Model: VAULT 2I BK
from $1,799
Color: Black
2 configurations available
The Bluesound VAULT 2i is a high-resolution network hard drive, CD ripper, and streamer designed for audiophiles. This black unit features a 2TB internal hard drive, allowing you to rip your CD collection directly to the device in lossless formats like FLAC, WAV, and AIFF, alongside support for MQA and other popular audio files. Powered by a Dual-Core Arm Cortex A9 processor and BluOS operating system, the VAULT 2i offers seamless streaming to multiple rooms with its wireless multi-room audio capabilities and integrates with popular control systems. Connectivity options include Ethernet, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, USB inputs, and a variety of analog and digital audio inputs and outputs, including a headphone output and subwoofer output, all controlled via a touch LED interface or compatible iOS, Android, and desktop operating systems.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $1,799.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The Bluesound VAULT 2i Black High-Res 2TB Network Hard Drive CD Ripper and Streamer is available at abt, starting at $1,799.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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