Bluesound VAULT 2I (Black) is rated
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Bluesound VAULT 2I (Black)
Streaming Music Player, Vault and CD-Ripper
£1,199
”All things considered, Bluesound’s Vault 2i is a slick and highly practical addition to a BluOS networked music setup.” ’Hi-Fi Choice’ – Recommended.
Store your all your music in one safe place, with the VAULT 2i
With a massive 2TB storage on-board, the VAULT 2i is capacious enough to store all your music files – even in Hi-Res audio. Rip all your CDs and music files on USB and store them on the hard drive without using a computer. The ultra-quiet hard drive then plays the music, anywhere, at any time, on the Bluesound multi-room streaming system.
Bluesound – the connoisseurs’ choice for music streaming
Since it was first established, Bluesound has been committed to the highest quality, easy to use multi-room streaming system. Hi-Res music playback is at the heart of Bluesound, which is just one of the reasons it sounds so good. Don’t just take our word for it though; take a look at the myriad of rave reviews. What Hi-Fi, Stuff, EISA and AVS Forum are just a few of the big publications and sites to award Bluesound their highest laurels.
Stream music around your home
A wide range of Bluesound speakers and streamers let you set up a comprehensive music system around your home. With blazing-fast ARM Cortex A9 processors at their heart, you can be assured of smooth, seamless sound with no skips or dropouts – even with Hi-Res music files. Play your music around your home in perfect sync or have different music playing in different rooms – the choice is yours.
Access Internet radio and cloud music services such as Spotify and Tidal
Although you can access your own digital music library, Bluesound also gives you access to near-unlimited music via Internet radio and the best streaming music services. Compatible with Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz and Napster, amongst others, the VAULT 2i is ever-ready to play your favourite music. Being compatible with Hi-Res music files also makes the VAULT 2i the perfect match for Tidal, Qobuz and other premium, Hi-Res music services.
Control by iOS, Android, Kindle, Windows or Mac
With the Bluesound streaming system, you’re not stuck with a single operating system. Full control is possible with Apple iOS (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad), Android and Kindle Fire smartphones and tablets. Desktop control is also possible via Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8 and Apple OS X Mac.
Dedicated music source
With flexibility at its core, you don’t have to stream music to another unit with the VAULT 2i. Conventional RCA and digital (coaxial and optical) outputs let you connect to almost any amp or AV receiver and use the VAULT as a conventional music streamer. There’s even a headphone socket for direct and personal listening.
Stylish and unobtrusive
No bigger than a typical wi-fi router, the Bluesound VAULT 2i fits in easily. A choice of black or white finishes also lets it blend with your décor. If you don’t have your phone or tablet to hand, a simple touch sensitive interface gives you direct control.
Store all your precious music in one place, with the Bluesound VAULT 2i.
Store your all your music in one safe place, with the VAULT 2i
With a massive 2TB storage on-board, the VAULT 2i is capacious enough to store all your music files – even in Hi-Res audio. Rip all your CDs and music files on USB and store them on the hard drive without using a computer. The ultra-quiet hard drive then plays the music, anywhere, at any time, on the Bluesound multi-room streaming system.
Bluesound – the connoisseurs’ choice for music streaming
Since it was first established, Bluesound has been committed to the highest quality, easy to use multi-room streaming system. Hi-Res music playback is at the heart of Bluesound, which is just one of the reasons it sounds so good. Don’t just take our word for it though; take a look at the myriad of rave reviews. What Hi-Fi, Stuff, EISA and AVS Forum are just a few of the big publications and sites to award Bluesound their highest laurels.
Stream music around your home
A wide range of Bluesound speakers and streamers let you set up a comprehensive music system around your home. With blazing-fast ARM Cortex A9 processors at their heart, you can be assured of smooth, seamless sound with no skips or dropouts – even with Hi-Res music files. Play your music around your home in perfect sync or have different music playing in different rooms – the choice is yours.
Access Internet radio and cloud music services such as Spotify and Tidal
Although you can access your own digital music library, Bluesound also gives you access to near-unlimited music via Internet radio and the best streaming music services. Compatible with Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz and Napster, amongst others, the VAULT 2i is ever-ready to play your favourite music. Being compatible with Hi-Res music files also makes the VAULT 2i the perfect match for Tidal, Qobuz and other premium, Hi-Res music services.
Control by iOS, Android, Kindle, Windows or Mac
With the Bluesound streaming system, you’re not stuck with a single operating system. Full control is possible with Apple iOS (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad), Android and Kindle Fire smartphones and tablets. Desktop control is also possible via Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8 and Apple OS X Mac.
Dedicated music source
With flexibility at its core, you don’t have to stream music to another unit with the VAULT 2i. Conventional RCA and digital (coaxial and optical) outputs let you connect to almost any amp or AV receiver and use the VAULT as a conventional music streamer. There’s even a headphone socket for direct and personal listening.
Stylish and unobtrusive
No bigger than a typical wi-fi router, the Bluesound VAULT 2i fits in easily. A choice of black or white finishes also lets it blend with your décor. If you don’t have your phone or tablet to hand, a simple touch sensitive interface gives you direct control.
