White \/ New","offer_id":45980572319917,"sku":"NEW-BDVAULT2I-GLSWHT","price":2149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"New \/ Gloss White \/ Demo","offer_id":45980572352685,"sku":"DEMO-BDVAULT2I-GLSWHT","price":1437.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"New \/ Gloss White \/ Open Box","offer_id":45980572385453,"sku":"OPEN-BDVAULT2I-GLSWHT","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"New \/ Gloss Black \/ New","offer_id":45983426052269,"sku":"NEW-BDVAULT2I-GLSBLK","price":2149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"New \/ Gloss Black \/ Demo","offer_id":45983426085037,"sku":"DEMO-BDVAULT2I-GLSBLK","price":1437.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"New \/ Gloss Black \/ Open Box","offer_id":45983426117805,"sku":"OPEN-BDVAULT2I-GLSBLK","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BDVAULT2I_2-GLSWHT-Large__40991.1728727452.1280.1280_4c050a24-8a62-4022-8948-e0bccaa94852.jpg?v=1785544990","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bluesound-vault-2i-music-player-and-storage-drive","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}