CI 580 V2 vs CI SA2-120
The CI SA2-120's bit depth is 24-bit against the CI 580 V2's 16-bit and its signal-to-noise 102 dB against 110 dB. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz) and thd (0.005%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,439 - $1,799
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About the CI 580 V2
The NAD CI 580 V2 BluOS Network Music Player combines four stereo zones into a compact 1U rack space, providing flexible analog and digital outputs for integration into whole-home audio systems. It supports high-res streaming from services like Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, and local libraries via the BluOS app, with up to 64 zones possible by stacking multiple units. Features include AirPlay 2, Roon compatibility, system interrupts for alerts, 12V triggers, IR input, and compatibility with Crestron, Control4, RTI, and other CI systems. Designed for centralized rack installations with Ethernet connectivity required.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 16-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- Yes
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 110 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB Type A, USB Type B, Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Inputs
- Stereo analog RCA
- Digital Outputs
- S/PDIF Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Outputs
- Analog RCA Stereo
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v2
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Spotify, TIDAL, Pandora, Deezer, Qobuz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 480 × 46 × 234 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 2.7 kg (6 lbs)
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