Store all your precious music in one place, with the Bluesound VAULT 2i.
Smart Features
Smartphone control
Yes
Connectivity
Audio Inputs
3.5mm x 1 (Shared with Optical)
Bluetooth
Yes
Digital Audio Output
Yes - Optical and Coaxial
Headphone Output
Yes
Optical Digital Inputs
3.5mm x 1 (Shared with analogue)
Sub Output
Yes
Sub Output
Yes
USB
1
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
2 years
Audio
High Resolution Audio
Yes
Features
Hard Disc Size
2TB
Dimensions
Dimensions WxHxD (mm)
220 x 90 x 192
Weight
Weight (KG)
1.84
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
Koodoruth from
Great product just what I have been look.
I bought this product two weeks ago and I found it very easy to setup and use. The best thing is to be able to rip a CD just by inserting the disc in the slot and it will be there in the App to play.
Date published: 2022-09-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Fivebearz from
This works for me!
I know there are cheaper CD rippers out there, and also more expensive ones too. All I can say is, this has all I want and more - it'll play Amazon music and Spotify too! The sound is great, so what's not to like?
Date published: 2022-08-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
legend128 from
Minimalist - Classy looking kit!
Bought this last week - arrived next day delivery. Set-up for the most part was seamless - initial issue with hard wiring over an extender to the router, with the Vault not registering on the network. The connection into the router was incorrect - swapped ethernet cable around and bingo. Received good online support from the BlueSound crew and by Richer Sounds when trying to solve the network issue. Seamless ripping of CDs all controlled via the BlueOs App - artwork pulls through on most discs perfectly. Sound on Mini Pulse flex 2i is superb. Bought one to try but will be purchasing another for the other rooms in the house. A good piece of kit and a serious upgrade on my Cocktail Audio/Novatron X10.
Date published: 2022-01-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Afarkle from
Stylish and compact
Due to COVID 19, I bought this over email and phonecalls from Paul at Richer, Manchester. He was very helpful. The order came within 24 hours. I had several teething troubles connecting to my router which Paul tried to help with. Once he couldn’t he referred me to Bluesound in London. Sorted rapidly. The Vault 2i is brilliant. Smaller than I thought, and fits under the TV. It is a bit tedious to rip hundreds of CDs, but, my 8 year old grandson loves doing it. The memory is astounding within the machine, I might have to do my LPs now!!
Date published: 2021-03-21
Rated 4 out of
5
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Nick Harris from
BluOS kit to move us into C21
The Vault and speakers have taken us into wifi, streaming world with the upload of our CDs ongoing. Speaker sound is great and installation fairly easy.
Date published: 2021-01-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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stanleyr from
a piece of tec that works
Bought the vault to sort my cd collection and while still loading a/b cd's only one has come up as unrecognisable( haven't figured out how to fix yet). sound wise spotify sounds better than ever and cd's as good if not better than my arcam cds25. the set up is easy peasy it downloads any upgrades before you get started this in its self makes everything easy as everything is online. one small problem was how to turn the unit off, a quick search found pressing play for upto 15 seconds switched the unit off.
Overall my fears of hi tec were unfounded and I am pleased with my purchase
Date published: 2020-12-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Great piece of kit
I was slightly concerned that the app to run this would be less than ideal as some reviews have commented .I have found it an absolute piece of cake to use straight out of the box with great sound .Thanks to Bradley at the Plymouth store .
Date published: 2020-12-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
billy986 from
Brillant piece of kit,very impressed!
I bought this Vault to replace my old and 'flaky' Cocktail Audio cd ripper, which I have used for a number of years.
The Bluesound VAULT 2I is well and truly a big upgrade and understandably very much updated in comparison due to change in technology over the years.
You just plug it in, load a cd and it just works!, so easy.I have Cat 6 ethernet around our home and it was simple to set up.
I have loaded c 350 cds in ten days, initially I thought it would be an arduous task, but just take a cd out and add another it's not an issue.
I looked at other units/models but there seemed to be little choice at the price range I was looking at. Lots of reviews at other units twice the price didn't justify the additional expenditure for me.Furthermore the DAC sounds better to me than my current av receiver and to my ears is certainly an improvement to my old unit.
What I am blown away with is the software,I am oldish have problems working with
software and just love the presentation of albums, and ease of search function and the decent quality/size of jpegs for album covers.
Haven't quite sorted the sub woofer calibration settings yet, but at day 10 my priority is loading all my cd's first!
One mistake(for me personally), I ordered the remote for the unit.As soon as I opened the remote I realised I had made a silly mistake!
Why on earth did I buy the remote,5 minutes using my iPad or iPhone, I realised the remote was redundant.I have since returned it for a refund.
So if you are thinking of ripping your cd's, just do it! It is so easy to use and for the first time ever my wife is using it-its just so accessible.
If you want to spent £2k to £3k for a unit I suggest thats only necessary if you have a £10k hi-fi system.
I thoroughly recommend this Vault and am very happy with it so far.
Date published: 2020-12-03
