VAULT 2i vs NAD C 700 V2
The C 700 V2's weight is 4.8 kg (11 lbs) against the VAULT 2i's 1.84 kg (4 lbs) and its width 219.08 mm against 219 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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The Bluesound VAULT 2i is a comprehensive music storage and streaming solution that rips CDs to its internal 2TB ultra-quiet hard drive in formats including FLAC, MP3 (320kbps), and WAV, while serving as a network NAS drive. It supports high-resolution audio playback up to 32-192kHz sample rates and 16-24 bit depths, with formats like MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, MQA, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, and OPUS. Featuring a 32-bit/192kHz DAC, dual-core ARM Cortex A9 1GHz processor, Gigabit Ethernet for wired connectivity, two-way Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD, and AirPlay 2, it integrates with services like Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, and voice controls via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Connections include combo mini-optical/stereo minijack input, analog RCA stereo output, coaxial digital output, Toslink optical output, mono RCA subwoofer output, 3.5mm headphone output, two USB Type-A ports (FAT32 formatted, for storage expansion min 2TB), Ethernet RJ45, IR input, and 12V trigger out. Controlled via BluOS app or optional RC1 IR remote, it enables multi-room streaming to Bluesound players without a computer.
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The C 700 V2's weight is 4.8 kg (11 lbs) against the VAULT 2i's 1.84 kg (4 lbs) and its width 219.08 mm against 219 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The M5's weight is 2.27 kg (5 lbs) against the VAULT 2i's 1.84 kg (4 lbs) and its width 203 mm against 219 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The TDAI-1120's weight is 3.3 kg (7 lbs) against the VAULT 2i's 1.84 kg (4 lbs) and its height 101 mm against 90 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The Magna Mano ULTRA's weight is 4 kg (9 lbs) against the VAULT 2i's 1.84 kg (4 lbs) and its depth 190 mm against 192 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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