NAD Electronics CI 580 V2 BluOS Network Music Player

NAD Electronics CI 580 V2 BluOS Network Music Player

Unleashing the power of BluOS® to its fullest potential, the CI 580 V2 BluOS Network Music Player combines four stereo zones into one compact 1U rack space. Available as a digital or analogue output, the CI 580 V2 will easily fit into many other existing distributed audio systems. Accessed through the BluOS Controller app, or one of the many supported CI control systems, multiple CI 580 V2s can be used in conjunction with BluOS to provide up to 64 zones, with each zone having the capability to be grouped together in perfect sync, or play individual streams in different zones simultaneously. With support for locally stored libraries and some of the most popular music streaming services, BluOS integrates all your music sources into a single, easy-to-browse user interface. Integrated with Crestron, Control4 and RTI, the CI 580 V2 is also fully compatible with other BluOS Enabled devices, including select NAD products and those from sister brand, Bluesound

Stream Music to Multiple BluOS Zones
The CI 580 V2 packs four stereo zones into a 1U rack space to provide the most flexible and cost-effective BluOS package. Multiple CI 580 V2s can be used to provide as many zones as required, and each zone can be grouped together in perfect sync using the BluOS Controller app, or you can play individual streams in different zones simultaneously. The CI 580 V2 is now more flexible than ever with AirPlay 2 built-in for easy integration into the Apple ecosystem.

BluOS™ Music Management
Unlike other solutions that rely on UPnP, the CI 580 V2 features the BluOS operating system. BluOS supports many popular music services with playback of music at up to 24/96.

Hands-free Voice Control with Alexa
Add the BluOS Voice Skill inside the Amazon Alexa app and enjoy hands-free voice control of personal music collections, streaming services and more using a list of simple streamlined commands. Using an Echo device you can ask Alexa to play popular songs from Tidal, queue up saved playlists, adjust the volume in different rooms, or ask what’s playing in the Kitchen. No Echo device and want to try it out? No problem. Download the Amazon Alexa app, activate the skill, tap the speech bubble in the bottom drawer of the Amazon Alexa app and say anything from the list of commands.

Specs

Key Features
4 Stereo zone source component

Fixed or variable line output

1U rack chassis

1 Ethernet connection for all zones

Ethernet in

USB inputUses standard network protocols

Universal voltage (100 ~ 240)

BluOS Features
Supported File Formats MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG Vorbis, WMA-L, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MQA, HRA

Supported Cloud Services WiMP, Slacker Radio, Qobuz, HighResAudio, JUKE, Deezer, Murfie, HDTracks, Spotify, TIDAL, Napster, Microsoft Groove (with OneDrive), Classics Online, KKBox.

Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or higher, Apple Macintosh OSX 10.7.5 or higher

Free Internet Radio TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise

Integration Partners Control 4, RTI, Crestron, URC, Lutron, PUSH, iPort, ELAN

Audio
Rated Distortion ≤0.005%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 110dB

Sample Rate 32 – 192kHz

Bit Depth 16 – 24

Connections
Input
Analogue RCA Stereo

SPDIF Optical (TOSLINK)

USB Type A (for USB memory stick and supported peripherals – FAT 32 formatted)
Type B (for computer audio interface)

+12V Trigger IN 12V ±20%IR Input 3.5mm Jack System Interrupt For doorbell /alarms

Output
Analogue RCA Stereo x 4

SPDIF Optical x 4 (TOSLINK) Coaxial x 4

+12V Trigger OUT 12V ±20%

Network
Ethernet/LAN Ethernet RJ45, GigE

User Interface
FREE Android and iOS App available at GooglePlay and Apple App Store

General Specifications
AC Power Supply 100-240V 50/60Hz

Standby Power 6W (Network Standby Mode)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 480 x 46 x 234mm (18 7/8 x 1 13/16 x 9 1/4”)*

Net Weight 2.7kg (5.9lb)

Shipping Weight 3.8kg (8.4lb)
*Non-metric measurements are approximate.