I have been spending quite some time looking into different music streamer options, and have become intrigued by Bluesound – the Node 2 (£500) and the Vault 2 (£1,100). These two are reviewed incredibly well across different outlets. Apparently, not only do they deliver convenience but also superb sound.
From a convenience point of view, the Vault with in-built CD ripper (for “lossless” files) and 2 TB storage seems very attractive – put your CD collection into a little box, and no more need to get up from the sofa… ;-) But the price is hefty. At slightly lower price, one could create similar convenience with the Node and a NAS device.
Whilst Bluesound isn’t cheap, it could nonetheless be an attractive option from a price point of view, if Bluesound really delivered CD player quality. Reviews praise Bluesound for their rather impressive sound. But how does the new-kid-on-the-block compare to widely respected CD players like Arcam’s CDS27 (£700) or Audiolab’s 8200CD (£800)?
If Bluesound was eye-level with these CD players in terms of sound quality, one wouldn’t need a CD player anymore – and could invest the saved monies into a Bluesound solution (to enjoy not only top sound but also the convenience and the other extras music streamers offer).
I look forward to your views - cheers!!
From a convenience point of view, the Vault with in-built CD ripper (for “lossless” files) and 2 TB storage seems very attractive – put your CD collection into a little box, and no more need to get up from the sofa… ;-) But the price is hefty. At slightly lower price, one could create similar convenience with the Node and a NAS device.
Whilst Bluesound isn’t cheap, it could nonetheless be an attractive option from a price point of view, if Bluesound really delivered CD player quality. Reviews praise Bluesound for their rather impressive sound. But how does the new-kid-on-the-block compare to widely respected CD players like Arcam’s CDS27 (£700) or Audiolab’s 8200CD (£800)?
If Bluesound was eye-level with these CD players in terms of sound quality, one wouldn’t need a CD player anymore – and could invest the saved monies into a Bluesound solution (to enjoy not only top sound but also the convenience and the other extras music streamers offer).
I look forward to your views - cheers!!