There is no need for a hard wired connection to your router. In fact, the wifi connection is stable and robust and is the way I use my Node 2. Of course, a wired connection is an option if you choose. Best of luck.
Bluesound Vault 2 or Node 2?
I am about to upgrade from my Sonos units to a Bluesound Vault 2or Node 2… I have one Sonos 5 remote speaker, a Bridge and a Connect to switch out and want to play/stream HiRes files through my main ARC system. The Vault 2 appears an attractive way to get some of my CD's organized in a convenient and high quality digital format…
Otherwise I've been using my older Macbook pro as a library and ripper/burner, a digital antique with a dying battery.
I am of the understanding that the Bluesound will need to be hard wired to my wifi router which requires about a 25' cable run which luckily is already installed in the house… unless I spend the $$ for a node.
In the current Sonos system I have one of their inexpensive Bridge units hard wired with 3' of cable wired to the router in my utility room which then links to my other units by way of the Sonos RF broadcast field eliminating the need to use the 25' cable run and extending the RF field towards the far end of my house where the remote speaker is located but rarely used. It is ok for background music while entertaining etc., not HiFi but also not a high priority.
My 1st concern… Can anyone shed some light on if the 25' cable run to the Vault or Node would be a big liability? The cable which runs though the floor and several walls is a simple Belden network cable, works fine, nothing fancy and not easy to exchange however it may be possible if need be.
Also, since CES has just completed for this year, does anyone know if Sonos or Bluesound announced anything "new and improved" meaning that I should wait for the next generation of either unit? The Sonos user interface is pretty easy and well thought out, though not 100% reliable in my experience, they also have great customer support. Bluesound comes highly recommended by my friends in the A/V business however it is unfamiliar to me and as with all software will require some adjustment on my part.
I appreciate your thoughts and ideas on these issues.
Otherwise I've been using my older Macbook pro as a library and ripper/burner, a digital antique with a dying battery.
I am of the understanding that the Bluesound will need to be hard wired to my wifi router which requires about a 25' cable run which luckily is already installed in the house… unless I spend the $$ for a node.
In the current Sonos system I have one of their inexpensive Bridge units hard wired with 3' of cable wired to the router in my utility room which then links to my other units by way of the Sonos RF broadcast field eliminating the need to use the 25' cable run and extending the RF field towards the far end of my house where the remote speaker is located but rarely used. It is ok for background music while entertaining etc., not HiFi but also not a high priority.
My 1st concern… Can anyone shed some light on if the 25' cable run to the Vault or Node would be a big liability? The cable which runs though the floor and several walls is a simple Belden network cable, works fine, nothing fancy and not easy to exchange however it may be possible if need be.
Also, since CES has just completed for this year, does anyone know if Sonos or Bluesound announced anything "new and improved" meaning that I should wait for the next generation of either unit? The Sonos user interface is pretty easy and well thought out, though not 100% reliable in my experience, they also have great customer support. Bluesound comes highly recommended by my friends in the A/V business however it is unfamiliar to me and as with all software will require some adjustment on my part.
I appreciate your thoughts and ideas on these issues.
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