Servers: Are we there yet?

oblgny,

Please answer my questions to you posted now at the bottom of page 1 of this thread. 
Without any detailed explanation of the facts, this all just sounds like something about the setup was misunderstood. No big deal, we've all done that :-)
However, it's ridiculous and irresponsible to tell us the Bluesound needs the internet to function when not streaming an internet music service, if you can't explain why having internet makes a difference. So far no one has suggested any reason why that would be a requirement to use that product. 
Let's be fair to Bluesound here...personally I have no stake here, just don't want to say a product slammed with false conclusions. Cheers,
Spencer

All of these products are designed to have a working internet connection in one way, shape, or form. What's the point in bickering over the details?

sbank...

In no way,  shape, or form did I "slam" the Bluesound Vault 2/Node 2.  Re-read my posts and see for yourself.  In fact I even stated that the sonics of the product was excellent.

When I ripped some of my library onto the Vault 2,  then took it downstairs to my stereo it would not play.  Anything.  I went back to my dealer,  explained,  and they stated to do what I wanted I would need the Node 2 as well.  So I bought it.  That worked fine,  but it was not what I wanted.

What you get with the Bluesound is definitely a very decent product.  Included in the box is a very simple set of instructions,  nothing more than your typical "start up" booklet.  Once configured,  the ripping,  (quite lengthy) the collection of metadata,  etc.,  worked as advertised/promised in the literature.  

Troubleshooting some issues such as duplicating files,  no artwork,  etc,  required login onto their site and wading through volumes of information.  Fine.  Good support.

The suggestions and help I received from fellow members here were welcome and appreciated.  However,  all I wanted to do, and all I still want to do,  is transfer my iTunes and CD collection onto a player without having connections to anything other than my preamp.  I don't listen to music on my computer, nor do I make spreadsheets on my stereo.  

When I was in high school I failed the most basic algebra course because I believed,  and still believe, that the alphabet and numbers should never be commingled.  (I eventually passed.)

Remember when there were CD players that could hold 500 discs?  And no,  I never had one...)

But THAT'S the basic concept here!

Ok so I guess you are using the terms Internet and home network interchangeably? I still stand by my assertion that you don't need the Internet to use the Vault or the Node unless you use spotify or tidal 

arafiq...

I'm confused as well.  Do you own a Bluesound Vault?